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Socalgal · 11-17-2010, 01:41 PM

So I need to get my ca drivers lincence. I'm licensed in a different state. I live in Burbank. Last time I went to van nuys early in the am and waited in line for 3 hours (no joke) to find out I didn't have the right papers. The Glendale office is permanently closed so I'm looking for other suggestions. Thanks in advance.

WIKID S4TEEN · 11-17-2010, 02:16 PM

nowadays, pretty much all DMVs are busy.
Try SCV (Santa Clarita Valley).
Don't go on a Monday. Don't go the last three business days of the month.
GL

ronmcdon · 11-17-2010, 02:20 PM

I live around the sfv, and usually I have the best luck going Santa Monica DMV.
In the past, I would get out within an hour.

However, I think even that's getting pretty awful now.
Can't be worse than the SFV, the crowded shit-hole that it is.

SinGarage · 11-17-2010, 02:25 PM

The simi valley is pretty good but last time I was there was about 3 years ago.

Ill40 · 11-17-2010, 03:07 PM

quickest all depends on you.

I walk in with a cane and go straight to the disabled line, no questions asked =)

you can also put in a reservation if thats not your style.

don't go to van nuys, its horrible

ronmcdon · 11-17-2010, 06:02 PM

That's a great tip with the cane!

xfallen1x · 11-18-2010, 01:28 PM

Simi Valley is a good try, and also the office in Canoga Park on Sherman Way between DeSoto & Winnetka. But agreed it's pretty much hit n miss.

fckillerbee · 11-18-2010, 06:21 PM

honestly....and in all honesty.....take the drive down to santa ana dmv. I live about an hour away from there...and their wait time is less than 30 mins. everytime I walk in. Last time I was in there, I got a tag for my registration, tag was 234, and it was on 230. while I was talking to the guy for my reg, he gave a tag for my DL...while I was talking to him, my number was already called.

I won't go anywhere else.

HAWAII · 11-30-2010, 02:06 PM

get an appointment. you go to front of the line if you have one. nobody uses it, very weird

singlecamslam · 11-30-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ill40

quickest all depends on you.

I walk in with a cane and go straight to the disabled line, no questions asked =)

you can also put in a reservation if thats not your style.

don't go to van nuys, its horrible

Haha you son of a bitch. I remember the days of 20 minute lines.... what the fuck happened.

mkezzo16 · 12-15-2010, 04:32 PM

I know Im late, but go to simi valley, i live in Northridge/Granada and drive there daily, Only a 15-20 min drive depending on what part of the valley your coming from ..Best time is before or after lunch.

Socalgal · 12-15-2010, 06:37 PM

Thanks for all the help everyone.
When it was first recommended here I did the appoitmemt schedualer thingy but the appt was like 3 weeks from that day. If I remember correctly it's on like the 20th. Thank you all for taking the time to give advice.

pincheturbo · 12-19-2010, 02:17 PM

or pay $75 for a AAA membership, never wait in line and get 4 100mile free tows.

jus sayin'

shinobis13hb · 12-19-2010, 02:59 PM

when the hell did they close glendale dmv???.. arleta is good too.

STEEZxIT · 12-19-2010, 11:12 PM

dmv.ca.gov

they have all the info there. and if you're running late, they also have the counter waiting time on cite.

11-17-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
Socalgal Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LA Cali Age: 39 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Need advice. Quickest DMV near sfv socal So I need to get my ca drivers lincence. I'm licensed in a different state. I live in Burbank. Last time I went to van nuys early in the am and waited in line for 3 hours (no joke) to find out I didn't have the right papers. The Glendale office is permanently closed so I'm looking for other suggestions. Thanks in advance.

11-17-2010, 02:16 PM	#2
WIKID S4TEEN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal 661 Posts: 887 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	nowadays, pretty much all DMVs are busy. Try SCV (Santa Clarita Valley). Don't go on a Monday. Don't go the last three business days of the month. GL __________________ Rock wha U jock and don't talk if U ain't got!!

11-18-2010, 01:28 PM	#7
xfallen1x Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal LA/OC Age: 47 Posts: 3,559 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: xfallen1x Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Simi Valley is a good try, and also the office in Canoga Park on Sherman Way between DeSoto & Winnetka. But agreed it's pretty much hit n miss. __________________ Boost lag is my way of giving you a head start!

12-19-2010, 02:17 PM	#13
pincheturbo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lacey, WA Age: 35 Posts: 521 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	or pay $75 for a AAA membership, never wait in line and get 4 100mile free tows. jus sayin' __________________ my for sale thread: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/53975...e-30-less.html NISMO, NRG, JDM turn signals, misc engine parts

12-19-2010, 11:12 PM	#15
STEEZxIT Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal, man! Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	dmv.ca.gov they have all the info there. and if you're running late, they also have the counter waiting time on cite. __________________ @dangerdamian

11-17-2010, 02:20 PM	#3
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 90 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I live around the sfv, and usually I have the best luck going Santa Monica DMV. In the past, I would get out within an hour. However, I think even that's getting pretty awful now. Can't be worse than the SFV, the crowded shit-hole that it is.

11-17-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
SinGarage Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 818 SoCal Age: 48 Posts: 674 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	The simi valley is pretty good but last time I was there was about 3 years ago.

11-17-2010, 03:07 PM	#5
Ill40 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Studio City, California Age: 37 Posts: 150 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	quickest all depends on you. I walk in with a cane and go straight to the disabled line, no questions asked =) you can also put in a reservation if thats not your style. don't go to van nuys, its horrible

11-17-2010, 06:02 PM	#6
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 90 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	That's a great tip with the cane!

11-18-2010, 06:21 PM	#8
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 40 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	honestly....and in all honesty.....take the drive down to santa ana dmv. I live about an hour away from there...and their wait time is less than 30 mins. everytime I walk in. Last time I was in there, I got a tag for my registration, tag was 234, and it was on 230. while I was talking to the guy for my reg, he gave a tag for my DL...while I was talking to him, my number was already called. I won't go anywhere else.

11-30-2010, 02:06 PM	#9
HAWAII Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank,Ca Age: 49 Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	get an appointment. you go to front of the line if you have one. nobody uses it, very weird

12-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#11
mkezzo16 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 461 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I know Im late, but go to simi valley, i live in Northridge/Granada and drive there daily, Only a 15-20 min drive depending on what part of the valley your coming from ..Best time is before or after lunch.

12-15-2010, 06:37 PM	#12
Socalgal Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LA Cali Age: 39 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Thanks for all the help everyone. When it was first recommended here I did the appoitmemt schedualer thingy but the appt was like 3 weeks from that day. If I remember correctly it's on like the 20th. Thank you all for taking the time to give advice.

12-19-2010, 02:59 PM	#14
shinobis13hb Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: la crescenta Age: 35 Posts: 982 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	when the hell did they close glendale dmv???.. arleta is good too.

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