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    John B.

    The best thing is they now have an outdoor kiosk. You walk up put your DL in and follow the prompts.

    Pro tip: Wait until after 10AM to take the exam and avoid the lines.
    Rich G.

    Our family moved back to Columbus this summer and my youngest son just turned 18. Like the majority of other teenagers he's been anxious to take his drivers test, but we had all of our kids wait until they turned 18 to begin driving. Sure it meant that we would be chauffeurs a bit longer, but our kids would be a bit more mature once they eventually got behind the wheel. This morning we went to the BMV on Morse Rd for his test and Officer Buford was at the registration desk. There was NO LINE at all- so we walked right up to the front. His pleasant demeanor and smile helped alleviate any anxiety my son may have had, going so far as to constantly speak in the future/positive: "Once you pass your exam...", "After the Examination Complete screen...". That was a cool, positive reinforcement that I noticed, even if my son didn't. Actually, my son didn't need the extra motivation as his study skills paid off acing the exam. When we got to the desk for what to do next officer Buford gave him a high-five. How cool is that!! Then Miss Jackie asked for our ID and proof of address info at the desk on the other side of the BMV. She also was smiling and pleasant- a FAR CRY from our experiences with the numerous curmudgeons at the Virginia DMV. His application processed quickly and soon he had his shiny new license. As a parent, this was by-far the easiest and most enjoyable drivers test/Motor Vehicle Bureau experience I've had in any state.

    Three lines: express, regular and reinstatement

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    The staff is not friendly. The staff is not friendly. The staff is not friendly. Always long wait. Only 5/12 line have worker.

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    Went there on April 17th try to get a real ID couldn't get anybody to answer my questions staff is very rude left without resolution

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    I have I-94 and USA visa am I eligible to get permit to learn driving?

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    Can I just walk in to take my Temporary permit test I'm 16?

    You have to have an adult with you, but yes. You walk in and are allowed to take your written exam.

    Do I need an appointment or can I just walk in and take test?

    You can walk in directly from Tuesday to Friday

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    I certainly had a wait time to get my tags renewed but felt very positive about my experience overall.

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    Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Franklin County DR #2586

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    4.2(43 reviews)
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    Not bad for the BMV, all in all…read more Wanted an ID for Kid K. You need to bring a fair amount of paperwork, plus the kid. Checked in online, easy and efficient. Tell them when you get there, they text you to wait in the car and then when to come in. When I started it said the wait was 45 minutes; total was probably a little less than that, so don't check in super early. Waited inside for 15 or so after they texted to come in. Clerk was friendly and patient. Pretty much like getting a license: some questions, you sign and the kid signs, then gets a picture. A week or two later it will come in the mail. Not bad, and not a horrible wait or experience as far as these things go.

    My favorite location in Columbus! It was time to renew my driver's license. I checked in online…read moreand drove up from downtown (15-17 mins). I chose to go here as I always have a good experience at this location. Tags and registration I am not so picky about but for drivers licenses, this is the place to go based on my N/S/E and downtown BMV experiences. As I pulled in the plaza, I confirmed on the phone and walked in. As I was walking in the door my number was called. The longest part was the eye exam and complementing the documents. Friendly agent. No issues with the task and picture was taken with a backdrop and not some web cam on the counter. I was in and out in 15 mins or less. Your times may very but it's a sold choice for the Ohio BMV in Franklin County. BMV location - Franklin County DR #2586 is located at 112 Dillmont Dr., Columbus, Ohio off US-23 North in a nice strip mall plaza above I-270 (outer-belt) and near Lazelle Rd. This location has also been known as the Worthington License Agency though it's above Worthington and probably closer to Lewis Center. All kinds of food options in the area and close to Polaris if you want to grab some food and do some shopping too.

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