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    2 months ago

    Best dmv around. Harley explained all I need to know. It small and quick. Live this place yes I said I live the dmv

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    Always a great DMV, always fast & efficient. Good people, very nice! Easy free parking.

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    This is the best dmv in so ca. Love this place .little drive but it rocks

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    Department Of Motor Vehicles - Very nice representative

    Department Of Motor Vehicles

    2.5(51 reviews)
    29.8 mi

    A-OK.... about sums it up. We were there quite awhile just…read morefor license renewals. Spent too long waiting but that is about normal, right? Fortunately, we had some funny, personable staff members helping us. It was a plus. I look forward to going here about as much as I like going to the dentist. N O T at all. You hop from one line to get a number to stand in another line to line up for a photo, to line back up in another line. Gotta grin and bear it. Deep breaths. Bring a friend, book or a charged cell phone to pass the time.

    This is the DMV with the worst attitude I have ever visited. I was at Window 3 today to have my…read morechild take the driving test. During the document verification process, because my child didn't have her own proof of address, I presented proof of our relationship and my own proof of address; the clerk flatly refused, insisting that the child needed a piece of mail with their own name on it as proof of address, and she was extremely impatient about it. When I asked to speak to a manager, she told me there was no need, claiming that no matter who I spoke to, my child would still be required to provide proof of address in their own name. This isn't my first time at the DMV, but it was definitely the worst experience I've ever had. A lot of people come here for services, but with 21 service counters available, the process moves along reasonably well. However, there is only one self-service kiosk, which is heavily used; I would suggest adding another one.

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    Department of Motor Vehicles - #RealID FINALLY!!!

    Department of Motor Vehicles

    3.5(34 reviews)
    52.1 mi

    Very poor customer service. They treat people like they're stupid. It wouldn't hurt them to be a…read morelittle more patient and do a better job of helping the community, that's what they're paid to do. Unfortunately, most of the staff are rude and unprofessional.

    I have to admit that i began the process of renewing my Driver's License in Glendale which is/was a…read moretrial by fire and mortar. I mean i went in w/o an appointment and wham bang was accosted by a huge group of people seeking succor from the cali DMV! HA! I went through almost the entire process including taking a photo which made me look like Rock Hudson when it was published that he had AIDS! ( i swear. i look gaunt and ready to meet my maker!) Unfortunately i failed the test and decided to hightail out of the place. I spent over a week in SB for holidays and family illness issues and so i came here on the 27th to take my test over. First of all everyone working here were still on the high of Christmas and treated us all few applicants like long lost family members. It scared me initially and then i got into it. I did ask if i could take my photo over and the nice lady replied: $35 to redo. Ok for that. I mean for 35 bucks i could have a few drinks sitting at the Tee Off bar, right? In any event i passed the test easily, missed 2 and received graciously, my 2024 renewal. The peeps that work here are the best: full of smiles and helpful and caring. Why can't all of the DMZ offices follow that trend? And why can't it be Christmas the whole year 'round? Cheers!

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    DMV. SB. Lost My ID/ Twice #FMLife ahhhhhh

    DMV - departmentsofmotorvehicles - Updated August 2026

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