The security guard - a heavyset fellow, directed us to one of the service windows. I asked a…read moregeneral question and his response was so crass! He could have responded so much nicer. He seems to have an attitude that's as short, blunt and uncaring as possible! No personality whatsoever!!!

License up for renewal so I wanted the Real ID upgrade, a task that requires in person document…read moreverification (ie can't complete online). Trouble is, at time of need, there was only 1 area DMV open #ThanksCovid. Booked a 540p Sat appointment online; received a "1 day" email reminder/confirmation. Though it's a trek from my house, the experience was worth the drive. I was in and out in under 15 minutes. In fact, my commute took longer than the appointment. Lots of parking available. On arrival (in my Phase 2 mask, semi-weird at a DMV) employee verifies admittance based on your name matching info on clipboard. Before approaching the main info desk, another employee sprays/wipes down surfaces between EVERY CUSTOMER. I provided all requested documents upon request. Rep approved and sent me to window 13. PRO TIP1: complete the online VA DMV Real ID pre-application BEFORE your appointment. SAVES TIME AND HEARTACHE: alerts you as to which documents you'll need along with the ability for the DMV rep to print the pre-filled application. I used valid US passport, expiring VA driver's license, social security card and mortgage statement. PRO TIP2: on the app, make sure to enter your name exactly how it appears. Some of my documents had my middle, some didn't. PRO TIP3: if you've had a name change (married or divorced) you'll need the marriage cert AND social security card with the NEW NAME. After confirming my organ donor status and never having a license in another state, I signed the pre-filled application, took a brief vision exam, then stood for a new photo (mask off). That flash IS BRIGHT! Paid $42 quickly via credit card and I was on my way. DMV accepts Apple Pay! FYI, you'll leave with a temp paper license until the RealID gets mailed from Richmond (7-10 days).

Oh man! This place is a NIGHTMARE. No one has any clue what they are doing/talking about. I was…read moretold here I would need to re-register my car and need VA plates despite not having VA as my resident state (here for a couple years due to the Navy). When I came to make that happen, someone drove into the DMV, so I was forced to go to another office. At the other office they informed me that I didn't have to register my car to VA due to military exemption. My husband registered his car here and retitled his car at this DMV. He was told there was a hold on his title and that he'd receive his title in the mail. After 3 weeks, I made him an appointment at the DMV as we hadn't received his new title and he had already paid for it. The appointment was at a different DMV. They informed him they hadn't correctly processed the title at this location and printed a copy for him on the spot. TL;DR: Avoid this place like the plague, unless you love wasting time!

All went extremely well! However, I would highly recommend that you make an appointment as this…read morewill minimize your wait time! This particular DMV location is always extremely busy, help them help you and make an appointment. If not bring a book and pack your patience, but please do not give the service representatives a hard time because of your extended wait time!

Finally the DMV has reopened their doors. It has been such a hassle to get any work done for your…read moredriving record. I was happy to learn you can walk in every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday without appointment. I walked in and was second in line, I walked up to check in (that process hasn't changed) was handed my ticket and called to the counter immediately. My business was handled rather quickly and I was out of the DMV in MINUTES! Absolutely un-heard of for a DMV but yet I received quick, smooth, friendly service. I was throughly impressed.

When most people think about the DMV, I'm sure it's not the best thoughts. Thankfully I was able to…read moreschedule an appointment with this location relatively quickly. This location is about 40 minutes from me but was worth it for my needs. I needed to update my name on a title of a vehicle and get updated stickers, once checked in, I probably spent a total of 25 minutes to get everything taken care of. Only qualm is that I was about 30 minutes early and could only be seen 15 minutes prior and had to wait in my car till that window. If you see this location pop up as an appointment choice check them out. They were quick, friendly and clean. Followed COVID measures of mask, sanitizing, and 6 foot distance.

Came here for DMV Select to transfer a car title to my friend who bought my car and we waited in…read morelike literally less than 2 minutes before we were seen. This location doesn't do IDs, but they do titles, registration, license plates at least. There's parking on East Street, but there's not a lot of it and they're only 45minute spots with towing enforced.

Thanks for giving me a parking ticket in the downtown area for absolutely no reason. They put up a…read moresign that was misleading and gave me a ticket for parking after 12pm. (Refer to pic) (Everyone that parked there that day got a ticket as I saw the parking ticket guy gladly giving every car parked a ticket. May be he need to learn to read his own sign first?) So be careful if you park anywhere downtown because they obviously don't know how to write clear signs nor will they accept their fault for doing so. Not to mention, there is absolutely nothing to see in the downtown area to begin with so don't bother visiting. Also, this whole city is dying, businesses are either leaving or already left long time ago. MacArthur mall is empty, the whole city is dirty and run down, buildings are falling apart. I regretted moving here the second I got here, so I'm moving out now. I will pay this insulting ticket and get out of here because I am SO excited to move out of this hole. The signs they put up are a joke. This whole city is a joke. Way to get great business in the downtown area by giving away parking tickets wrongfully! Keep up the great work city of Norfolk, should be called city of no folks because at this rate, no one in their right minds would live here.

Discovered this little gem about 8 years ago when I needed a CAC reset and won't go anywhere else!…read more Small, hidden with friendly staff and a short wait. I think most folks stick to what they know and go to NoB or JEB-LC. Not me! This place is the best! Plus, Fort Story is really cute.

excellent staff that will always help you understand what is needed to get your ID card right…read more Everyone in the office is very professional and knowledgeable and I would recommend anyone to book an appointment with them. 10/10 every time I have sent anyone or gone myself.

If you're early voting in Virginia Beach, then this is your place until just before the election…read more The location is in the Virginia Beach municipal complex. Specifically by the fire house. Everyone was professional and helpful. No issues whatsoever.

The Virginia Beach Voter Registrar's office certainly knows how to handle Early Voting effectively…read more I was very impressed. This was the first major election that I've voted at the Municipal Center rather than Bayside Rec Center. But in recent years the Rec Center has had large crowds, which defeated my goal of avoiding long lines. Having voted in primaries at the Municipal Center, I knew where to go. But for those who didn't, the Registrar's Office made finding the appropriate location easy. This is extremely helpful considering the plethora of buildings that comprise the Municipal Center. Driving east on Princess Ann Road one first sees a sign indicating that voting in the vehicle is only available for 65 and older. I'm sure that it also includes those with handicap placards. The spot was made more visible by numerous orange cones creating an area for a long line. On the sidewalk at the Princess Ann side of the building was a large tent surrounded by a really large display of candidate signs on each side. There was absolutely no way one could miss the spot. A friendly election official was waiting in the tent. He took our Driver's licenses and called our information inside with a 2-Way radio, Shortly afterwards another election worker came out with large envelopes which contained a ballot, a pen & an "I voted" sticker. The process couldn't have been easier. Having planned another stop afterwards, I followed my GPS and turned north at the side of the building. I immediately saw a sign directing one to turn right for those voting inside the building. It also directed individuals to the ballot drop box. So I made my GPS unhappy by turning to explore that side of the building. A large signage display surrounding tents for both political parties was immediately visible. They were staffed and located on both sides of the sidewalk leading to the back entrance of the business. There was absolutely no doubt where one should enter. I highly recommend that those planning to vote early visit the Registrar's office before the lines become long. They're extremely efficient and pleasant.

How did I never know this Recycling Center existed?…read more My son has been helping me purge my house of old computers, printers, monitors, etc. They had been taking up way too much space. The weight, removal of the hard drives & bringing them downstairs had been a formidable obstacle. My son researched & found the city's recycling center which really impressed me. The location was quite convenient. From the north side of town take I-64 to the Indian River East exit then an immediate right on the road that runs in front of Regent University. Then take a right turn on Jake Sears Road. The Landfill & Recycling Center is on the right and very obvious. One immediately sees a very large version of Mount Trashmore with no landscaping. I suspect eventually it might become a similar park. At the gatehouse show your driver's license as proof of Virginia Beach residency. Entrance is free for individual but has a charge for businesses. Since we had household electronic recyclables we were instructed to go to the HHW area, which was a beehive of activity. The employees didn't offer to help since my son was there. I'm not sure if that would be the case if I went alone. They instead pointed out the various spots where the different types of electronics should be placed. It was a quite a quick instruction. So be prepared to listen closely. The organization is terrific. There are areas separated by dividers for the different products. I even saw an area closer to the open front building where the employees were located that had refrigerators. I believe that was the area where the computers were placed. Getting out of the vehicle and walking to the building I was able to learn quite a lot from my questions. The items placed on the street by residences for bulk pickup aren't taken to Recycling. They go in the dump with other trash. But 100% of what we brought on our trip will be recycled. So it's much better for the environment to bring those items to the Recycling area than to leave by the street for bulk pickup. As we circled out of the area I saw the bins where wood & other items the city considers construction debris (even though most is not) are placed. They are not allowed as a part of curbside pickup. I've struggled with what to do with these since my husband died since many won't fit in the trash bin. These bins weren't ground level. So it required hoisting the items over the top of bins similar to those behind shopping centers or businesses. This area was quite busy with what must have been commercial drop offs. Were I to struggle with getting something into the bin, I'm certain one of them would volunteer to help a Senior Citizen. Don't dare tell anyone I described myself in that fashion. :) I'm happy to know how to dispose of wood that falls apart so quickly in my backyard that faces the Chesapeake Bay a little less than a mile away. The corrosive atmosphere is a terrible destroyer of metal & wood. This was a very productive & informative visit to the Virginia Beach Recycling Center. I wish I had known the extent of it years ago. Recycle! Don't trash!

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised with my visit. I'll say the landfill have a pretty…read morestreamlined process. Who knows, maybe all landfills are like this. Drive up to the attendant, tell them what you are tossing, and they'll tell you where to go. As you drive to the group of trash receptacles, other attendants will guide you to your specific receptacle. The organization definitely was on point. Huge tip: Remember to bring a form of ID or a utility bill that confirms you are a Va Beach resident.

This post office is located what one might call in the middle of nowhere, but it is located along…read morePrincess Anne Rd. at the southern end of Virginia Beach. From that location, it is about 8 miles from the North Carolina border. When you look at the outside of the place, it looks dated. Although it looks dated, it's not as noticeable as such inside. This post office is small and doesn't have a drive through. Parking is also fairly limited. However, due to the location of the post office, it's usually not that busy. They do close for a lunch break during the day. I can get in and out of here faster than other post offices in the city (such as at the Courthouse or Lynnhaven Pkwy). On this most recent visit, I came in to have a package delivered. After talking with the representative there, she was able to help me pick the best option for shipping. Since I was the only one in there, it was a very personable experience that is rare to find anywhere these days. Overall, this is a nice post office to come to if you don't want to have to worry about lines and waits. Sure, the drive may be a little while for some, but you may wait longer at other post office locations than it is to drive back and forth to this post office. If you are down in the southern part of Virginia Beach and need to go to a post office, this is your place to go.

Very small post office but it still has post office boxes and counter services. Not much traffic…read moregoing by here in rural Southeastern Virginia/North Carolina so they don't have a drive through.