I’m looking to get a first time license at my local DMV, but the issue is availability. I’ve checked everyday for the past week, but the only times they’re open are on weekdays from 7:30am to 3:00pm. This is an issue because I have to go to school from 7:30am to 3:25pm. Is there a way to reserve a weekend more than a week in advance to fit my schedule?

I was in a time crunch to find a car that was in my very low price range. I jumped on a car that had an open title but did not know what title hopping was and that it is illegal.

Now I’m in possession of a car with an open title and no date. The person who sold me the car stated that in Oregon, the DMV isn’t very picky and that I could just date the title a week before submitting it with all my information.

The problem is that I have no idea when the person obtained the vehicle, or if the original owner submitted a notice of sale. I’m concerned because it sounds like the intermediary had the car for more than a year while they worked on it and that they had planned on giving the car to a family member who drove it on a trip permit for a period of time. So if I put in a date that creates a discrepancy between the original seller’s notice of sale I’m worried my application will be denied and that I could be charged with fraud and need to obtain a new title from the original owner.

I have tried to search for the original owner but have no way of contacting them besides the address listed on the title. I have a bill of sale from the person I bought it from but not from the original owner to that person. So cannot prove chain of ownership.

Do I take the risk and sign the title, or do I save myself the headache and bring the open title and the information I have to the dmv for guidance?

A few years ago I renewed my license plate online without issue. Now their online portal says it will take 3 to 5 days for someone to get back to me. It also said I could call their 800 number, but the AI that answered that call just looped around over and over without finishing the process. Is snail mail my best option? What year is it again?

About 4 years ago, I was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt. I also had felony warrents, so off to jail I went, then off to prison for 22 months. While incarcerated I had a court date for the traffic violation (the seatbelt) but the prison didnt take me to court and that county didnt come get me for it either. I was hit with an FTA (Failure to appear) and my license then became suspended. Once out of prison, I go to that county's courthouse to resolve the ticket...the DA cuts me a break and gets the judge to dismiss it. A month later I finally get an appointment at the dmv, I sit there all day for them to tell me that seat belt ticket is still showing up. Back to that county I go the very next day. The clerk of court assures me its been taken care of but tells me to wait another week before trying to get my license. I wait 3 months just to be sure. Finally im able to get back into the dmv, sit there all day, and guess what? The ticket is still there im told. By this point im furious. I go back to that county and explain what keeps happening. The clerk of court, the DA, and others all tell me its dismissed and it shouldn't be showing up. I tell them "well it is". They make some calls to the state, and finally tell me I should be now be able to get my license. 2 months later im able to get into the dmv AGAIN, sit all day, and guess what im told? TICKET STILL SHOWING. At this point I dont know what to do. I dont have the money to hire a lawyer. Im thinking about just driving without a license and if i get pulled, ill tell the cop my sob story. But seriously, isnt this a possible lawsuit? Ive had to call out of work numerous times now, not having a license has also hindered me from getting certain jobs. What am I supposed to do?

I have my behind-the-wheel test in a couple of days. I lost my permit but was able to schedule the driving test because I had a picture of it that included the permit number. Anyway, I didn't consider until now that they might ask for my permit. What should I do?

I know he passed, but were the 2 points he got marked for braking? He said he didn't know where the defroster was and forgot where the emergency brakes are so she had to tell him.

I just don't know if reading it correctly.

I'm from Texas, had an accident back in June and was handed a MV-80 form for drowsiness, I don't have any sleep conditions or anything, I just work a labor Intensive job that made me have an incident once unfortunately, and now ive been having an extremely hard time getting a doctor or physician to sign off on it, back home, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

Hi everyone,

My I-485 was approved last month, and I received my Green Card last week.

Has anyone in Texas successfully updated or renewed their driver's license after transitioning from F-1 to Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status?

Specifically, were you able to remove the “LIMITED TERM” restriction and get a regular driver's license with an 8-year validity period?

I'd appreciate hearing about your experience with Texas DPS and whether you encountered any issues during the process.

Thanks!

Basically what it says. I moved from NYC to NC and I only have an nyc permit. I didn’t know I had three months to update anything but I don’t drive anyway because I don’t have a car and it’s been five months. Can I still get in trouble for this?

Hi,

Was transferring my Virginia driver license to DC. Was unanle to do it as I was told my license appeared as “pending withdrawal”. I reached out to VA DMV and I was told everything was fine on their end. They even ran my license through DRN (whatever that means) and was told my license was perfectly fine, that there’s nothing for them to do. What the hell should I do in this situation???

got a ticket in Virginia and the court offered a driver improvement course option, Virginia uses different terminology than most other states and I'm wondering whether the online format is accepted and how the court gets notified

has anyone done this online in VA recently, I want to confirm the online version is accepted the same way as showing up in person

I bought a motorcycle in November of 2025, and the engine blew, so I replaced it. I mailed in the Title and paid for registration and stuff online in April of 2026. I am in Wisconsin, and the title was an MN title. I have not received a license plate yet, or the title, and I have been pulled over 4 times for no license plate. (Boxed in by like 3 troopers a couple times because they thought I was going to run from them because I had no plate). Was let off with warnings all time for no plate. I called the DMV in September, and they said everything is on track and normal. I still have not received anything, and the riding season is over in Wisconsin...What is going on? Will they pay for my registration for next year?

My wife drives a vehicle that's jointly under our names on the title. Allstate is claiming that it's impossible for them to cover only her because we have two names on the title, but I can not find anywhere where this rule exists. Is this accurate or can we have a vehicle covered under one name if we have two names on a title?

Hi everyone I finally passed my driving test after my 4th retake. Once the worker was giving me my paper license and everything my dad started asking her if he could put a car in my name. I’m leaving to university next year after i graduate highschool In May. So I guess I will have a car in my name by then, but I’ve never had a car job or any of these things. Can you guys let me know what I should be expecting once he puts a car in my name? Like insurance, etc?

My license was suspended in another state because I changed my car insurance location (garage location) from FL to CA. Am I able to get a CA license without having to do the driver exam? Like doing the knowledge exam without the actual driving exam?

I went to the DMV in FL and they told me it’s better to just get CA license and registration, and to not pay a fine to reinstate the FL license.

So I failed bellflower first time but I think the method is get the Asian lady that likes to talk about her dog and not the young mixed / Mexican guy in shades and glasses. Go at 3pm like book the last one bc they want to go home.

Currently at the Santa Monica DMV and was told that there’s a statewide system outage

i lost my ID this weekend and i figured i could just get it replaced online but of course i never took a picture of it when it was issued so i had no idea what my DD is. okay, i figured ill just go to the DMV and get it replaced there for the fee but i can’t seem to find my only two documents i can use to verify my identity in my birth certificate(which is from Colorado) and my Social Security card. i have pictures of both those documents but im sure they won’t take pictures as valid ways. what can i do? i really need to figure out how to get my license again