DMV Locations
Clayton License Office The Clayton license office was officially opened to the public on January 26, 2022. The office is located at 141 N Meramec Avenue, suite 201. The management contract for the Clayton license office was given to Estro Vir Foundation on November 15, 2021....
Teen Permit
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is responsible for implementing the Provisional Driver's License program, which aims to help new drivers reduce their risk of traffic crashes by providing additional training and monitoring throughout the first year after obtaining a...
Drivers Handbooks
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has released a new version of the state’s Driver’s Manual. The new driver’s manual contains detailed guidelines, basic principles, and traffic rules that every driver ought to know.
The manual is available in Spanish and English...
SOS Locations
Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of state, has announced that the Pekin Driver Services facility situated at 200 S. 2nd St. will be closed from Thursday, April 21, to pave the way for a construction project intended to increase the size of the facility by up to 50 percent...
The Troy, Missouri DOR Temporary Licensing Center To Close On May 6, 2022
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Department of Revenue reminds the public that Troy's temporary, state-operated license office will close on May 6, 2022.
The Department commended the state team members,...
Vehicle Registration
The Rapid Renewal undertaking in Maine has now reached 2.5 million registration renewals on its online platform. The news became public in a statement released last week. Mainers and municipal officials can learn more from the Department of Secretary of State by following the...
DMV Office
Michigan Department of State
Michigan Department of State, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Michigan Department of Education have teamed up to make everyone healthy. The flu shot is available for everyone ages six months and older. You can get a picture...
DMV Locations
Sullivan Branch Hours of Operation
The branch is open to the public and is responsible for providing various services such as vehicle registration, driver's license services, title and tag processing, vehicle transfers, alcohol dealer's permits, and various other automotive-...
DMV Locations
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Ameriplex Branch is located at 7811 Milhouse Rd. Commissioner Peter L. Lacy presents the decision to close its doors as of Friday, Apr. 1, 2022. You will still conduct all the transactions through their online and telephone services. There...
Driver's License Renewal
Recently, Secretary of State Jesse White announced the expiration date extension for driver’s licenses and ID cards. Previously set to end in March, this new extension will instead allow expired licenses and IDs to remain valid until July 31, 2022. This new extension does not...
DMV Services
The Idaho Department of Transportation in Rathdrum is currently accepting applications for the free hands-on intensive training program, which will run from June 13 through July 15. The program, which is in its fourth year, trains selected applicants in welding and ironwork,...
Driver's License Renewal
The Louisiana OMV is set to streamline the process of maintaining your identification card by raising the expiration date from four to six years.
Louisiana's OMV is set to end its four-year identification cards and replace them with six-year variants. This will reduce how...
DMV Services
Because of the increase in call volume that has been witnessed recently, customers seeking driver’s license reinstatement services at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) can now call the OMV Call Centre up to 6:30 pm on weeknights.
Reinstatement services via the OMV...
DMV Services
To make it easier for Louisiana residents to conduct business, the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) has added title verification to its growing list of online services. Now, drivers can go online and confirm that they are the legal owners of their vehicles without visiting a...
DMV Locations
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is set to open its new location in Northern Indianapolis. The North Indy branch opening will coincide with changes being made to two BMV locations. The indy North location will open its doors for business on Tuesday, May 8.
The new BMV...
SOS Locations
The Illinois Secretary of State recently announced the closure of the Robinson Driver Services facility. Located at 1321 E. Mainstreet, the facility's last day was on February 24th. A new facility will be opening on March 1. Located at 300 W. Main Street in Robinson, this new...
DMV Location
BMV is announcing an upcoming branch relocation in Fowler, Indiana. This move is part of a strategic plan that includes expanding BMV's footprint in Central Indiana and increasing accessibility to its customer service centers. If you are a BMV customer, you will be notified...
Driver's License Renewal
Coloradans who are 66 years and above now have lifetime ability to renew their driver's licenses or ID cards online. This follows the implementation of the Seniors Act (HB21-1139).
The new law has also come with a few changes as far as the process of renewing driver's...
Renew Vehicle Registration
Residents of Alabama have been granted an extension on the payments for car registration in certain counties experiencing closures of licensing offices. Due to a variety of issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of offices and courthouses may be closed leaving...
License Plates
Alabama Will Roll Out Redesigned License Plates Beginning May 1st
In early April, the state of Alabama released the contents of a memo laying out its plan for redesigned license plates. The memo was addressed to all of the state's license plate issuing officials. A choice of...
Driver's License Renewal
The Georgia DDS (Department of Driver Services) and the department of veterans service have teamed up to ensure every veteran enjoys full veteran benefits after obtaining a valid driver's license or ID. The journey toward getting the documents has been simplified for veterans...
Commerical Driver's License
A Class D license is issued to Georgia drivers below 18 years. It is imperative to acknowledge that all Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) requires all applicants below 18 years to garner a minimum score of 15 out of a possible 20. The exam consists of basic driving...
Driver's License Renewal
The days of long queues and waiting times to renew licenses in Hawaii might be finally over should the state pass Senate Bill 2105 and House Bill 1429, which would allow the state's Department of Transportation (DOT) to offer an online license renewal option to applicants.
Fit...
Vehicle Registration
With spring weather finally providing a break from the cold, many people in Massachusetts are scheduling appointments for Class D motor vehicle road tests. Per a December 23, 2021 press release by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (MA RMV), residents must stay up...
Teen Drivers
Unfortunately, we lose teens to fatal accidents more usual than we'd like to admit. The results of the accident are devastating to the survivors as well as the friends and family members. Reckless driving is one of the reasons why we lose young souls. Street racing and speeding...
Commerical Vehicle Registration
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced the elimination of weight class stickers. The new policy, which went into effect on January 29, 2022, was implemented in an effort to modernize weighing procedures and make the process more convenient for...
DMV Services
PennDOT has reminded the residents of Pennsylvania about the convenience that comes with online services. Residents have been urged to take advantage of the online options available to carry out their driver licensing and motor vehicle needs.
Similar to other services...
Vehicle Registration
Up until now, the local municipal tax offices have shared taxpayers' payment status with the Department of Motor Vehicles by paper. The process in which this information is exchanged has now changed. The DMV of the state of Connecticut announced that paper tax releases are no...
Motorcycle Permit
Completing a Test and Receiving a Motorcycle License - How You Can Obtain a Motorcycle License
If you would like to obtain a motorcycle license, you can complete a test that contains many types of questions, and you may review helpful guidelines that describe the traffic laws...
DMV Services
Officials with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles say they are excited to implement call-back technology. The program implemented on February 28 allows those needing to speak to an agent to receive a call back when the waiting queue is full.
Implementation at Colorado...
License Plates
Colorado residents can expect some noticeable changes to their driver’s licenses and state identification cards. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently unveiled the Iconic Credential, a new design that is both bold and unique. Over 55,000 residents chose from a...
DMV Services
The Department of Motor Vehicles in Connecticut provides a wide assortment of automated services to the public. Phone calls are answered by an automated dialer connected to the DMV's vast area network. These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These...
It is easy to obtain a new driving license from the Colorado government. You need to apply for a qualified school online and get a driver's education. The city also makes sure that there is annual training for the drivers to enhance road safety in the city. The targeted group...
DMV Services
To ensure the health and safety of customers and employees, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is taking several actions in response to COVID-19. The myDVM online portal offers multiple services, including renewing vehicle registration, renewing the Deleware driving...
DMV Services
Reports indicate that all Nevada Motor Vehicles Department customers will receive a $1 bill refund that was paid to the DMV Technology between August 31st, 2021, and July 1st, 2022.
Instead of waiting in line to receive the refund, the Nevada DMV has urged eligible customers to...
Commerical Driver's License
Starting in February, all CDL applicants will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. This new requirement is part of a more significant effort by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to improve safety on our nation's...
Driver Education
Every year, brush fires cause millions of dollars in damage to Arizona homes and businesses. In many cases, brush fires near the highway are caused by drivers who fail to extinguish their campfires properly or discard cigarettes out of car windows. The Arizona Department of...
License Plates
In October 2021, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles designed a cutting-edge license plate that features custom images. These pictures represent large fields, a sunrise, sizable trees, and a historic aircraft. The license plate also contains photographs that resemble multiple...
Motorcycle Registration
The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the State of New York issued a reminder announcement this week. All motorcycle owners are required to renew their registration this month. Registrations are scheduled to expire on April 30th, 2022.
NYS-issued motorcycle registrations...
DMV Services
Nevada motorists can now go to the DMV website and find out whether they will be able to renew their driver's license online or by mail. The new site also offers an appointment scheduling system. The changes are part of an ongoing effort to modernize the state agency.
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License Plates
The Motor Vehicle Division of the Arizona Department of Transportation alerted motorists that there are strict eligibility requirements for people with disabilities to receive license plates or placards.
The placard or plate that identifies the bearer as having a disability...
Motocycle License
In November 2021, Motorcycle Ohio, an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles division, announced that they would give $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that will offer motorcycle-riding classes to the public.
According to a recent survey, this...
Vehicle Registration
The Department of Motor Vehicles in Nevada has advised residents not to rent or buy cars with Texas Temporary dealer permits. They said that the permits might be fraudulent, or people might use them to hide the car's legal problems.
In South Nevada, widespread use of those...
MVC Locations
The new Springfield MVC vehicle center is now open and offers more services, more space, and extended hours! This makes it the perfect place to take care of all your vehicle-related needs in one convenient location. The center offers a variety of services such as vehicle...
DMV Appointment
In Austin, Texas, the administration only offered a driver's license and identification card by appointment from May 2020. This resulted in customers without appointments forming abnormally long queues to secure the limited same-day appointment slots. However, since it was...
Commerical Driver's License
The DPS Department of Public Safety in Texas wants to remind its candidates for a certain endorsement or commercial driver's license ( DCL ) that the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements start on February 7, 2022. The recent stormy weather has forced some of the...
Commerical Driver's License
Economists are still trying to figure out the strange labor shortages that have been felt across the United States since 2020. A perfect storm of pandemic conditions, wage increases, and global inflation may be to blame for the shortages, but the reality of this situation is...
MVC Locations
If you live in or around Springfield, New Jersey, it's important to be aware of the Motor Vehicle Commission's recent decision to move their nearest facility to a new location. The new motor vehicle center is now located at 271 Route 22 East, and it's within the Springfield...
Commerical Driver's License
An important update released earlier this year affects any driver in New Jersey who is seeking to obtain a commercial driver's license. The change took effect on February 7th, 2022. In accordance with a new federally-mandated policy, individuals must first complete the...
Commerical Driver's License
Most CDL's for driving a bus in Texas have always required that you learn and test out of a portion called "under the hood." A lot of bus drivers are supposed to know what is wrong with a bus and how to maintain one before driving it. It's par for the course when getting...
License Plates
Custom plates are a way for motorists to show their individuality, a sense of humor, or show support for a cause. The DMV announced in February 2022 that it would allow fans of the NASCAR Cup Series to customize their vehicles with a plate inscribed, NASCAR. The plates being...
Driver's License
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) provides many services to customers, including registering cars and renewing licenses. They offer different licenses, such as license plates, commercial driver's licenses, and motorcycle licenses. The DMV has been an...
Accidents
In contrast with 2019, hit and run crashes increased by 18%, while the totality of all the crashes in Florida decreased by 13% in 2020. The turn of events has caused FLHSMV to launch the stay at the scene campaign during the hit and run awareness month. FLHSMV partners with...
License Plates
Florida’s specialty license plate program is designed to help fund specific highway construction and maintenance projects. Annually, thousands of applicants vie for a chance to fund a specific highway construction project with a $25,000 - $50,000 carrot. The program has raised...
Online Services
The New Jersey motor vehicle commission (NJ MVC) makes it easier for citizens to access their motor vehicle records, vehicle title records, and voter registration records online; with the click of a button, citizens can now request copies of their documents in less than 20...
Child Seat Inspections
Free child seat inspections are available all year round on appointment!
On Tuesday, April 19, in Wolcott, Saturday, April 23, in Strykersville, and Saturday, April 30, in Ithaca, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) reminded parents and caregivers in Wayne, Wyoming...
Autonomous Vehicle Permit
According to the most recent report submitted to the state’s department of motor vehicles, California companies that hold a permit to test drive AVs, or autonomous vehicles, using an onboard safety driver reported that their vehicles drove more than a combined four-million...
DMV Knowledge Test
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is always searching for new ways to make life easier for its customers. Given this desire, it's no wonder that officials at the California DMV are fully implementing varied types of online options. All clients who need to take the...
DMV Services
New 24/7 DMV Kiosk at 1300 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94188
The California Department of Motor Vehicles is always looking for ways to make life easier for customers. With that in mind, they've set up a new kiosk service in partnership with UPS. The kiosk allows consumers to...
Commerical Driver's License
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has obtained a Federal Commercial Drivers License from the U.S. Department of Transportation for all California commercial drivers. This new license is valid for all commercial vehicles except for intrastate commerce and...
DMV Office
If you need to renew or transfer your registration on the go or need your driver's license, you'll have a quick and easy time using our website. With our mobile app, you can also renew your vehicle registration in as little as 20 minutes!
We make sure that it's simple...
DMV Office
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is always on the lookout for ways to make life easier for their clients. With that in mind, it's no wonder officials at the DVM have announced they are opening a brand new DVM office. This new office is designed to make it easier for...
Driver's License Renewal
An extension granted for Wisconsin drivers over the age of 60 to renew their license has expired. The Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the state of Wisconsin, made the announcement in mid-March. As of March 31, 2022, the...
Vehicle Registration
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles revealed that the new Golf Wisconsin license plate design is now available on their website this week. Through a $25 tax-deductible donation to the WPGA Junior Foundation and the Wisconsin Department of...
ALEA Services
According to Bobby Stilwell at WHNT News 19, all Alabama residents may be affected by the closures of ALEA offices if they need services during April. It is explained that the vehicle registration and driver's licensing portions of the offices will be closed to the public from...
Vehicle Registration
Recently, Wisconsin DMV gave drivers permission to get custom-made license plates for vehicles such as automobiles like cars and trucks, and even other types of transportation such as motorcycles. This is excellent news for many people who love expressing their...
Vehicle Registration
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that they plan to close two major loopholes in the state's paper tag licensing process. Currently, the DMV offers an Alternative Title and Registration Process (ATR) for those applying for a Texas vehicle registration....
DMV Services
Every state has its own name for its Department of Motor Vehicles. In the state of Tennessee, this government agency calls itself the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission. The state offers many of its services online to make access easier for customers. Especially during the...
MVA Website
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has just announced the launch of several new features on its website. This is great news for Maryland residents, as the MVA's website is now even easier to use! In addition to making online transactions more convenient, the MVA has...
DMV Services
Public services are characterized by long queues, which are always hectic, leading to poor service delivery. Due to inefficiencies, you could wait for a whole day to receive a service in any public sector office.
The Virginia Department of motor vehicles (DMV) has tried to...
Driver's License Test
We all remember the way the world was before the Covid-19 pandemic. We had routines and followed them. We expected our cities, counties, and the states to carry on as they had been. Of course, that situation became an impossibility. Imagine taking a road test in a closed car...
DMV Services
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles DMV is offering mobile services to drivers who wish to apply for vehicle registration or driver's license and a variety of other services shortly. The DMV is partnered with Keep America Moving, which will provide all DMV services to...
Vehicle Registration
The DMV is banning surplus military hummers from the road in Colorado, and local legislatures are questioning this decision.
It's no secret that the military sells off equipment it no longer needs. This includes weapons, protective equipment, and even vehicles....
REAL ID
Residents of California are rising to their civic duty and going to register for their REAL ID. The enforcement has a deadline of 3rd May 2023. With approximately one year left to the deadline, over 12.9 million Californians already have their REAL ID. According to the...
For many people, their vehicles are their most important possessions. You may need your car to drive to work, to the grocery store or to family who lives far away. For whatever reason you use your vehicle, protecting your car and preventing car theft is probably a...
Performance anxiety is a common occurrence for a test taker the days before or the day of his big road test. In some cases, test taker’s nerves cause them to fail or make them too sick to even take the test! If you’re preparing to take your road test soon, be aware of...
Studying for your permit test can be overwhelming, especially with all the information you must know to pass your exam. Below are the top ten topics that you should know. Make sure you know your state’s laws regarding these topics. If you haven’t already, remember to...
We don’t know how some urban myths get started nor why they are so common, especially when it comes to important matters like car insurance! Below we’ve debunked six of the most common car insurance myths.
Do Not Report An Accident And Keep Your Rates Low
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The DMV can be a frustrating place for even the calmest civilian. But, especially at the DMV, getting mad won’t get you what you want. You can scream at the persons ahead of you or at the clerk, but you’ll only be making enemies for yourself. Most likely, your...
It’s super easy to take a bad driver’s license photo. You don’t even have to try. In an instant you can take a bad photo that you’re stuck with for five years or more. If you ask ten people to see their driver’s license photos, we’re betting about half will disclose...
Studying for your permit test can be overwhelming. A lot of DMV-related websites will suggest reading the manual as the main and sometimes only way to study for your permit test, but actually practice permit tests can be really helpful.
Help You Relax
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Traffic violations are the worst! Getting caught committing a traffic violation can cost you money, time and a clean driving record. Be careful and avoid these five common traffic violations.
Driving Under The Influence
Driving under the influence is...
You should always check with your local DMV or license service office before your visit to make sure you have the necessary documents. Waiting in line at the DMV for hours only to be turned away is the worst! Here are the top five things people forget to take to the...
A distracted driver is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents in America. Distracted driving occurs whenever a driver is preoccupied by an activity that takes his hands off the wheel or his mind off the road. We’ve compiled the top ten driving distractions...
We’ve researched for hours to bring you the top ten car-related hacks to make your life easier. Two words: You’re welcome.
Use Toothpaste To Clean Your Cloudy Headlights
Foggy headlights are unappealing to look at, and they pose a safety issue for you...
Summer is coming. The sun is out. The weather is warmer. Driving to the grocery store doesn’t have to feel like you’re on an expedition to Alaska. All drivers rejoice! But wait. This warm season presents challenges for drivers who are not careful. We’ve compiled here...
There is a lot to consider when buying your teen his or hers first car. Before making any major decision you should discuss with your teen what his or hers responsibilities will be. Here’s a list of important discussion topics to have with your teen.
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Even the best drivers make mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Whether you’re an experienced driver or a teen who recently received his license, this article gives you seven ways to help you avoid an accident.
Know Your Car's Limits
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Gas prices are skyrocketing these days. Sure, the safest way to save money would be to drive less. Walking and cycling more can be better for the environment and for your health. However, depending on where you live, you may still need a car to drive to places like...
You’ve finally passed the road test, and you have received your well-deserved driver’s license. Before you go crazy with your newfound freedom, remember to follow these safety rules to make sure you avoid an accident and keep that license for a very long time.
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You studied the rules of the road and your state’s general traffic laws well enough that you passed your permit test, and you’ve practiced driving for hours. You feel confident that you are able to drive safely and efficiently and now all you need to do is demonstrate...
Passing your permit or road test can be stressful and anxiety producing. The permit test for first time drivers is a big deal, and sometimes to quell the tides of anxiety, friends or loved ones might tell you things like “If you fail the first time, you’ll pass the...
Losing your license is the worst! If you’re lucky, you’ve got annoying few days ahead of you applying for a replaced license. If you’re not so lucky, you can have months, maybe even years, of sorting out identity theft issues. Hopefully, these seven steps below will...
It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious the weeks leading up to your driving test, especially for those test takers who are taking the driving test for the first time. For whatever reason you are taking the test, here are some tricks and tips to help you overcome your...
With great public transportation these days and Ubers and other similar taxi options, you may be asking yourself, "Well why do I even need a license? Why go through the hassle of studying and applying for a driver’s license when it’s so easy to get around and...
Your teen wants freedom to cruise around unaccompanied, but you want to make sure they’re safe. Include these 10 ground rules in your parent-teen driving agreement for more freedom and peace of mind.
Teens are more likely to obey a set of rules that they have...
Getting a driver’s license doesn’t mean your teen is ready to cruise around alone (despite what they may tell you!). Teens have the highest risk of crashing in the first six months of driving without adult supervision. Answer these ten questions to help you figure out...
Supervising a student driver is a big and sometimes frustrating responsibility. To perform your role as best as possible, you will want to be prepared and knowledgeable about what your role entails. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Below read up on ten...
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Hate going to the DMV, waiting in obnoxious lines, dealing with cranky people who want to be any place other than the DMV? Join the club. Here are five steps to help you get in and out of the DMV easily.
PREPARE YOUR PAPERWORK...
If you’re lucky, your trip to the DMV can be quick and painless. If you’re lucky. Sometimes, unfortunately that’s not always the case, and you can find yourself waiting in long lines alongside grumpy patrons, who are anxious to get back to work. Keeping yourself...
You should always check your local DMV's website to make sure you have all the necessary documents. Mostly, you'll need the documents listed here, and remember don't forget to check the wait times online.
A COMPLETED APPLICATION
If you’re visiting the DMV, most likely...
Who doesn’t suffer from test anxiety before an important test? The permit test is a stepping-stone to achieving a driver’s license. Nobody wants to fail or have that process delayed unnecessarily. The desire to do well can be extremely anxiety producing. Review these...
New to State
Moving to a New State: You and Your Car
Moving to a new state requires many steps and registering and insuring your vehicle are no exceptions to the rule. Learn how to navigate these vast waters with some simple and concise steps.
Your Car Paperwork
If you've ever...
Teen Permit
Preparing to Get Your Learner’s Permit
What to Study
In order to obtain a learner’s permit, you need to take a written permit test. This test will have several questions about information contained in your state’s driver's handbook. You need to be familiar with road...
Motorcycle Permit
Be Prepared For Your Motorcycle Permit Test
Preparation is the key to passing any DMV exam. The rules for motorcycle operators are complex, so it is especially important to be fully prepared for your motorcycle permit test. In order to operate a motorcycle legally on the road...
