The AAA Berkeley Branch is part of a large member club offering services like roadside assistance, travel discounts, and insurance savings. It serves as a one-stop shop for TripTik® planners, attraction tickets, passport photos, international driving permits, and select DMV services. The location has been remodeled for faster, more comfortable service. Reviews consistently highlight excellent, friendly, and helpful staff who are knowledgeable and effective. Customers report not having to wait in line and receiving quick, easy service. Specific praise is given for professional passport photo setups with excellent quality photos, noted as a better value compared to other places. The branch's DMV-related services, such as obtaining temporary operating permits, are also commended for their convenience, with staff thoroughly explaining procedures. Overall, experiences are described as wonderful, positive, and highly recommended.
Fast and friendly, as you would expect from AAA. If only they ran the DMV.
July 2026
The staff is very nice, helpful and professional;👍
July 2026
I dropped by on my lunch break to get an international driver's permit. It took about 20 minutes max. Super easy process, super friendly and efficient staff. Plus, there's ample free parking out front (a big bonus in downtown Berkeley). I was really impressed with the whole experience.
