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July 30, 2009
Drivers License Question
I currently have an out of state license. i have all the paper work to get a new york state license. just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for quickest DMV, suggestions of times to go, etc. thanks!
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the one in that Atlantic Mall is pretty decent. of course, going when it opens is best - ie first in line is fastest
Posted by: more4less at July 30, 2009 1:09 PM
I've always gone to the DMV at Herald Square and haven't found it to be too awful (for a DMV, that is).
When I moved to Brooklyn, someone advised me against going to the DMV at Atlantic Center (and I took their advice so I've never been).
I'd avoid going on a Monday or the right at the end of the month.
Posted by: northsloperenter at July 30, 2009 1:11 PM
I second the vote for the Atlantic Mall--but try to go before it opens if you can, as the line forms early. Moves reasonably quickly and I found it pretty efficient for a DMV. (But still bring something to read for the wait. :)
Posted by: Brownstonerlogin at July 30, 2009 1:11 PM
Coney Island. You take a number and have a seat - rather than stand in line.
Of course Staten Island is the quickest!
Posted by: SenatorStreet at July 30, 2009 1:21 PM
Manhattan. Fewer drivers. Less attitude.
Posted by: cmu at July 30, 2009 1:26 PM
I found a ton more people and attitude in my many yrs dropping by Manhattan DMV locations. Maybe I was lucky the few times I went to the Atlantic Mall location cause it was fast, easy, and dare I say Pleasant experience
Posted by: more4less at July 30, 2009 1:32 PM
take the LIRR to Riverhead.. nice and calm out there..
Posted by: Ben Gazi at July 30, 2009 2:20 PM
I made the NY switch at the express DMV at Herald Square. Get there early and the line moves quickly. I was there 30 min before opening and on my way home about an hour later.
Posted by: fawn at July 30, 2009 3:40 PM
OMG that herald square DMV is a nightmare. I went there to do the whole after-marriage-change-of-name thing and it took 4 hours because they kept giving me the wrong forms and then telling me it was my fault, being surly, unhelpful, etc.
That said, I've always found the Chinatown DMV to be pretty speedy.
Posted by: brooklynstyle at July 30, 2009 5:41 PM
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