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| - I've been dreading the trip to the DMV since I lost my drivers license approximately six weeks ago...
I know, I know, I could've attempted to replace my license online, but I didn't remember which address was on my previous license since I moved approximately five times within the last two years. I procrastinated and procrastinated until today, when Jared asked me if I'd go with him to get his emissions tested.
So, we were pleasantly surprised when we walked in around 8:30am this morning and were greeted by a friendly woman who gave me the appropriate form to fill out. And a few minutes later, my # was called on the speaker (A014 please step forward to desk number 10). I hadn't even completed the first part of my form yet!
Lee D was the woman at desk number 10. She was also friendly and waited patiently for me to complete my form. Actually, she saw that she had a few minutes, so she told me to take my time as she walked away to grab a cup of coffee. She came back just in time to go over everything, charge me the $4 replacement license fee, and send me along to the next stop - photos.
I somehow talked the guy out of making me take a new photo. Sure, my photo was four years old, but I look the same (or so I thought). Not the case - he proceeded to tell me that I look much younger in the old picture, that my hair is longer now, and that he really recommends I take a new pic. But I didn't give in - I hadn't showered or made myself pretty and I really did not want to smile for the camera. We went back and forth a few times until he let me be... and just a few minutes later, I had my new license with my old photo - yay!
Unfortunately, we had to go elsewhere to get Jared's emissions tested but that is a whole other review. As pleasant as it was to visit the DMV today, I hope I don't have to return for a long time... if you do have to go for whatever reason, go in the morning... Lee told us that it gets crazy busy on Mondays after holidays and around lunch time through the afternoon. Good luck and be careful with your license - I know I will!
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