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New York DMV Returns to the Great New York State Fair with Mobile Office, Online Services and Custom Plates

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is packing up its mobile office and heading back to the Great New York State Fair. In a news release dated Aug. 19, 2025, DMV officials announced that staff would again be onsite at the fair to help visitors complete essential transactions and...

Montana Launches Mobile IDs and Verifier App for Driver License Holders

Montanans can now carry their driver license or identification card on their smartphones. The Motor Vehicle Division of the Montana Department of Justice has launched a new digital credential called Montana Mobile ID, allowing residents to add their state‑issued driver license or ID card to Apple...

Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products Begins Aug. 28 in Missouri

Missouri families and caregivers will soon save money on essential health items thanks to a new law that takes effect Aug. 28. The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced that beginning that day, sales of child and adult diapers, certain feminine hygiene products and incontinence supplies will...

IRP Appointments Unavailable at Alexandria OMV Office Aug. 25-29

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has alerted customers that International Registration Plan (IRP) appointments will not be available at its Alexandria field office during the week of Monday, Aug. 25 through Friday, Aug. 29. In a notice posted on its OMV alerts page, the agency said that...

Nighttime Closures Planned on I-84 Near Gowen Road for Roadway Repairs

Drivers in the Boise area should prepare for nighttime closures of eastbound Interstate 84 near Gowen Road starting Friday as the Idaho Transportation Department continues repairs to address bumps on the roadway. The transportation department says the closures will happen nightly Monday through...

Capitola DMV Office Reopens Aug. 25 After Renovation

After a summer of renovation, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that the Capitola field office will reopen its doors on Monday, Aug. 25. The office at 4200 Capitola Road closed June 13 so crews could refresh the space with new flooring, fresh paint and updated furniture...

Arizona’s Rancho Santa Fe Parkway Interchange One-Third Complete; New I-40 Access Coming 2026

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is building a brand‑new interchange at Rancho Santa Fe Parkway in east Kingman, and the project has reached a significant milestone. ADOT reports that the I‑40 interchange, which will provide an additional connection between Interstate 40 and Kingman’s...

Wisconsin DMV Receives Application for Iola Old Car Show Specialty License Plate

On Aug. 19, 2025 the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that it has received an application from Iola Old Car Show, Inc. to create a new special license plate. The nonprofit Iola Old Car Show hosts one of the Midwest’s largest vintage car shows...

Oregon DMV Closes John Day Office on Aug. 18 Due to Staffing Shortages

On Aug. 18, 2025, the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) closed its John Day field office for the day because not enough staff were available to keep it open. The office is located at 193 N. Canyon Blvd. in Grant County. The sudden closure meant the office could not process...

Nevada DMV Adopts WaitWell System to Streamline Drive Test Scheduling

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on Aug. 18, 2025 that it has transitioned all driving test scheduling to the WaitWell appointment system, making it easier for customers to secure a road test. WaitWell is an online and phone‑based scheduling platform the DMV rolled out last...