I need to renew my license in Aug 2019 how soon can I make an appt?

You can renew a few Months in advance

Ok, if you haven't heard by now, CA is soon going to require what is called a REAL ID. This is an ID made especially if you plan to travel. BUT Customers have a choice between a federal compliant REAL ID driver license or identification (ID) card or a federal non-compliant driver license or ID CARD (which is like the ones we have now). For a federal non-compliant ID you can just renew online but if you want to take care of getting a REAL ID you have to actually go into the office and present original or certified documents proving your identity, Social Security number and residency. Either way, if you plan to go in, it's a good idea to make an appt 2 months before you need to go in. This office, even with making an appt, seems to have apps available at least a month when u request it. Hope this helps

If yku do not receive your renewal you can go oline

If you haven't changed your address and you should receive a renewal notice two months prior to the expiration of your license! Read your renewal notice may be able to renew it on the internet or by mail!! Or you can make an appointment to go in to the DMV and renew it! if you moved and you haven't changed your address with DMV then you won't receive a renewal notice and you should make an appointment to go in and renew it!! I believe the earliest you could do that is 2 months!