How Do I Prepare for My Visit to the BMV?
Before you arrive at your local branch, be sure to:
Have your photo ID ready
Confirm you have all required documents for your transaction(s)
Check your local branch hours
When you arrive at the branch, an associate will check you in. If you need assistance or have an appointment, please make sure to let the associate know at check-in. As a reminder, you are not required to visit the branch in your county, you may go to any branch in the state.
*You must arrive at the branch and begin your computer-based exam no less than 30 minutes prior to close.
**If a driving test is required, you must schedule in advance.
How to Make a Branch Appointment
If you need to schedule an appointment, please utilize the links below. If you have a scheduled appointment, please make sure you arrive at the branch prior to the appointment start time. If you are unsure of your appointment or if you need to cancel your appointment, please use the Lookup Tool.
Appointment Notes:
- Multiple members of a household (i.e. spouses or minors): Each person in a household needing to complete transactions at a branch MUST have separate appointments or individually use walk-in service.
- Only one customer will be permitted per transaction. If you require assistance to complete your transaction or are a minor, support staff or a family member may accompany you.
How to Cancel an Appointment
The BMV has a maximum number of appointments it can take each day. We ask that if you cannot make your appointment you take time to edit or cancel it within 24 hours. You can do this by:
- In your confirmation email, click the edit or cancellation hyperlink.
- If you no longer have the confirmation email, please visit the Appointment Scheduler to resend your confirmation email.
FAQs
Please review these frequently asked questions for additional information. Do forget you can save some time—many simple transactions can be done through online services or at a BMV Connect Kiosk.
- Are appointments required for driving skills exams?
- Are appointments required for the written knowledge test?
- How do I renew my registration if I can’t do it at the branch or I haven’t received my renewal notice?
- My license plates have expired and my local BMV branch is closed, what should I do?
- I bought a new car and the dealer sent me a title application along with instructions to visit a BMV branch for registering the vehicle. Do I have other options?
- My registrations are expiring but I’m required to get an emissions test done first. Can I renew now and get my emissions test later?
- Do I have to renew my driver's license in the branch?