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!

Best DMV I've been to in VA. I will continue to drive 20 minutes. Employees are actually friendly…read morehere vs others I've been to!

Very positive experience! I made an online appointment and they were very pleasant, prompt and…read moreefficient. The security guard is helpful, parking is easy and the facility is clean. It far outshines the DMV located at Johnston Willis and should be the choice of residents needing a Chesterfield location. Thank you!

Made an appointment and started my paperwork online, so it was super easy and quite quick. Just…read morecome prepared--everything that you need is listed on the DMV website. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was in and out in ten minutes.

Can I just say how happy I am I came to do my test at this DMV over the busy, understaffed Norfolk…read morebranch!? The staff in here are so lovely and helpful. Don't get me wrong, this DMV is teeny in comparison to others nearby, but come early and you can get everything done quickly. Considering when I walked in at 10am this place was heaving and there wasn't a spare seat, I was seen to within 10 minutes of walking through the door, had my documentation uploaded onto the system, had my picture taken, and within the hour I'd taken my theory test and was on my way to getting the road test. I chose Smithfield as the area is a lot more relaxed (and quieter) then taking the road test in town, but also because the customer service experience was far more superior. All desks were occupied, people were seen to in a timely manner, the flow was smooth and people weren't waiting all day for walk ins. I highly recommend this DMV, whether it's to take your theory / road tests, updating your license or documentation, even coming in for a copy of your birth certificate or to sign up for TSA Pre-check, it's worth driving the extra miles than waiting all day. Time is money!

This location purposely does not provide full information to make things more convoluted. If you're…read morehere to get a real id know that you can pay to have a marriage or birth certificate (if you were married or born in Va) printed at the time of visit. Most but not all employees are not polite. It was an extremely poor experience all around and quite sad.

I have visited this DMV. My visit was easy only because I made an appointment. The walk in line was…read moreall the way out the door. I was the only one in the appointment line and passed by about 25 people in the walk in line. I felt bad doing it, but when I walked out passing some of the same people in line, I felt good. The service was good and the rep had questions for the supervisor who answer her brashly. At the at moment I was relieved to no longer be working anywhere. My advice is to go online and make an appointment- it is very easy to do that.

It's one thing when all your high school teachers misspell or can't pronounce your name. It's a…read morewhole other when the state can't spell it. I am truly unimpressed with the effort of these employees. On my ID my name was clearly misspelled due to the lack of focus from the very rude employee.

Our first experience at the DMV in located in the Ashland Hanover Shopping Center was great…read more Unfortunately, my mother misplaced her Real ID, so in April 2025, we made the journey back to the Ashland DMV for a Real ID replacement card. I told the guy at the information desk that I had made an afternoon appointment to get my mother a replacement Real ID card and that we were there earlier this year. He directed me to stand in a long line. I stood in line, while my mother sat down. When my turn finally came, and I told the woman at the window, we had an appointment to get a replacement Real ID card, she said I had been directed to the wrong line. Although the lady had returned to the information desk, I wasn't about to stand in another long line again. Maybe the woman at window 1 was a supervisor because she advised the woman at window 2, to complete my transaction. We should have completed everything and out of the DMV within 30 minutes or less. We were unnecessarily at the DMV for two and a half hours! This message is to the managers: everyone should know their job but its especially necessary that the person at the information desk, knows their job. They should direct customers to the correct lines and provide the correct information. Employees should be cross trained and training should be on going. Everyone is a customer and everyone's time is valuable.

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 .

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.