I am in California and I am about to buy a car last registered in Michigan. The car is here. In Michigan, the plates follow the owner and therefore the car won't come with any plates. Once I take it to the DMV and register it, will they give me some kind of window sticker or something so I can drive the car around before my CA plates arrive in the mail?
posted by twblalock on Sep 22, 2009 - 10 answers

So after three years of living in Maryland, I'm moving inside the District, help me navigate the DC DMV. [more inside]
posted by Bulgaroktonos on Sep 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Are the police going to come knocking on my door this weekend for an arrest warrant issued on court fines I forgot to pay? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2009 - 13 answers

California scooter filter- I've got a Motorcycle (ride on) test tomorrow at the DMV. What can I expect? Anybody out there recently taken the test and can tell me what's in store? Been riding for years w/o the endorsement. Should I be sweating this test?
posted by Mr.Me on Jul 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Florida DMVFilter: what's the easiest (and cheapest) way to register Mr. WanKenobi's car in the state of Florida? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Jul 2, 2009 - 13 answers

In Maryland, can a new to MD resident (with an MD license) bring in his out of state vehicle at a registered "Tag and Title" service center as opposed to using the MVA or is that a service only for cars already registered with Maryland?
posted by Loto on Jun 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me figure out how to get a new driver's license. [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Jun 24, 2009 - 16 answers

I have had a perfect storm of bureaucratic screwups take $400 and many hours of my life from me. Can I get my money back? I've been fighting up to now with no success so I don't even know who or what to do anymore. Help! (Companies involved: AAA, DMV, LA Parking Violations Bureau) [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on May 20, 2009 - 22 answers

From Washington state, but going to college in Massachusetts. What state should I register the car I just bought? [more inside]
posted by Maia on Jan 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Please guide me through several steps for registering a car and related inspections / et cetera, in North Carolina. Bonus points if you can phrase the instructions in the form of a World of Warcraft quest. [more inside]
posted by lazaruslong on Dec 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Out of the blue, my spouse received a form letter from the DMV claiming that he caused more than $750 in damages over two months ago. He doesn't know anything about this...what to do? [more inside]
posted by ilyanassa on Nov 24, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me get my car registered in the state of California. [more inside]
posted by MillMan on Oct 2, 2008 - 3 answers

When I switch my car registration from MD to DC, do I also have to get a new title? And can I get my driver's license and new registration at the same time? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Sep 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Renewing an old, lost, and expired driver's license out of state? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Jul 28, 2008 - 5 answers

How to recover a lost title for a scooter I would like to purchase from someone who got it in another state? I'm in Missouri, the title was in Illinois. Simplicity is a priority. I normally wouldn't hassle, but it is mint and the price is better than right. Additionally--I've heard rumor about some mysterious trick involving Arkansas--that just may make everything easier. [more inside]
posted by sourwookie on Jul 22, 2008 - 4 answers

I was wondering if there was an online service/database where I can download a copy of my driving record quickly, kinda like car fax but instead of vehicle history report it would be my personal driving history. The only places I've found online are very sketchy/scammy. [more inside]
posted by rampy on Jun 30, 2008 - 3 answers

Where would one research the various laws and regulations of a state's Department of Motor Vehicles of 20-50 years ago? [more inside]
posted by modernpoverty on Jun 3, 2008 - 5 answers

The state DMV won'’t let me renew my registration on my current car because I owe property taxes on the old car. Is that legal? Can the state refuse to help me comply with one law if I am potentially violating another one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2008 - 6 answers

QUESTION: The DMV form wants me to indentify injured persons - should I report the other party as injured because the insurance company has told me about their injury claim? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 27, 2008 - 6 answers

I just bought a used car. Do I need to get it smog checked before transferring ownership over to myself in California? [more inside]
posted by LoopyG on Apr 20, 2008 - 5 answers

I bought a car in California from a private seller, and the smog certification is 100 days hold and I have been unable to change the title over to my name because of this... [more inside]
posted by matimer on Feb 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Is it true that when I get a NY state non-driver ID card, they won't ask me to prove my street address? According to the DMV's list, my passport plus my social security card are enough to get me a state ID. Neither of those two things shows a street address (and I have no proof of my address, and I've never had a driver's license or non-driver ID). Does this mean I could just write my address (or for that matter, any NY state address!) on the form at the DMV?
posted by sparrows on Jan 23, 2008 - 12 answers

What's a good driving school for help with the NY driving test? [more inside]
posted by jasonsmall on Oct 25, 2007 - 4 answers

Buying a used car from a dealer who bought it at an auction - and he doesn't have the title. [more inside]
posted by metaculpa on Aug 17, 2007 - 20 answers

I need help thinking of a new license plate... [more inside]
posted by sephira on Jul 13, 2007 - 109 answers

When is the best time of day/day of the week to visit the Georgetown (DC) DMV to convert my CA license to a DC license? [more inside]
posted by juliplease on May 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Members of my family conspired to create a false identity for a sibling years ago--mine! How can I ensure that this ID is no longer being used? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers

So the DC DMV is having a real go with me. I'll spare you the saga so far, but let's just say that after two trips to the inspection station and two separate mechanics, now I'm told that my "On Board Diagnostics" monitor needs to be reset. [more inside]
posted by greggish on May 9, 2007 - 23 answers

Can I get a North Carolina owned and registered vehicle inspected in the State of Vermont? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Apr 19, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I prove to the DMV that the lien on the car I just bought has been paid off? The secured party listed on the title (a bank) was bought by FCNB bank and then by BB&T bank. [more inside]
posted by youthenrage on Dec 31, 2006 - 8 answers

How long does it take to get California license plates? [more inside]
posted by CoffeeCake on Oct 25, 2006 - 9 answers

The solution to this fix it ticket sounds worse than the ostensible problem-to-be-fixed! [more inside]
posted by Wavelet on Aug 14, 2006 - 10 answers

Recently, my little '90 Civic was towed away. Perhaps it was the fact that my car had been unregistered since November. Or it could have been the $900 in unpaid tickets. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Jul 17, 2006 - 13 answers

Help me figure out whether I can fly in spite of the crazy Kansas DMV. [more inside]
posted by ubernostrum on Jun 20, 2006 - 13 answers

Paid off my car. The bank sent me the title and a letter that tells me to submit the title to the DMV, who will then issue me a lien-free title in my name alone. [more inside]
posted by jclovebrew on Mar 8, 2006 - 20 answers

How do you replace a lost learner's permit in California? I read on the DMV's website how to replace a lost license -- you have to make an appointment, pay some money and fill out a whole new application. But what about a lost learner's permit. If I have a photocopy of the original, can I drive with that? Or do I need to go to the DMV and obtain a new permit?
posted by Carsey on Feb 19, 2006 - 4 answers

I just found out my new CA driver's license was lost in the mail. If someone else has it, what are my risks in regards to identity theft, etc?
posted by keswick on Jan 3, 2006 - 3 answers

New York DMV Filter: A friend (really) let her car insurance lapse twice in the last three years, the second time you allow the insurance to lapse you must hand in your plates for a set amount of time (in her case a month)... [more inside]
posted by Divine_Wino on Dec 9, 2005 - 11 answers

California Driving Record: How the heck do I read it? [more inside]
posted by symphonik on Oct 25, 2005 - 1 answer

Help me with my driver's license drama! The short version: If I have a (wrongly..err...I think) suspended license in another state, how do I get a license in a new state? I'm scared and intimidated but ready to be on the right side of the law. Anyone have any insight? [more inside]
posted by lalalana on Aug 25, 2005 - 5 answers

Virginia drivers- what the heck are those little red stickers in everyone's windshield? (MI) [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Jan 10, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm worried about loosing my license. Two years ago I had an insurance lapse, and an accident. Because of it I did get my license revoked, had to pay a fortune to get a conditional license (allowed to drive to work and back for a year, basically), and I just got my normal driving privileges back over the summer. However, yesterday a letter from the DMV arrived saying they were doing the same thing, for the same incident, citing the same law, all over again. The NY DMV told me the first time was for driving without insurance, and this is for an accident without insurance. Since it's all from the same incident on the same day (same ticket, even), can they really do that?
posted by Kellydamnit on Jan 7, 2005 - 26 answers

I've seen a number of cars with a sticker of a white number eight on a red background on their back window. Does anyone know what that signifies? [more inside]
posted by gyc on Aug 19, 2004 - 11 answers

Catch 22: I am applying to Social Security for disability. I need my birth certificate. To get my birth certificate from Pennsylvania, I need a valid government-issued ID bearing my current address (driver's license). To change my driver's license to my current address in South Carolina, I need my birth certificate (implemented 6/04 due to Patriot Act).

Has anyone run into this and figured out how to break the loop? I have already called Social Security, SC DMV and PA Vital Records AND talked to supervisors. Is my congressman next?
posted by mischief on Jul 14, 2004 - 14 answers

Out of state speeding tickets. Any way to avoid paying the fine? Non owner, busted in Arizona, live in Mass, liscense from NJ. Which state DMV or RMV do I need info from?
posted by brent on May 3, 2004 - 8 answers

ChicagoMachineFilter: I left Chicago nearly four years ago, and just last night I received a bill from the Chicago Dept. of Revenue (aka Soprano Family, Midwestern Branch) via some law firm called Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson demanding $670 in fines and penalties for parking tickets incurred in 1995. (the more, she is inside.) [more inside]
posted by scody on Mar 24, 2004 - 11 answers

Is it possible in this interweb thingie to do a search on DMV information? I know there's a trend with certain bars where they will scan the barcode on your driver's license, and bring up your photo/DOB/etc. to prevent underage drinking...so obviously the information is considered public. I'm thinking specifically of a query using either driver's license number or your vehicle tag number.
posted by luser on Feb 3, 2004 - 7 answers