I went to get a PA license from out-of-state. Shawn F. was very helpful, informative, and made the…read moreexperience pleasant instead of stressful. I had a bit of a wait to see him, but he was efficient and got the job done quickly. Alison L.

I need to go into the DMV for a new license picture. I…read morerenewed license online but never got my picture card. I went into The closest DMV which was this one. I went in and the place was not crowded which was good for me. I went up to the first desk and got a number then waited about 5-10 minutes to be called up to next desk. The person seemed nice and he was helpful. That desk took maybe 5-10 minutes max. Then I went over to the picture station and got picture taken then it took about 5 minutes for new license to come out to me. overall I was pleased with the service and the total amount of time it took. I do recommend this location as everyone seemed very good. I would hesitate to stay if it was really crowded. I will definitely go here again if I need anything from DMV again.

This is NOT A full service DMV PLEASE CORRECT !!! They can…read morenot assist with out of state license transfers etc.

Efficient, professional, and timely - GREAT experience here!! I was in and out in five minutes, I…read moreswear.

I never thought in my wildest dreams I'd be moved to write a review of a DMV office, let alone a…read morevery positive one. It's spacious. It's modern. It's clean (and that includes the bathrooms). It's efficient -- I was in and out in less than an hour. And every person I interacted with was competent, helpful, and very friendly. I almost forgot I was at a DMV office. Bonus for being near some really cool stores and a Sonic Drive-In. I live downtown and it's a bit of a trek to get here, but it blows the downtown office out of the water. I'll be coming here for any of my PennDot needs,

Typical dmv nightmare. Having no ability to make an appointment tells you everything you need to…read moreknow. It takes HOURS and HOURS to get anything done here.

This PA Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is located in the Duncan Manor Shopping Center…read more For several years, I have been a customer of this DMV. Currently, it is open from Tuesday through Saturday morning to afternoon. To avoid the longest lines, I recommend showing up in the middle of the week and in the early morning. For my most recent visit, I arrived well before the opening time, and a long line of customers had already formed on the sidewalk. At the opening time, a guard periodically called different groups of people into the building. I felt surprised that people had to wait outside for so long and that little seating was available inside. At least the sidewalk had a roof over it. Eventually an employee called me, looked at my application for a Real ID, gave me a number, and had me wait inside. Many minutes later another employee called me to review my birth certificate, Social Security card, and two pieces of evidence of Pennsylvania residency. Then another employee took my payment. Days later I received my Real ID in the mail.

My fault. I have always rented my camera card on my birthday. The envelope came in the mail. I…read morefigured it was the camera card. Nope. It was the registration. The 4 staff members I interacted with were very pleasant. (Perhaps it was because I read the signs and had my documents ready.) In and out 20 minutes! Real ID in the mail.

The DMV a a study in people with a little power It appears…read moreto me the goal of these people that work here is How can we make this the most difficult for the people coming for help We moved to Pittsburgh we love Pittsburgh except for the folks at this DMV They will clearly look through all your paper work trying really hard to find something wrong which from seeing the people on the line they usually do They take great pride in finding something wrong or something they can't read And with a sick smile they will say we can't process this

i Just moved from NY and went to the closest DMV which was 708 Smithfield…read more I walked in and was greeted very friendly by two guards or ticket persons that asked why i was here and gave me a ticket. The office is tiny in comparison to New York DMV's. There were 3 people working behind the counter. They were moving like turtles and there was only literarily about 10 people before me and i sat and waited about 90 minutes. After that wait I went up to the counter only to be greeted by the rudest gentlman ever. I already had all my papers filled out and had passport and old drivers license. Then there were two issues and the guy was not nice about either of the two problems. here is the question hat is on the form Other than the one you are surrendering, are you in possession of any valid Driver's License/Photo ID from any other state or licensing jurisdiction? I took that to mean do you have any other photo id that you are not turning in other than drivers license. I have other picture id not related to drivers license. The guy was very rude and said you answered yes and you have to mark it as no??? i explained i understood it to mean any other sort of photo id. He said he did not care what I thought only what it meant to him. So I crossed out the yes and changed to a no. Second issue I have had the same Social Security card for 50 some odd years, when I was young my parents laminated it and at some point I took possession of it when I was older. The guy at the DMV said thiis is no good and can not be accepted can't you read the form says no laminated ss cards. To be honest i never looked at form but the website just says social security card does not say must be unlamented????. I then after almost 2 hours had to leave and then go to the Social Security office to get a new social security card. What a waste i would never go back to that DMV again the person was a real jerk and could of been nice about the issues instead of being a total jerk. Do not go to this location unless you want to be treated like crap. One star is to much to give this location unfortunately I have to give them something, But they deserve negative stars.

It's a DMV. Can't expect too much, but the staff were cordial and efficient. Prepare for long waits…read moreif you are going for real ID.

I tried applying for a class M learners permit for my daughter, but got stone-walled with incorrect…read moreforms, and made-up rules, like: "You have to be 21 to ride a bike", and "You need a drivers license before applying for a learners permit". Not True! I showed the clerk the rules from the PennDOT website, but he just kept making up more stupid excuses, and lectured us about the dangers of motorcycles. Is he just incompetent, or deliberately being difficult? Either he gets off on messing people around, or he's fishing for a bribe. Its best to just go to a different branch.

I came to renew my driver's license (real id) with a new picture…read more I came prepared with my camera card. Parking here is a cinch with a huge shopping center parking lot available. There was one person ahead of me for the first line. I was waited on by a friendly gentleman, given a number and instructions where to wait. I waited maybe 15 minutes until my number was called then sat for my photo. I was asked if it was ok. It was (well, ya know, good enuff for a mug shot). I signed something before or after, I don't recall which. The gentleman taking the photo explained that because it was a real id renewal, it would come by mail in about 15 days and, in the meantime, he gave a receipt and my camera card back to use in the meantime. That was it. In and out in under half an hour. This location has always served me well, especially the time it takes and everyone who works here has always been pleasant.

This office is the busiest PennDOT customer service center in the state of Pennsylvania, according…read moreto PennDOT. It is a large facility, but all of the staff that we met were extremely helpful, courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. Despite there being a lot of customers in front of us when we arrived, the waiting time was shorter than we expected. The waiting area is clean and fairly comfortable and the restrooms were very clean. Also, there are a lot of restaurants and other businesses nearby if one wishes to access other services in the area before or after visiting this PennDOT customer service center. Compared to other PennDOT customer service centers in Pennsylvania that I have visited, this office far exceeded my expectations.

While I think PA is NUTS for privatizing government-required services like car registration,…read moretitling and emissions -- given the private sector fattens their wallets by more than doubling the actual costs (while in other states the cost is the cost -- no fat), Jack Maggs is one of the least expensive options among the ones I called. Note that most don't publicly advertise their price, which seems to be part of the big hoax -- making it a lot of work to research a more viable option. But when I'm feeling scammed like PA makes me feel as a transplant who has lived in five other states, I do my homework. Jack Maggs was a bit lower than the one that claims to price match (but was closer so -- mileage saved). They were a ten spot or so lower than AAA if you pay in cash, and significantly less than the place right near Bridgeville Licensing. At $222 for a new title, registration and plate, the amount still caught me off guard but I was more comfortable knowing they were less greedy than some of there others -- and super fast and thorough with great customer service to boot, Bottom line: Stick with the one that balances great service with a competitive price. Oh, and write your dang legislators so they take the private middle people out of government required services so you aren't gouged so deeply and in such a regressive manner. Other states charge by the value of your car... which is progressive. Get on board with what's fair! [the rant continues] Also emissions -- many states have seen the impact of these wane, and again, this cost is regressive and, when it costs twice as much here as Philly, wtf is going on. Calling around I got a range of $38 to $107 so far, and no one bats an eye -- but you should. For a "cheap" city per internet research, the costs are mighty high compared to "expensive" states like WA that even the score with salaries that are higher and state income tax that is non-existent.

The location of Jack Maggs Agency is off the beaten path. Despite having an appointment, we had to…read morewait, only to find out we didn't have all the necessary paperwork. The services took too long to be completed.

3 years later, this DMV is still the most efficient I've ever seen. There's technically a different…read morelocation closer to where I live, but the extra distance is worth it for the overall time saved.

My husband was scheduled for his driving test. The instructor must was having a bad day because he…read morewas so hostile he disrespected me and also out of spite flunked my husband on his drivers test he told my husband at the next intersection make a right when my husband went down to the intersection he told my husband he missed the right. My husband said that's a side street. You said the intersection. Jerrod told my husband, I have to flunk you because you missed the right turn. My husband said, but you said at the intersection that's not an intersection that's a side street. Not to mention, he tried to say that I didn't have the right documents for my vehicles when I did. he also had me screenshot my registration and send it to my husband phone when he already had the paperwork. This man is unprofessional and don't go there for your drivers test request for a different person.

They are a great service, very professional, friendly, and I am truly happy with my experience. I…read morestrongly recommend calling them if you need notary services. Craig P.

The lady who helped us is excellent. She really knew the process and in getting license plates for…read morethe fist time in PA she made the process so much easier. I have no idea how much "extra" we spent but we didn't have to wait hours, we didn't have to battle bureaucracy, and we left with a license plate in hand. Future renewals can be done remotely but when you need to do this for the first time I strongly suggest using Edgewood Notary Tag.