The DMV is a hassle. It is time consuming, line-heavy, busy, expensive and boring. However, when you move, you are probably going to need to go there.
Fortunately, there are ways to make the DMV less painful.
- Make an appointment – most DMVs offer appointments, but most people don’t make them. Take advantage of this and enjoy being able to walk into the shorter “appointments only” line.
- Arrive early – people are lazy. It’s a fact of life. If you can get out of bed and to the DMV by 8:30, the lines should be small. If you waltz up at 11:00, you can expect to stand outside for a bit.
- Use the Internet – making basic, administrative changes, like changing your address and updating your registration, can be done online in just a few minutes.
- Have documentation – before heading to the DMV, figure out what you need to bring — insurance, title, old driver’s license, check, etc. There is nothing more frustrating than having to come back to the DMV because you forgot something.