License Branch-Bmv

Don’t go on Saturday if you can avoid it. I went on a weekday to get my license, and it was a dream. The whole process (including the knowledge test) took 20 minutes, max. Then I went on Saturday to get my car titled and registered and it was insane — there were more than 100 people in line ahead of me. It moved faster than I thought it would though, and I only ended up having to wait a little over an hour, and once I got helped, it only took 5 minutes or so. And although they closed their doors at the official closing time, they didn’t kick anyone out, so anyone who had gotten there before closing time got helped. Super nice!
Even though the lines on Saturday are crazy, the people that work here are so helpful and kind and the opposite of the stereotypes about government bureaucracy. The California DMV was a nightmare to deal with remotely and wouldn’t send me paperwork I requested (and paid for) because of issues with certain addresses & names not matching up. But the people here were so easy to work with, and they were able to very promptly get all my Indiana paperwork issued in my correct (married) name even though my car’s CA title was in my maiden name.

Went in at mid-​day and there were only 2 numbers ahead of me.
Efficient, friendly service. Reasonable prices ($ 21 for new drivers license).
50-​question test (be sure to review shapes of signs) and vision test to get a license from out-​of-​state.
Must surrender out-​of-​state license (bummer!).
Pretty strict on forms of ID to bring so read the website closely.
Received paper temporary license until new one comes in the mail.
Pretty awesome that they’re open on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.