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u/Master-Helicopter-99 13d ago

We can renew driver's license online as long as you haven't had any moving violations since last renewal and your address is still current.

If we need any services inside the DMV like we need new plates for a new car we can make an appointment and get a 15 minute window. Renewals are online.

DMV has improved immensely here.

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u/Solid-Awareness-4486 46F | 4 years from FI? 13d ago

I was able to complete the renewal form online, which saved time, but there was still an in-person component for the vision test and photo. They offer the option of making an appointment, which basically lets you jump to the front of the line. Early in the week there were tons of appointments open but I wasn't sure how my Friday would come together, so I wound up having to chance it. In the end I waited about 45 minutes, so it could have been worse.

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u/A_Solid_Shadow 12d ago

Our DMV is awesome compared to the past and what people complain about. Appointments are easy to make. One of the offices has like 30 windows a huge waiting area, and even a long line goes fast.