*Wait time is extremely long…read more Came in to get a Real ID. First, it's definitely recommended to get an appointment, but that doesn't translate to a speedy efficient experience. After chatting with a few people, there were a few people that had been waiting for several hours. Walk-ins beware. The wait time can be more than several hours. Please ensure you have all the necessary documents. Payment can be in cash/card. Priority is given for cash payments. Also, documents (pdf) can be sent mailed to: kytcddl.lexreg@ky.gov

I guess it's a terrible place to work because the employees take it out on the customers. I was…read moretold not to make another appointment and just to come back any day.. when I returned I was told it wasn't during the "proper hours". Next time when I returned during the "proper hours" they said we're not taking walk-ins today because we have a new computer system. Asked, should I just make another appointment? Reply was "no come back next week". Today is Tuesday.....

It was one of the worst services I have ever received. I am a service member in the Army, I went to…read morethe dmv two days in a row. the first was to find out what requirements I needed, the next day I go in it took 3 hours to be seen and 3 more hours for them to tell me they don't provide the service they just told me they did. No one communicates in that office and they certainly don't know what they're doing. Not only that but Mindy/Mandy did not communicate that she even received conact like she told me she would. The entire dmv needs to redo their hospitality and work training.

Faith was efficient, effective and good company! I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! I was nervous…read moregoing in, did I have all the right documentation, what did I forget? But, Faith immediately put me at ease! Just lovely!

Finally! Everything is located in one building! I visited the Department of Motor Vehicles on the…read morefirst floor. The area is easy to navigate and each station is labeled to make sure customers experience as less confusion as possible. The vehicle registration line is amply staffed to keep the line moving smoothly. There are also signs posted giving individuals the opportunity to email a digital copy of their insurance verification to speed up the process before you even get to a staff member. You have the ability to write checks, pay in cash or by credit/debit card for a fee. The employees have always been professional, personable and polite when I have renewed my registration each year. It took me approximately 6 minutes to complete my transaction!

Excellent attention to detail and very helpful and kind individuals. Made process easy.read more

Walking through the mostly abandoned Richmond Mall on the way to the driver's license office feels…read morelike stepping into a time capsule that never quite got sealed. The air is faintly cool and carries that unmistakable, slightly dusty mall scent--a blend of tile cleaner, food court grease, and decades of hair spray and nail polish remover (worth noting, two of the remaining stores are a nail salon and what I believe was a former Regis Salon... the staple mall salon of the 90's where Gen X and Millennials were traumatized with the experience of horrible high school dance hair do's that remained plastered to your head for days due to all the hair spray). The wide tiled corridors stretch out, eerily quiet and nostalgically peach colored, but your mind almost fills them with echoes: teenagers in acid-wash jeans, jangly bracelets, and oversized sweaters clustering at Aladdin's Castle; you almost crave the thrum of a fountain and the squeak of white sneakers on polished tile remains. (Today I coincidentally wore white Bobs sneakers, an unintended homage to 25 years ago when I would have been in Keds!) The faded pastel walls and neon trim still reflect the 1980s--mint greens, peachy pinks, and geometric accents that wouldn't feel out of place in the opening credits of Saved by the Bell. You half expect Zack Morris to lean against a payphone or Kelly Kapowski to walk past clutching a brightly colored oversized shopping bag. Every shuttered storefront seems to hold a memory of when the mall was the center of social life--Friday night hangouts, first dates, prom dress shopping, families crowding in line for Orange Julius. Ironically, the current stores and businesses are primarily bridal or formal wear or what appears to be a fairly popular community church. I do have to comment on the crazy collision and juxtaposition of two quintessentially American social constructs - the hip non-denominational church and the former temple of commercial consumerism. A quick search describes the church as a friendly and service-based community and I will admit that I find a strange sense of positive harmony in their use of this space. Despite the eerily abandoned and run down exterior, the interior of the mall was immaculately clean and while the Drivers Bureau could have had better signage and directions (you have to squander some faith when entering the mall at the direction of your GPS), I applaud our government for their use of this space. A short walk into the heart of the former mall finds a well-staffed office and a digital check in system that was highly efficient and ran promptly on time. The whole experience was more than a little surreal: a bureaucratic errand tucked inside the skeleton of America's mall culture, where the décor and the emptiness are both creepy and nostalgic. My main complaint for this visit was the depressing gray cubicles and unfortunately excessive fluorescent lighting inside the offices. While good drivers license photos are seldom a reality, this venue yielded my least flattering photo of all time - my picture (which the clerk was kind enough to call 'flattering'), was a depressing, washed out mug shot that created bags under my eyes and hinted at a scandalous profession and past that I shudder to imagine. (I am now considering investing in a quick trip to a spa for laser treatments and Botox to remove any hint that I actually appear to others as I do in this photo!) My photo withstanding, I have to commend the staff as they were all friendly, helpful, and kind. The gentleman that helped me truly was a nice man and I could tell he was respected by his colleagues. For anyone needing a quick appointment in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky - Richmond is your venue. It was the only location in Kentucky with an appointment in reasonable time frame and the drive in from Lexington saved a four month wait. The whole trip turned into an incredible adventure and it took me longer to write this review than it did to renew my license.

Went there on a Saturday I was in and out! They kept the line moving quickly. And the ladies were…read morevery friendly!

I'm starting this review with patience…read more You may ask why? It is needed because of Covid19 the clerks offices has been inundated by this unprecedented virus. I had visited two different offices and found long lines. As it turns out each office is running on skeleton crews. I was thankful they were able to be open. As we stood outside in single file with 20 people before me, we were periodically explained by employees under CoVid protocol the Staff of only two on duty can only allow two customers inside at one time. To help speed the line we were given information to have ready and if anyone didn't have all needed documents one was saved the loss time. Once my turn came, I found the employees to be helpful and courteous. My renewal was easy and faster than expected. " Patience is what is needed in thees difficult times ", Plenty of lot parking No facilities available Revised hours due to CoVid.

I saw the reviews and heard by word of mouth what a fracas this place was. Instead of first thing…read morein the morning we went in around 2:45 pm because I had heard if you go close to closing time the line is shorter. Well, in fact it was empty there. Yet for some reason still a ten minute wait despite it being empty. The person at the checkin kiosk is nice and helpful. She helps you pick the right prompts at the kiosk. And then they'll text you when it is your turn to see someone. When it was our turn we found the person helping us to be apathetic and not nice at all. Typical DMV. Seemed like she wanted to be anywhere but there. Typed the address wrong (spelled bluegrass "bluegress") as if she couldn't give af. So make sure to check your paperwork. But at least we got in and out quick. Parking is free and in the huge garage. You can enter the hallway leading to their office from the garage.

wouldn't give me correct information about renewals. Told e they would renew my license but they…read morerefused when I drove 25 miles ro get there.

What great service. My boyfriend was having trouble in Louisville KY getting a replacement driver…read morelicense, we went to London KY so I could take my written test, They helped him and our southern hospitality was amazing.

From the owner: Upgrade to a REAL ID or renew a standard credential by visiting a Driver Licensing Regional Office,…read moreopen to any Kentucky resident. Appointments are highly suggested, as limited space for walk-ins differs from site to site. Visit our website to schedule an appointment. For information on written and driver testing in Kentucky, please visit the Kentucky State Police's Driver Testing site.

I will have to say for a motor vehicles it went extremely fast and it was painless!!!! Now don't…read moreexpect the friendliest of people but hey they get you in and out and on your way, I don't ask for anything more!! I guess it is relatively quick due to the small town effect so Hhhheeeeeeee Haaawwww!!!!! Never had a bad experience and this is our third time being here!