Two things have happened here. One illegal aliens in California can get driver's licenses and over one million have done so. You get to get in line behind them. Two since illegals can get driver's licenses in California your current license is worthless as ID and you have to go get a "real ID". Thanks Jerry Brown.
Calif. is your master than it’s there to help....
My wife just went through this. She had to wait 6 1/2 hours. Lady in line was back for a 2nd time because she never received her renewal license. Driving on a temporary. Same wait. Just ridiculous.
The Massachusetts DMV is actually a pleasure these days——it used to be an absolute nightmare.
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I waited three and a half hours to get a “Real ID” in NY State.
That was two days ago, June 19th. The reason given was that the Federal Government requires “two pairs of eyes” on every form.
I basically had to wait for the second pair of eyes to get back from lunch, since I showed up at 11:10 and waited an hour to get to the first pair of eyes.
I thought most all states let you renew by mail. The backwards Southern State I live in lets you.
That’s so Guam! California has become Guam!
Welcome to the 3rd world part of the US.
For most DMV matters you can quickly resolve them at the AAA office.
Premium membership is about $100 per year; you get four tows or lockouts, or whatever.
Just NOT waiting in that long line makes it worth it, all by itself.
It is a long process even over here in Alabama. Took hours. Ridiculous but that is how it is. One doesn’t get a REAL ID everyday thank goodness.
I made a reservation and went last week.
It took them about 10 minutes to call my number. The only problem I had was when I had to step around all the people who didn't make a reservation and who were waiting several hours.
They seemed angry at me.
LOL!
Next time, if you can go to the North Bay, try Novato DMV.
It’s much smaller. Even if waiting, not usually more than two hours. Do NOT go to the Corte Madera DMV, it is still quite the slo-motion circus.
I happened to drive by a DMV today and there was a long line outside the building in 99 degree heat.
It sucks when you are new to a state when they prioritize current residents, first.
MUCH quicker in Spanish...
And this is the same type of outfit that wanted to take over our health insurance.
We have express DMVs, you have to pay extra and drive 60 miles but it is worth it.
You can also drive to several small towns and get good, quick service for no extra charge.
BTW, if you don't want to get the real ID, you can get one of the non-compliant illegal alien drivers license and use your passport to board planes and enter federal buildings
I had to get my license renewed last week. Couldn’t get an appointment until the end of July, so I had to go in. I drove by 3 separate times and there was always a huge line. Drove from San Jose to Gilroy, hoping to go faster and it took 5 1/2 hours.
Midway through, I was starving because I had skipped breakfast. I remembered there was an El Pollo Loco next door, so I ran over and got food.
After 2 hours, I found out that I didn’t have the info for real ID and I’d have to come back for that. We are moving to another state next year, so I’ll just get my license there.
How can a state with all the latest technology gave a state government that is so backward and inefficient.
Ya walk into a CA DMV and it has more cash registers than a Super Walmart. Or they make it convenient for ya, where they can confiscate your cash on-line.