Took my son for his road test, found out we need a bill w his address on it (um, he's 16) but going…read morehome to see what we can scrounge up and are headed back later this afternoon. Wish us luck !! LATER THAT DAY: well the positivity didn't last long. An hour and 38 minutes after arriving on time for my son's road test, we left empty-handed. I'm just seriously so drained by this DMV experience I can barely bring myself to recount the details. Lemme cut & paste a text I sent in real time: Went to dmv @ 10 this morning for his road test w the effing STACK of docs we were told about. They looked thru & said they needed a bill in his name. Ok he's 16. Anyway we signed him up for the 3 o'clock slot. Got back here at 3 o'clock waited 30 minutes for them to start inventing new requirements. Unfortunately in the docs I included an almost random old letter from the county and this letter brought everything to a hault because it says, as a home ed student, he needs to take the online course, which he DID take, and one of the documents I am including is the certificate of completion. Now, we are in circular logic hell. They have us waiting AGAIN. Its been over ninety minutes since we came back for his appointment. Cant leave cuz the agent disappeared w all our docs. This is dumb.

Just like any other DMV in the country, it is always crowded. Although most of the stations were…read moreopen for business, there was still a lengthy wait. This location is more like a satellite location rather than an actual location. Some of the reps are extremely friendly and others are robotic and just performing their job. A few smiles and some kindness go a long way. Quite a few of the reps tend to be grumpy. They need to leave their issues in the car before clocking in to work. If they don't want to be here working, then they should look for work elsewhere. If I didn't have to take some things back to the car dealer down the street, I would have NEVER stopped at this location for service. If you come here, pack your patience and expect a very, very, very, very, very, very long wait!!

My visit this week was extremely efficient and has probably spoiled me for future DMV visits. It…read morewas time to renew my license so I opted to upgrade to the Real ID. I prepared in advance by compiling the required documents, applying online, and scheduling an appointment. There was no one in line to check in on Monday at 3 pm so my documents were reviewed and I was given a number within a minute or so. They called the number out before I could even sit down to wait. I was then informed I was directed to the wrong desk, so that person put my number back in the system and before I could sit down yet again, a different desk number was called out for me. The guy who helped me was pleasant and we engaged in some small talk during the process, which I think is again a first for me at the DMV. I completed the eye test successfully, had my picture taken, paid the fee, and was on my merry way. This all took place within the span of 15 minutes. Enter from the building front center, exit through the side door. So easy.

I have been to this DMV office twice in the past two weeks, for different reasons. I accomplished…read morethree different transactions for me or a family member during these visits. Some with appointment, and some without an appointment. During all visits, and for all transactions, the staff at this office was very helpful and polite. On all occasions, while I stood in line waiting for my turn, I saw employee after employee going out of their way to help customers. In fact, one of my transactions was later in the afternoon and the agent worked diligently to complete my transaction even after they had closed the office to the public. I was the last one out. I offered to go another day so the agent could leave and she refused. Most of the issues that I noticed are: 1) The line for those without appointment is slow. For what I could tell, a lot of this was because people were unprepared and took a lot of the agent's time asking questions and trying to understand what they needed to do and what paperwork to bring. I always saw the agents be extremely patient and helpful. 2) The website is not good. It is not always easy to find information on the website. For example, I wanted to make an appointment to take a pesticide applicator test and I could not find it anywhere on the website. I went to the DMV without an appointment, and I found out there that I needed to make an appointment for something called "Knowledge Test", which is generic for many non-driving related tests and buried deep in the website. I think that people could arrive better prepared if the website is improved.

After 31 years as a Georgia resident and with mixed emotions......I'm officially a Virginian!!!…read moreThis morning Carol and I visited the Virginia DMV where I received a Virginia Drives License, switch over the Jeep's title, got new auto plates plus scheduled an appointment with our local mechanic for Friday to have the Jeep inspected. Great one stop experience. Staff members were professional and helpful.

AMAZING DMV EXPERIENCE…read more Leaving the Central Richmond DMV in record time; I cannot believe how easy and/or breezy that was! " No appointment line" to get a number was about 3 people deep, took a few minutes wait to talk to a friendly & efficient rep and get a number. Barely sat down before my number was called and I was helped at the first window by a total sweetheart who instantly registered and delivered my new EZ Pass transponder. Very impressed, probably not going to any other DMV now that I know about this one .

They never answer phones always waiting on other customers. Can not renew on line says I must call…read morebeen trying for 2 weeks and plates expire 7/1. Worst of the worst i have ever had to deal with

Most pleasant DMV experience you can have. Each clerk is helpful (6 +) & each can handle any DMV…read more process EXCEPT issue licenses. I arrived at 3:40pm and out by 3:50pm (they close at 4pm). Just about 7 minutes from town of Ashland.

This location is not only very efficient, but also very friendly & helpful. Every visit Ive had,…read moreover the last 4 years has been great. I came from another state & they were the complete opposite, in terms of service and efficiency. Keep up the great work.

They had me on hold for nein minutes....im still waiting for Dr. Porter. This is her 2nd bad review…read morefor maintaining such an awful third-space I'm at 15minutes now. 45 more and they took an hour of my entire life...that's impressive in the most negative way. Matt asked me for my customer number and I seriously never heard of that word before. Just look at my face of wow MATT LITERALLY JUST HUNG UP IN MY FACE Priscilla is a terrible listener and a terrible talker.

The DMV staff was okay, but the building smelled strongly of marijuana when we arrived. This was…read moreunprofessional and concerning for a government office.

DMV, you have got to start doing better! Open more offices!!…read moreI went on Sat. morning, took 1 1/2 hours to be seen and the office was so hot inside with one ceiling fan. Went for Real ID, cost me $30. She said I had to come back in Dec. when my license renews. Never gave me a receipt. My sister went same time to get her renewal & real ID. Cost her $45 and she got a receipt. My sister said it should of cost me $10.00! I called 804-497-7100, surprisingly to VM said I had a 30 min wait, but someone answered right away! I was shocked but thankful!!! I asked why I paid $30.00 and she said I paid $20.00 for reissue fee and $10.00 for real ID. She told me I could have renewed my license right then!! WHAT? Now I have to got back and do the waiting time all over again and pay a extra $35.00 ROBBERY!! Let me mention, I am a white female 64 years old. Now supposedly a supervisor will be calling because I want to put a complaint in. Think anyone will be calling me??? Cherry on top....Woman on phone was not very nice. I will leave it at that. DMV, you rob people blind, your system needs a over haul and open more offices! 0 stars!

I had a relatively short wait for service, and the agent was knowledgeable and courteous. My only…read morecomplaint is the lack of a chair at the service window. I'm 76 years old and could really have used a chair.

Okay I don't get all the negative reviews. I went with an appointment (don't want to wait long? The…read moreappointments are the way to go!). I went in 5 min before my appointment time, checked in, and then was helped by the NICEST woman! In the bays next to us I could hear the other workers helping people in their bays and it was nothing but kindness. Talking about family, laughing, the whole deal. So, my advice, if you want a cool experience at this DMV just make an appointment online. :) I left saying "that was so fun" not even joking.

Terrible customer service. The welcome desk was anything but welcoming. With or without an…read moreappointment, you're sent from one line to another with no clear direction and no end in sight. The staff at the Williamsburg DMV do not seem interested in helping customers and are often rude, showing a complete lack of basic kindness and patience. I was only trying to renew my ID, yet I was given confusing and unhelpful information. I ultimately had to go to another DMV location, where I was informed that I did not need any additional paperwork to renew my ID. This made the entire experience at the Williamsburg DMV unnecessarily frustrating and a complete waste of time.

Efficient and quick! I had to replace my Driver's Licence…read moreand upgrade it to Real ID. I checked the waiting times on the WWW, and then signed up for an E-ticket (use: https://appointments.dmv.virginia.gov/OABS/Appointment/Index/f9d2f0ce-2853-4b10-969f-2cfcdc543d1c) to "Get in Line" with an ETicket. Once I arrived at the location, I was quickly called up to the window (wait time: less than 5 minutes), and the clerk handled my application in a friendly and efficient manner. Less than 20 minutes total time and I was done.