Aloha gang! My return visit to the DMV office in Poway was not bad at all. I can see that they are…read moreworking to have the lines move as quickly as possible. A staff member is there to check you in and lnsure you have all the proper paperwork to complete your transaction. When my number was called the staff member at the window was kind and answered all the questions I had. The transaction was fairly quick and easy. I always try to visit between 1 pm and 3 pm when the line is a little shorter.

This DMV is great! Everyone here is polite and friendly. It's a small DMV so there is not a lot…read moreof people. As soon as you come in you get helped, even without an appointment is super fast! Location makes a great difference and this DMV gets 5 stars from me. Specially the workers, they're all happy, respectful and friendly!

I came with my son to the DMV in order to have him do his written test. We forgot one of the…read morerequired documents and the DMV employee gave us the opportunity to come back within the next 30 minutes with the documents so that my son could take the drivers test. Debbie was the DMV employee at the Poway DMV who helped us not only was she very friendly she gave me and my son grace! Every parent going through this process knows how stressful this can be and Debbie made our day by going above and beyond! The DMV in Poway was the DMV that I went to when I was getting my permit and drivers license and come full circle. I'm here with my son. Thank you so much, Debbie, for making this experience for me and my son definitely a memorable one! :)

If I could give negatives or zero I would, this dmv has the some of the worst employees ever. You…read morehave examiners that intentionally make testers more nervous then they are by having the nastiest attitudes and no manners then fail them although you alert had the intent to fail people, I've seen it enough and it seems like a money a grab and another inappropriate manner newscaster you want people to pay again to take their test. It's un-welcoming from many employees in there, only some people are genuinely respectful in there!

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for Yessica Lemus from the DMV Occupational Licensing…read moreunit. Inspection days are usually stressful, but Yessica made the entire process smooth, efficient, and thoroughly professional. She arrived prepared, communicated clearly, and walked us through every requirement with patience and clarity. It's rare to find someone who strikes such a great balance between maintaining high professional standards and being genuinely helpful. Thank you, Yessica, for your fantastic support and guidance!

I had an appt at 2:30. Got there at 2:35…read more The security guard told me exactly how to check in on my phone. I was called up to a window within 10 minutes. (The girl who helped me out was very sweet and helpful and efficient). I went to the next window to take my picture. (The guy at that window was super nice and let me retake my picture a few times until I got it just right) next window, collected my documents. Done and Sitting in my car by 2:57. Literally, so smooth sailing. Nothing like the classic DMV stereotype. Definitely recommend making an appointment though, if you want to be in and out in less 30min!

We had a pretty good experience at the DMV today for my daughter's behind-the-wheel driving test --…read moreand she passed! I know the DMV doesn't always have the best reputation, but we have honestly had positive experiences here. The driving examiners may not be overly friendly or chatty, but they are professional and do their job. They weren't rude -- just focused. The only reason I wouldn't give 5 stars today is because they were running very behind schedule. Her appointment was at 2:00, we arrived at 1:45, checked in within minutes, and we didn't finish and leave until 4:00. The wait was definitely longer than expected. That said, our other visits have been quick, efficient, and the staff has been nice. I think being prepared, having the correct paperwork, and treating the employees with kindness goes a long way. Thank you to the DMV staff for helping make this big milestone a success!

This DMV was a much better experience than the one in Oceanside. Even though the Oceanside DMV is…read moreonly about eight minutes from me, I chose to go to San Marcos because of my past experiences there. I was able to get in and be helped almost immediately. I needed to update my license with my married name, and the process was incredibly smooth and easy. Unfortunately, the thumb scanner was temporarily down, so I wasn't able to take my photo right away. However, the employee assisting me was extremely kind and told me to come back to her window in a couple of hours so she could get me in right away. I spent the time getting breakfast and doing some shopping, then returned to the DMV, took my photo, and continued with my day. Even with the temporary system issue, the entire experience was efficient, organized, and stress-free.

For vehicle registration services, this is by far one of the best experiences I've had. The entire…read moreprocess was handled professionally, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to answer questions, making everything easy to understand from start to finish. What could have been a complicated and time-consuming process was completed smoothly and quickly. They took care of all the paperwork accurately, kept me informed throughout the process, and ensured that everything was completed without any unnecessary delays. Their excellent customer service, professionalism, and commitment to helping customers truly stand out. If you need vehicle registration services and want a stress-free experience, I highly recommend them. Reliable, efficient, and trustworthy from beginning to end.

Bought a car from another state. Wasn't sure what I needed to register the car and I didn't want to…read moredeal with the long dmv lines. DMV San Diego made the whole process easy and quick. Highly recommend

Didn't have an appt, waited maybe 5 minutes, was seen quickly under 10 minutes probably. Everyone…read morewas pleasant and nice. Genuinely surprised because I expect to spend like 3 hours at the dmv. These people are doing everything they can to make an annoying experience easier and quick. Probably my best and quickest experience at the dmv to date and I've been driving for 20 years in multiple states!

Filled out everything online, submitted all documents for my son's permit. Waited 2 months and had…read moreto drive 45min away for the soonest appointment. 1) Received a text to click on a link to check in 10 minutes before our appointment time and the link is broken/unusable. 2) Got there and scanned the QR code, expecting to be seen in 15-20ish minutes because we were "Express" (having everything done online ahead of time, and approved, and had an appt time). WAITED OVER AN HOUR. What's the point of "Express" then? 3) I have a screenshot of our online process that says they take electronic copies of proof of residency, printed is not required but is suggested. Finally get called to the windows and the worker says we are REQUIRED to have printed copies. I show her my screenshot and she says, "I need to scan it." I asked her what was the point of submitting the documentation online then? She had no answer, just stared at me. I explained AGAIN and said the DMV website states that proof of residency will be accepted in electronic form, printed ISNT required but is suggested. She stared at us again, long pause, "I need to have the physical paper to scan." I asked again, why don't they have it already if I had to pre-submit it and it was approved. Again, no answer and long stare. 4)I stared back, waiting for direction, and nothing. I asked what we do next and she said "I don't know, I need the paper." I asked if there was anywhere nearby I could print out copies and she says "I don't know." Then I asked what we do when we have them printed and she said, "Get in line agan." Clearly, NOT HELPFUL and had no intention of being helpful, she just started chatting with her coworker nearby about nothing related, NOT A QUALITY EMPLOYEE. *the ONLY good thing I have to report is that the facility was very clean and organized well.

A huge thank you to Sandra! I came in right at closing time…read more(5:00 PM) needing to pay for my registration and a reinstatement fee. Normally, the reinstatement takes three days to fall off your record. Instead of just sending me away with a "sorry, you have to wait," Sandra went completely above and beyond. She took the time to manually push it through and approve it on the spot so I could head over to AAA and get everything finalized right away. She was so amazing, patient, and helpful, especially considering it was the very end of her day. Thank you so much, Sandra, I am really grateful!

Absolute rubbish service and staff. They don't know how long it will take. They don't know what…read morethings cost. They don't take credit cards so you wait , they tell you the cost you leave to get cash and come back. Situations like this are why this state is in such dire straits.

Mohammed assisted me in transferring title over. It was a quick process, no waiting. I will be back…read moreto this specific location. The customer service was fantastic.

Very nervous. Don't like the new test.I have to take my DL after a fail…read more The old test was simple, but when you get use to 1 way, it's hard to change. I don't see a reason for it being changed.

4 times. 4 times I had to go to try to register an out of state car - year 2017 Honda. 1st ) I…read moreneed to show proof of payoff for a car from 2017. 2nd time) their tap didn't work needed to come back with a physical card to pay. 3rd time) I was told to come back and pay, then told to bring a notarized copy of the pay off letter 4) brought the notarized copy and was able to get California license plates. How in the heck can you do this in 20 days? The guy next to me complained too. I think he got some kind of penalty? I don't know. My goodness! Did they want my first born son too? The car was 2017 - how would there still be a note and I have the original copy of the pay off letter. Just plan on being there 3 to 4 times to finally get your car registered in California.

They helped my daughter and I above and beyond. We went in for her behind the wheel test and we…read moreforgot to bring her permit, well she did. The people there were so helpful and went out of their way to het her a license. We ran late because of all the paperwork we needed to do but they still made sure she got her test. The security guard that day was amazing at helping is though the process and after my daughter passed the guard walked all the way over to say congratulations with a big smile. Let's face it no one likes to go to the DMV but the last few times I came to this location they were amazing at what they do and keeping the line moving. Big thanks to these workers and this is for sure my new go to location.