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Santa Monica
"ability to schedule an appointment"(23 Tips)
"... make sure you make a freaking appointment!"(2 Tips)
"Make an appt online or come in as soon as they open."(2 Tips)
"Also good people watching occurs here."(2 Tips)
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T MOctober 20, 2014The best DMV, by far. Friendly, on top of things staff. Fast and easy, just how it should be. Go here! Even without an appointment is a fast process.Upvoted Feb 29
The Joy Writer JoyKJune 20, 2013Come around lunch, get your appointment, then go eat. By the time you return, if the registrar told you an accurate wait time, you won't have to stay much longer.:)
Jon SanchezDecember 11, 2014Line starts here at 7 am or earlier. Even if you get here at 730 you should get in and out easily.
David ClarkNovember 9, 2012Even though this is one of the easier DMVs to deal with, make an appointment. And wear your good clothes -- this is the only DMV I've ever seen people dress up for their DL pics.
Make an appointment. When in doubt make an appointment. Don’t forget to make an appointment. Very important, get an appointment!!
Anthony CarusoFebruary 1, 2017Make a freaking appointment. I was in and out in 30 min and accomplished 3 tasks. Also the ladies in the appointment line are much nicer to you.
Gini VolanteNovember 4, 2010Make an appointment! Or bring a good book. You'll have the time to finish a few thick books in fact. They are apparently allergic to urgency, smiling, and efficiency here.
Michael ArmijoAugust 13, 2010Always schedule an online appointment! And if you are a Triple AAA Insurance member I just learned that they will take care of ALL for you--if you lose your drivers' license. Now I find out...Grrr..
Jien ShimDecember 20, 2018Bring stuff to read. Expect to wait long. There’s a Starbucks across the street.- PaulMay 29, 2012The ability to schedule an appointment is awesome, but you still have the same BS from the employees. 3 trips for a simple title transfer....and counting!
Jessica DimmerAugust 19, 2011Best DMV. Make an appointment ahead of time and you will be in and out in no time!
Jesse KozelMarch 16, 2012Fridays are not as busy as you'd expect. Get there at 1pm and leave by 2pm. Amazing.
Sean StonerFebruary 15, 2013Absolutely make an appointment. Will change an all day exercise to under 30 minutes.
Adam WeinrothMarch 1, 2010Take your time - as you roll into your 2nd or 3rd hour don't feel rushed! Take some time to enjoy their signature laid back and leisurely feeling.
JessicaApril 7, 2010Schedule an appt online and skip the line! Also... make an appt *and* a back-up appt at the same time! That way if you don't have correct paperwork or need to go back, it's not another month wait.- heather BryantOctober 31, 2011Minus the 2 hour wait..come during halloween bc they have tons of fun decorations. Also good people watching occurs here. Haha
- Adam WeinrothMarch 1, 2010Look your best! Thinking of finally getting that perm or breaking in those new loafers? There's no more special occasion than immersing yourself in pure bureaucracy and shameless inefficiency.
Ian KowalskiJuly 26, 2011Make an appointment online, trust me, you will be in and out of there in no time!
Nick BarreraSeptember 7, 2011Get there a quarter before 5!! other wise, bring your own entertainment ;)
Heather HaleSeptember 7, 2011Not awful. Don't get me wrong: not great! LOL! But they are pretty darn efficient as far as DMVs go. They move the herds through and get everything done w/minimal attitude (or personality ;)- Best DMV on the westside. Don't eben bother with culver city one. Zipped through with hardly any wait time.
Diana AscherJune 19, 2012Make an appointment online! In and out in less than 20 minutes. And the staff is friendly!
Matt TomDecember 29, 2010an appointment is ideal. otherwise, know this place opens @ 0900 rather than 0800 on Wednesdays!
Jeffy G.January 30, 2012Make an appt before you come in, you'll be out faster than they can call A45
After about 2 hrs waiting, they told me I have to have the most recent I-94 printed on paper, which didn't listed anywhere for working visa applicant. So I have to restart the whole waiting again! =(
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LaTesha AdolphusMarch 26, 2012Unless you enjoy standing in line and wasting time....ALWAYS make an appointment!
Make an appointment yes!!
Ryan OlsonNovember 10, 2010Easier to become mayor if you schedule your appointment during a system outage like I did. See you next week!
Andrew GomezDecember 1, 2010If you feel you may have a robotic, numb side to your human character you may be a candidate for a job at this DMV.
Eric CastaldoDecember 29, 2010Probably the least crowded and cleanest dmv I have ever been to. Will seriously never go anywhere else.
- Adam WeinrothMarch 1, 2010Be friendly - introduce yourself to your fellow DMV patrons, and get to know them.
- Amazing people watching and make sure you make a freaking appointment!
Roland LeoncioMay 23, 2012Have to come in a second time to retake my photo for my driver license renewal. Grrr.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
2235 Colorado Ave (Cloverfield Boulevard)
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
Santa Monica, CA 90404
United States
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Wed
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(800) 777-0133
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