St Louis Park DMV Office: 5400 Auto Club Way

I tried to renew my license in the afternoon. I showed up around two in the afternoon, if I remember correctly. I chose this location since I pass it on my way to work, and they have ample parking. I had intended to arrive early afternoon to ensure that I could finish up my transaction before closing, however when I arrived there was a line out the door and down the street. I talked to an employee at the front desk who told me that I should try showing up at opening time the next day, so I did so. I arrived about 30 minutes before opening and waited outside with a few dozen others with the same idea. It was cold out, but I had dressed for the weather and it wasnt too bad. Once they opened the doors I was able to get a seat in the waiting area and settled in. I waited for an hour or so, while more and more people arrived. When my turn came, the employee was friendly and helpful. Everyone ininteracted with was wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. The actual service only took around 10 minutes and I was on my way. I'd reccomend showing up as early as possible to get in and out . . . Assuming demand is as high as it was when I visited about a year ago.

I've been to this place before and I've always had a great experience. The staff are helpful and the wait isn't very long. They are efficient and get people in and out quickly.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ THIS DMV EMPLOYEE DESERVES A PARADE (AND MAYBE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Let me just say: I walked into the DMV expecting the usual — long lines, dead-eyed stares, and soul-draining bureaucracy. But then I met Rachel, and everything changed.

This isn’t your average government employee. No. This is a clerical unicorn. A rare, majestic force of competence in a world of confusion. In a single visit — a SINGLE VISIT — she managed to renew my license, update my address, and (brace yourselves) accurately answer questions about my vehicle registration that multiple employees at other DMVs had botched completely.

That’s right. Other employees had me running in circles like a confused raccoon in a trash can. But Rachel? She listened. She understood. She explained everything clearly — like some kind of DMV whisperer who actually cares that your time is valuable. I nearly wept.

Every moment of the interaction was handled with professionalism, patience, and a surprising dash of genuine warmth. She turned what should have been a tedious errand into an uplifting experience. I left the DMV smiling. I repeat: smiling.

If I could nominate Rachel for sainthood or a Nobel Prize in Efficiency, I would. DMV — if you’re listening — this person is a national treasure. Protect her at all cost.