Who Has Time For The DMV?

July 28, 2006 | By: | Comments (1) | Posted in: Auto

I just received my car registration renewal notice, and fortunately, this year I only have to drop my payment in the mail or go online. Last year though, I had a few special circumstances that didn’t afford me the luxury of an automated processes. In fact, like hundreds of people that day (and everyday for that matter), I had to go to the DMV and stand in the long lines and witness the amazingly irrational behavior from ill-prepared drivers who simply fail to follow instructions. It’s interesting how many people are still challenged with the concept of taking a number and waiting for their turn in line. All the jokes and clichés about the DMV are true — even today with all the technological progress we’ve made.

To their credit though, the DMV has certainly, made substantial technological progress, eliminating a person’s need to visit their local Motor Vehicles Department in person, for common task such as registration renewal. In fact, most State motor vehicle departments now offer online alternatives to otherwise time consuming tasks and ordeals.
Depending on your DMV’s website and policies, here’s a list of just some of the common things you may be able to do at your State’s website:

• Renew your vehicle’s registration
• Renew your driver’s license
• Manage your traffic citations online
• Order special license plates
• Check your registration information
• Learn about driving schools in your state
• Make appointments if you need to go in to your local Department

By the way, if you need to go into the DMV, I strongly encourage you to make an appointment. It will save you time! There can be a two week wait, so plan accordingly. For more information, you should read InsWeb’s helpful article: Don’t Stand In Line At Your State’s Department Of Motor Vehicles

 

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