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Tag & Title Vehicle Registration - sign inside office

Tag & Title Vehicle Registration

4.7(42 reviews)
2.4 mi•Fruitvale, East Oakland

If you're going to the DMV to deal with tag and title then you're doing it wrong! DJ is awesome and…read moreas long as you have any prerequisite documents you may need (i.e., smog, etc...) he'll get you in and out in less than ten minutes. Use the Google chat function to let him know what you need (he responds super quick), and he'll let you know if you need anything prior to coming in. I came here twice for both mine and my wife's out of state tags, and it was just too easy. This is a really good business and is worth a small fee as it and adds a wonderful convenience to what is usually a daunting experience.

Deejay is super nice. I messaged a few weeks ago in preparation for my car to be shipped (family…read moregift transfer) from the East Coast. He responded quickly to my questions on Yelp messaging and answered all my questions, whereas other services either didn't reply for a long time or didn't even answer the question (or maybe didn't understand?). When the car arrived, I called him and he explained exactly what to expect. Pull up in front, or park on 12th and Fruitvale, give him a ring, and he'll come out to inspect the car, then we'd go inside to finish the paperwork. All I had to do was bring the title. He forgot to mention on the phone that he charges a 3% credit/debit card fee if not using cash, but there was a sign in the office stating this so it wasn't a surprise or anything. Within minutes, he gave me 2 plates, stickers, and the registration document, and filled out all the paperwork for me, I just had to sign in two places. I took a photo of all the pages and he said I would receive everything back in the mail from the DMV. There's a $5 off with Yelp check-in and I forgot to mention it until after he already charged me, but he gave me a $5 bill back, which I immediately went and used for tacos at Tacos Sinaloa #4 across the street ($3 per taco if you're wondering). Well worth paying for a service like this rather than try to figure out everything yourself and line up at the DMV. I was probably done with my tacos by the time someone would've finished up at the DMV.

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Tag & Title Vehicle Registration - Located inside Liberty Tax office

Located inside Liberty Tax office

Tag & Title Vehicle Registration
Tag & Title Vehicle Registration

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Employment Development Department

Employment Development Department

2.3(29 reviews)
0.0 mi•East Oakland

Waited a bit which i totally understand but the girl at the counter was amazing, fast and efficient!read more

I have not yet to go to this building I'm debating on going there because the 800 number the…read moreautomated system can never understand what's going on there always having technical difficulties they can't understand they only give you three options and those three options are not what I'm looking for and soon as you press the button to speak to a representative they've already reached the maximum amount of calls it's horrible because even after you turn in a claim form it takes up to 14 days some weeks there on time other weeks they're not on time and your questions never get answered because you can't get anybody on the phone so reading everyone's response I'm in limbo about going to the office the unemployment department and the government suck big time and I don't understand what the issue is when the purpose for this is for you because you worked and at this time you are in a situation where you need your money and they hold on to it like it's theirs I hate that my foot is injured and if I could give zero Stars I would to the whole unemployment system I've been trying over a week to get someone on the phone starting directly at 8:00 in the morning the new updated system is not an improvement it's worse than it was in the first place if I can help it I would never use this system again and I hate that I have to pay into disability because it's a struggle to get my own money when I need it my bills are late my rent's late because I can't get in touch with anybody and I get no answer so I'm just like a Sitting Duck this system is awful it's definitely not helpful it gives you more stress while you're already in a situation that stressful enough

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Employment Development Department - Waiting on my turn

Waiting on my turn

Employment Development Department - Still waiting on my turn

Still waiting on my turn

Employment Development Department - Oakland has a ridiculous wait staff and terrible service.   San Francisco processes PAID FAMILY LEAVE, FAST SERVICE

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Oakland has a ridiculous wait staff and terrible service. San Francisco processes PAID FAMILY LEAVE, FAST SERVICE

City of Oakland Parking Citation Assistance Center

City of Oakland Parking Citation Assistance Center

1.3(292 reviews)
5.5 mi•Downtown Oakland

Disclaimer: I have VERY low expectations for city, state, and federal offices…read more Both times I called with questions, the phone was answered; I got the info I needed; and the employees were polite, respectful, and helpful. The first time I went down there for a parking permit, the system went down. Before I left, the person working the booth window made sure I had what I needed when I came back the next day (i.e., checked my documents). I came back the next day and got my parking permit without issue. I think some people might have an issue with the security guard, but I didn't. When I consider what city workers have to deal with from both sides - being hated/reviled, people looking down on them & talking to them any kind of way, and then having to deal with crazy, unhinged people... they got it. Unless they actively disrespect me, I wish those workers the best & a better day. The guard took the time to explain exactly why she was limiting the number of people at one time in that cramped room, and it made sense for safety reasons. But I also understood why some of the people standing outside were angry about not being able to sit down. The issue is that the office is understaffed. They have one booth open to deal with everyone. I know people are leaving Oakland, but damn. You still have some people here. You need better staffing than this. If I were one of the two people working that day, especially the woman at the window directly dealing with people, I would be irate. They need to give those people help, and staff that office properly. Raise the salary, offer on-the-job training, and hire Oakland natives.

It's Jan 2026, and 25 cents buys 4 mins on a parking meter in Oakland Chinatown. Yep, I found a…read morenice spot near the Chase Bank and proceeded to feed the meter. Then I noticed my quarters were barely buying enough time. I had to switch to a credit card. So my quarters + $2.75 CC= just over an hour.....what a deal! Was anyone checking? Yes, one parking enforcement officer on foot.

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City of Oakland Parking Citation Assistance Center
City of Oakland Parking Citation Assistance Center
City of Oakland Parking Citation Assistance Center - Pay at the kiosk and get a ticket for not paying at the adjacent meter?  Huh? Upheld on administrative review. Huh?

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Pay at the kiosk and get a ticket for not paying at the adjacent meter? Huh? Upheld on administrative review. Huh?

Social Security - 10/14/2025

Social Security

3.8(36 reviews)
2.9 mi

Excellent service with a complex issue Was seen promptly in…read moreSan Leandro I wish I remembered her name for recognition

This was my first time at a Social Security office, and I drove 40 minutes to the San Leandro…read morelocation because they had the earliest available appointment. Based on my experience, it was well worth the drive. I arrived 30 minutes early. I was sent a text message with a link to check-in when I arrived, so I checked in on my phone and went to the kiosk (which is on the left side of the entrance upon entering) to print out my ticket. They have a TV screen on the wall with a queue of ticket numbers, but they will announce your number when it's your turn over the intercom. The sound quality of the intercom isn't the best, so listen closely for your number. The waiting room is small, but thankfully it wasn't full. From my appointment time, it took about 20 minutes to be seen, and I was good to go after about 15 minutes. Essentially, my visit took only 35 minutes of my time. I spoke with two employees, and both were very pleasant. The gentleman who helped me update my social security card was very helpful and kind. He made sure to answer all my questions and advised me on how to proceed with my next steps. As other reviewers have stated, you MUST have an appointment. There are signs posted all over the office stating this. I highly suggest making an appointment online as it's the fastest and easiest method. As for parking, the parking lot is tiny. In the same plaza directly across from the office is a Mountain Mike's Pizza, which also has a row of parking. A majority of the parking spots directly in front of the office are handicap parking, so if you don't have a handicap placard, I suggest parking in the spots next to Mountain Mike's Pizza. Just be sure to enter from the main road because that is the only way you can enter that side of the parking lot.

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Social Security - Line up before 9 am

Line up before 9 am

Social Security - 3.16.2023 taking care of business!

3.16.2023 taking care of business!

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