On July 3–4, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will close all licensing centers, vehicle centers, road test sites and inspection stations for the Independence Day holiday. The closure was announced in a June 30 press release. According to the announcement, all NJMVC facilities...

Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is urging residents to 'plate where you live' as it prepares to enforce new state registration requirements later this year. On June 30, the agency announced an educational campaign encouraging drivers who primarily keep their vehicles in Maryland to...

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced that all of its business offices, including driver’s license service centers, will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. The agency said that offices will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m. During the closure, there...

Idaho drivers will see a major change in how their vehicles are registered. On June 30, 2026, the Idaho Transportation Department announced that starting July 1 the state will no longer issue the annual registration stickers that people place on their license plates. Under House Bill 533, the state...

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has alerted customers that all state DDS customer service centers will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. In addition, the Ft. Benning Customer Service Center will shut its doors...

Vermont Rolls Out Distinctive Plates and Decals for Plug‑In Electric Vehicles Vermont drivers who own or purchase plug‑in electric vehicles (PEVs) will soon notice a new look on their license plates. In a notice published by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles on June 29, 2026, officials...

Oregon DMV Prepares for July System Upgrade: Expect Online and Kiosk Service Interruptions The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Driver and Motor Vehicle Services division (DMV) has issued an advance notice to motorists about an upcoming computer system upgrade that will temporarily interrupt...

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and its Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) announced a significant change to vehicle-related fees that will take effect on July 1, 2026. In a press release issued June 29, the agencies explained that passenger vehicle registration fees will rise by 25 percent...

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is making an important change that affects young men applying for driver’s licenses or identification cards. In a notice posted June 29, 2026, the agency announced that it will no longer automatically submit Selective Service registration information for...

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is advising drivers in Sublette County to expect delays on State Highway 352 as crews begin chip sealing Cora Road next week. In a June 26 news release, the agency announced that chip seal operations will start Monday, June 29, and continue for about...