IID Installation Sacramento: Costs, Locations & Checklist

BAIID stands for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device, the California DMV's official term for the device most drivers call an IID. The California DMV BAIID certification program governs which manufacturers and devices qualify for use under California's Statewide IID Pilot Program. Both terms refer to the same device.

Sacramento has more than a dozen DMV-certified ignition interlock providers. The difference between them isn't where you go. It's what you pay for the same device over six months to four years.

Sacramento drivers can get a California DMV-certified ignition interlock device (BAIID) installed at providers including BACtrack Drive, which operates service centers in Sacramento Midtown and Sacramento South. Appointments are typically available within one to two business days. Installation takes 2-4 hours and is same-day. Bring your vehicle, photo ID, and court order or DMV notification letter. BACtrack Drive charges $99 per month flat with no add-on fees and handles DMV paperwork at the appointment.

Whether you received a first DUI without injury and chose the IID restriction, received a DUI involving injury under a mandatory one-year order, or are navigating a longer multi-year requirement, the installation step works the same way. California's DMV formally refers to the device as a BAIID, though most drivers, providers, and court orders use the term IID.

Who can install an IID in Sacramento, and what the DMV requires

California requires all ignition interlock devices to be installed by a DMV-certified provider. Not all auto shops qualify. The California DMV IID Pilot Program page maintains the approved device list and the certification requirements for providers operating in California.

BACtrack Drive installs the ALCOLOCK AL-2500, a device certified by the California DMV for use under the Statewide IID Pilot Program.

Where Sacramento drivers get an IID installed

BACtrack Drive operates three service centers that cover the Sacramento metro area.

Sacramento (Midtown) serves central Sacramento and East Sacramento. Sacramento (South) serves Elk Grove, Stockton, and South Sacramento. The Roseville location serves Rocklin, Lincoln, and Placer County.

Next-day appointments are typically available. Installation is same-day: drop the vehicle off in the morning and pick it up the same day with the device installed and tested. Installation takes 2-4 hours. Device training is provided before the driver leaves.

The process runs in three steps: contact BACtrack Drive by call, text, or form; receive appointment confirmation with everything needed for the visit; drop off the vehicle and pick it up the same day. BACtrack Drive handles DL-920 form completion and DMV verification through the Mandatory Actions Unit directly. Most providers leave these steps to the driver.

BACtrack Drive serves the Sacramento metro from three locations: Midtown Sacramento, South Sacramento, and Roseville, with next-day appointments and same-day installation.

What to bring to your IID installation appointment in Sacramento

The DL-920 form (Verification of Installation) is generated by the IID provider at the appointment. Drivers do not bring this form. The provider completes it and hands it over at the end of the installation.

Bring the following to your appointment:

• The vehicle to be installed (the technician installs on-site)

• Valid government-issued photo ID

• Court order or DMV notification letter specifying the IID requirement and program duration

• DUI program enrollment proof (DL-107) or completion certificate (DL-101), if available at the time of the appointment

• If the vehicle is not registered to you: a signed permission letter from the registered owner

SR-22 insurance (California Insurance Proof Certificate) is required to be on file with the DMV before the restricted license is issued. Arrange SR-22 coverage with your insurer before or shortly after the installation appointment. The California DMV IID Pilot Program page lists all required documentation for license reinstatement.

BACtrack Drive sends appointment confirmation with everything needed to prepare before the visit.

What ignition interlock installation costs in Sacramento

BACtrack Drive charges $99 per month flat. The rate covers installation, calibration visits every 60 days, device removal, and service calls. No fees are added on top.

Most providers charge a device lease plus separate installation ($200-$400), calibration ($50-$100 per visit), and removal ($50-$100) fees, adding $500-$800 over a typical program.

DMV fees are paid separately to the DMV: $125 reissue fee, $15 restriction fee, and $103 administrative fee. For a full fee breakdown, the BACtrack Drive pricing page covers each fee in detail.

California reduces device costs for drivers below 400% of the federal poverty level.

BACtrack Drive handles the income assistance application during intake, so the discount applies starting in month one.

What happens after installation: the DMV step

After installation, BACtrack Drive gives the driver the completed DL-920 form and submits verification directly to the DMV's Mandatory Actions Unit (MAU). The DMV processes the DL-920, SR-22 certificate, and DUI program documents to issue the IID-restricted license.

Calibration visits are required every 60 days for the duration of the program. California Vehicle Code §23575 sets the program duration based on the number of prior DUI convictions and whether injury was involved.

BACtrack Drive handles DL-920 completion and MAU submission directly, removing the step most drivers manage on their own.

What to know about BACtrack Drive

BACtrack Drive operates in California's Bay Area and Sacramento markets for drivers navigating an IID program.

The device is the California DMV-certified ALCOLOCK AL-2500. The monthly rate is $99 flat, covering installation, calibration visits every 60 days, device removal, and service calls. No line-item fees are added on top. Sacramento-area service centers operate in Midtown Sacramento (central Sacramento and East Sacramento), South Sacramento (Elk Grove, Stockton, and South Sacramento), and Roseville (Rocklin, Lincoln, and Placer County). The team handles DL-920 form completion and DMV verification through the Mandatory Actions Unit directly. For qualifying drivers, the income assistance application is processed at intake.

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1. California Department of Motor Vehicles. "Statewide Ignition Interlock Device Pilot Program." Accessed 2026-05-11.

2. California DMV. "Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) Manufacturer." Accessed 2026-05-11.

3. California Legislative Information. "California Vehicle Code §23575." Accessed 2026-05-11.