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Which DMV location people say is the best in terms of efficiency?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

As I stand in one of the longest DMV lines I’ve ever seen (Rhode Island location), I’m wondering which location people say is the best in terms of efficiency (is there’s such a thing when it comes to DMV’s?) or if there’s any tips for how to play it here?

Despite a line of 30-40 people ahead of me, my entire experience at the Rhode Island DMV location took less than 90 minutes (to convert my license and register my car). Once inside they were extremely organized and professional. No complaints (except the terror I felt seeing that line). Thanks!”

“Delayed drivers license”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone have advice on how to handle this situation? 8+ weeks ago I went to the Georgetown DMV to get a drivers license. Brought all the necessary paperwork, posed for the photo, paid, etc.

It still has not arrived via mail to my home (more…)

DMV Field Report “expired licenses must be renewed by Sept. 9”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the DMV: “Residents now have until September 9, 2021 to renew their expired driver licenses and identification (ID) cards. After September 9, 2021, re-testing will be required for all driver licenses that have been expired for more than 365 days.”

“Dear PoPville,

I had to visit the DC DMV to convert my recently expired DC drivers license to a valid Real ID. This is a task that can’t be done online. I was frankly dreading it and put it off a bunch of times before I finally sucked it up and went — and it was totally fine! I mention this for others who may be holding off after feeling a doomed sense of horror including seeing hundreds of people in line recently at a DC DMV.

Anyway — I arrived around 10 a.m. at the Georgetown DMV. (more…)

“Can anyone else speak to how long they’re waiting these days?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m curious to hear from any other readers about the length of time DC is currently taking to issue tags, title and registration.
I bought a new car in May and the Maryland suburb-based dealer admitted to mishandling the initial submission of information to DC until late June, but assured me it was submitted then.

As of mid-August, DC’s DMV Call Center says they have not received any paperwork with my VIN. (more…)

“Has anyone successfully used the walk-in hours at the DMV?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone successfully used the walk-in hours at the DMV? It’s on the DMV website and 311 confirmed they are happening but I am wondering if the lines are hours long or if only they only service a limited number of people per day. Asking as I would need to take off work to go this Sunday.”

“DC Department of Motor Vehicles to Resume Walk-in Service Beginning Week of July 19”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Suzanne for passing on from the DMV:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) Service Centers and Adjudication Services will return to walk-in service beginning the week of July 19, 2021. DC DMV will honor all appointments made through Saturday, July 17, 2021 but none will be available after that date. In addition, two DC DMV locations will have special weekend hours to accommodate residents.

In-person service becomes available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Adjudication Services starting Monday, July 19, 2021, and at all DMV Service Centers starting Tuesday, July 20, 2021. As DC DMV transitions away from “appointment only” service, the agency notes that residents can still make appointments for any available or cancelled appointments through July 17. Scheduling road tests for commercial and noncommercial driver licenses will remain by appointment only.

Additionally, residents can take advantage of special weekend hours for in-person services at DC DMV’s 95 M Street SW location and Inspection Station on the following dates: (more…)

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