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    Gina C.

    Amazing , great service and super fast I when in and out very fast , very happy . I was late for two months luckily everything when super smooth.

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    Jeannette L.

    We went to the Paramus Vehicle Inspection Station last week. This was our first time here and I think this will be where we go from now on. The line went quickly and the technician who inspected our car was so friendly and nice. Exceeded expectations as I thought we would be waiting for a while. Pleasantly surprised how efficient and quick it all was here... Recommended!

    The Critical J.

    This was absolutely amazing! This is solely just an inspection station and they're SUPER fast! Unlike the one in Lodi. I promise you, you will love coming here compared to other MVCs. The staff are even nice, too

    Sama C.

    I had to give a 5 star review, because of how fast I was in and out. If anyone has been driving as long as I have (or longer) knows the DMV and Inspection Stations are an all day event and can be a nightmare. Boyyyy have things changed! I came in on a Saturday late morning, an hour and half before they closed, and I was in and out within 15 minutes! Yes, FIFTEEN MINUTES!!! What a world of a difference from many years ago. Plus, the attendant I had was very quick and thorough. What more can you ask for?!?!

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    Chris E.

    Such a vast difference and MUCH, MUCH easier experience than the NY vehicle inspection process. I had to get a vehicle inspection for the 1st time in NJ and wasn't sure what to expect when I visited the Paramus Vehicle Inspection Station, but it exceeded my expectations by a mile. Since my vehicle was relatively new (less than 5 years old), I didn't have to go through the typical inspection process, but instead just drive my car up to the "Manager's Office" and got my new NJ inspection sticker added to my windshield. As to how the process went....I decided to go get my new inspection sticker on a Wednesday (no appointment required) and rolled in at around 1pm. There were barely any cars there to get an inspection. I searched for the "Manager's Office" and, unbeknownst to me, it was actually just a little car port with a booth to drive up to (hence my quotes). Luckily, I was able to track down an employee who was just walking away from the booth and he provided me instructions to drive my car up to the booth. Within 2-3 minutes, I was done! I literally backed my car up into the car port, handed my new registration over to the employee and he scrapped off my NY inspection sticker and stuck my new NJ inspection sticker on. That's it! Free of charge! It was THAT easy! Of course, if I needed an actual inspection, the process might have been a bit longer, but from the looks of past reviews, it seems like it is just as smooth of a process. And mind you, the employee was friendly and informative of when I needed to get an inspection again. Simply put, this was probably the best "inspection" I ever had and I'm hoping future inspections will be just as...well...simple!

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    3 years ago

    I was in & out of here within 15 minutes unlike the DMV by me in Wayne. The service techs were really nice.

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    Great MVC location, IMO it's better than the one in Wayne, it's quick, efficient and not too much of a hassle, definitely recommend..

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    1 year ago

    People at this inspection center are amazing fast convenient never have to wait. I've been going there for years.

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    1 year ago

    I was in and out quickly. I went at the end of the day. No problems. Fast service. Easy to get to off of route 17.

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    The process was smooth and quick. No long wait compared to previous visits. I love that I don't have to pay for this service.

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    Very quick and super efficient. Whole thing took about 15 mins of course I went on a weekday afternoon.

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    Two cars ahead of me. I was in and out in maybe 10 minutes. Everyone I dealt with was kind, competent, and pleasant. Thanks!

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    Ask the Community - MVC Inspection Center

    Need to update my old license with REAL ID. Is Paramus DMV the place to do it?

    Your best bet is to check the MVC site to see if this location allows to update your license, cause it goes by appointment and I think this location is only for inspection, from my experience you can only renew your license in Wayne, and maybe Lodi,… 

    Is it open in saturdays?

    Yes

    Does one need to make an appointment to get an inspection here?

    as far as I know they don't take appointments. drive up and wait in line

    What are the Hours?

    M-F 8am - 4:30pm | Saturday 7am - 12pm | Sunday CLOSED

    What are the hours for the Paramus inspection location?

    is the dmv inspection station open now

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    Review Highlights - MVC Inspection Center

    The man working at this particular section at Paramus inspection station was so nice and warm.

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    5/22/26 AM: Who can remember years ago... when it could…read moretake almost up to two hours waiting to get your car inspected with or without an appointment. Those were the days when you really had your car inspected from top to bottom & front to back. This DMV has much better signage from Rt. 46 West so you don't miss the actual entrance. Now it's In- N-Out in less than 20 minutes for Car inspection includes waiting in line, driving your car up to the inspection booth and the actual inspection. The entire staff was courteous and wonderful. Couple years ago, I came here for a real ID. Not the best organization inside. Hopefully it's been improved by now. 4 Stars.

    Well it's an MVC so never fun, but it was okay. The parking lot is big and it's pretty easy to get…read morehere and get out. I went in and stood in the first line. Then by the time I was second in line, an employee came around handing out forms. I didn't have mine filled out between being second and being first, and the lady who called at me was pretty mean my form, that I had no indication I needed and no way to get one without being handed one which I just was, was holding up her line. So I stepped aside, filled it out, but luckily I didn't have to wait in the line again. Also, the fact they are still using this paper system seems archaic. After I got passed the first obstacle, I was given a number, presented my proof of address/other IDs, then I waited to go to another counter where the third person put the information in. Overall it was about a half an hour, and I do recommend coming a little early because the first line took the longest. The Real ID booking appointment process was its own headache, but that's not this location's doing. It's also annoying to not get the ID in person, but that also seems statewide. The whole process could be better, but this place got the job down even if it wasn't as efficient or friendly as it could be.

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