In and Out! Just how I like it! I had to come to MLK for a new license plate. I handed the friendly…read moreyoung latina lady at the Welcome counter my renewal letter and within a minute or two she asked if I wanted my registration for 1 yr or 2 yrs. Two years please, she charged me, went to the counter behind her and appeared with a brand new plate and even put the new sticker on the tag for me. Thank you and have a nice day. I took a moment to reflect on my good fortune, took some pictures and was back in the parking lot in less than 10 minutes. Most people were given numbers to wait and be called for service. That was easy and painless, love it!!

The wait was okay, it was about 30 mins. But then the lady at the counter when my number was…read morecalled, she was so slow. I waited another like 15 mins for her to do something in the back. Also bring cash if you want to save a fee for using cards.

I have had the worst time making an appt. The website won't let me make an appt. Calling and…read morespeaking with someone doesn't help. They just refer you to the website, but the website won't let me make an appt. This is very dangerous.

The website claims walk-ins are welcome, but that's completely false. You have to make an…read moreappointment because of COVID -- which isn't made clear anywhere. If you're not a Manatee County resident, they won't even let you register anything. They say it's listed on the website, but I didn't see it anywhere, not online or on the intercom. If you don't have an appointment, they send you to another tag agency where the AC doesn't work and the staff has an attitude. Honestly, it feels like only the upper class or certain people are welcome here. Very disappointing and unprofessional experience.

When there 01/22/26 at 1:35 with an appointment. The first attendant was super rude, and first…read morething she did waa just give my documents back and said " I cant do anything " without even saying why. I was trying to understand what was wrong and what I should do to have this done; and she got super mad for... nothing?

I like the DMV in Florida. I am always in, and out of the building, within an hour (without an…read moreappointment). Unlike the DMV's in California. You need to bring your lunch, and maybe a snack, because you will spend at least four hours (or more) waiting (without an appointment). So far, every DMV agent that we have spoken to out here has been delightful. They are all very nice, helpful, and they actually smile. I didn't know DMV agents knew how to smile. Each time weve come to a DMV, the vibe is inviting, calm, and relaxing. It must be that southern hospitality thing out here. There is lots of parking, and just an FYI, there is two exits. The one behind the building is a bit hidden, but it's there, and it's the best way to avoid the crazy, stagnant traffic on OBT.

This place is probably the only government owned facility that actually runs properly, the staff is…read moreextremely helpful and actually care, never a long wait.

There really isn't much choice of places to go for services in getting your license or plate title…read moretransfer or renewal. But this place has improved a lot on service time and helping in a timely matter. Plus staff are friendly which helps with frustration.

You have to set an appointment online to be able to do anything at this DMV. For whatever reason…read morethey send you a text to your phone and you have to verify it's you while booking the appointment. It was not working for me and I had to use my sisters phone. So keep that in mind. When you arrive you use a kiosk to sign in and wait for your number to be called. Theres a large tv that keeps track of the numbers that have been and are being called. The waiting area is huge and has a lot of seating. One thing I didn't like was theres no directions to the stations once your number is called. I had no idea I needed to go to the back past the sliding doors. I waited 10-15 before my number was called.

Terrible location. Terrible service…read more I had an appointment canceled while in the bathroom before my actual appointment time. The clerk was not helpful. I had to wait in line to get a new appointment. This is a bad location in a bad area. Be careful here...

Great in-person service, if you have an appointment. Show up without an appointment and you'll be…read morewaiting forever. I realize that is due to a large population surge, so I'll cut some slack there. 5 stars for great mail-in and online service. Buy your tag today and generally get it a couple days later in the mail. Or just go to a kiosk at your local grocery store and get it immediately. I dropped a star for their lack of response to online email requests. Asked a simple question concerning my tag and never got a response. Before my father passed in 2023 he had put the car in my name but was allowed to keep his ex-POW plate. That plate is generally restricted to an owner who qualifies under VA rules. It may be issued by Florida, but it's a restricted plate. After he passed I asked how to replace that plate if necessary. Never go a response. Even tried calling but that's a mistake. Essentially it's, "make an appointment". I later found out through some digging around that I'm allowed to keep the plate until it expires at which point it'll be replaced.

Very nice people and fast service. Helped me out in a very tough situation when they didn't have…read moreto. Really appreciate all the help. Thanks to everyone at this location.

Came here to renew my license plate registration sticker and my drivers license. As soon as I…read morechecked in, I went to the window immediately to get assisted. No waiting in line or waiting for my number to be called. Everything was taken care of right then and there. Took my vision test which you take right in the machine beside me. She told me to read line five and there are 3 sets of letters(4 each). Then she confirmed my information and had my sign into the machine and check it out. Afterwards I paid with her my new sticker. And she took my pic for my license and let me confirm it was ok. Everything was so quick and systematic and friendly.

Always a great experience there. the last 8 years using this location have bin great. In and out…read morewithout any drama. I moved back last year from Chicago and it was easy to with back all my information. Thanks

I wish I could say, that going to the motor vehicle department was one of my most favorite things…read moreto do! It's really not! However, two of the employees, Deijah and Tasheca could possibly change my mind about that! I'm a volunteer who handles the 2 trucks we use for our church, Crossroads Impact Church. ( https://crossroadsimpact.org/ ) I had to go to motor vehicle because the license plate sticker must have fallen off the plate on our trailer, and the truck registration was misplaced. So I needed a new license plate sticker and a copy of the current truck registration. My mind went to an hour wait time, then another half hour for someone to tell me somethings wrong and I had to come back! But I walked in, put in my phone number and was given my work number. As I entered the waiting room, my work number was already on the screen! I walked up to window #64, where Tasheca and Deijah were, I told them what I needed and I was done in less than 15 minutes!! Wow!! You just ccan't get any better than that!! These two workers were knowledgable, polite, and friendly! Now I'm going to say something I never ever thought I'd say! It was a pleasure to go to the motor vehicle department, because Tasheca and Deijah did their job so well! I hope the powers that be over there know these two work hard and know what they're doing! They need a pat on the back, for doing their job so well!! Nick Passaro

Michelle went above and beyond to assist us! She even left her workstation to get a chair for my…read moreMom to sit due to us having a few transactions to complete. She was patient and accommodating. Michelle's attitude and professionalism were very much appreciated. Thank you Michelle! A million times over!

So some good and some bad here. Easy to make an online appointment, which does VERY much make…read morethings faster than just walking into the office. However, it is still a hefty wait regardless, with my most recent appointment wait being a bit over an hour and fifteen minutes. It may also depend on what type of activity you wish to do while you're here. I do very much like the screens that show you were you are on the wait list. Your number will not appear until you are about 10 or less on the list, but it is nice to see some movement when you do get on the board. The staff does move things quickly and is very knowledgable. Once we were back to a desk it only took about twenty minutes to process both my husband and I for our new licenses with address updates. Overall: B- Takes quite some time, even with an appointment. Knowledgable staff helps move things once you do get called.

Very quick wait time. Served by a ms kasem. Very unhelpful and rude, rushed me through my entire…read moresession and didn't help me resolve my issue at all