State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Comission

No one likes to be at the dmv for anything. Usually, the lines are long, waiting period takes about half a day for something that should be quick and simple to renew, and you’re dealing with rude service (you know what I’m talking about, folks who works in customer service that has no knowledge of customer service).
I needed to get my vehicle registration renew and a renew handicap placard. I dreaded to go to the dmv and usually wait until my paperwork is a week away from expiration. I decided to come on Monday morning rather than Saturday’s and pray for the best. Plus, this branch has parking lot available unlike the branch in Jersey City. Well, to my surprise, my plan works.
It’s Monday at 9am and the dmv was somewhat busy. People were sitting and waiting to be called but it wasn’t so busy that there weren’t any seats left. It was a bit confusing because there were unclear directions on which lines were for what kind of service. Beware, and ask before you wait on the wrong line like I did. Luckily for me, an employee asked everyone on the registration line they were waiting for and then, he directed me to go the correct line called, «registration express». It would be so much simpler if they had signs what each line was for.
Anyhoo, the lines were quick. People came in and out. Before I know it, it’s my turn. I looked online to see what I needed for the paperwork so that saved lots of time completing the paperwork at the dmv. I presented everything needed to the cashier and within two minutes, I’m done and out the door.
Tip: I know people work so they like to come here on late night and Saturdays. Honestly, it’s not worth it people! Schedule a workday off or just give yourself some hours off on a weekday, to take care of things. You’ll thank me that you didn’t waste half of your Saturday at this place with the horrendous waiting time. Good luck.

This was my first experience in US Motor Vehicle Commission. Even though it was not a greatest experience, I would still say that the staff was very helpful.
One Tip: Go early. Go on a weekday before 9 and you should be free within an hour.

In my effort to avoid other horror story locations, i come here to pamrapo bayonne location because it has a convenient parking lot and there arent as many people as the other dmv on summit ave.
However, this year was awful.
Came on a Tuesday late night after work to be told an hour into my wait that the POS computer system went down. Too bad, so sad, come back.
Came back on a friday at 3pm and i waited for over 2 hours to simply renew license. Staff are not pleasant and there is no organization or structure of efficiency.
Went to Summit Ave location on a saturday to get son’s ID. Although more people to service, it was a great efficient system with pleasant staff. Took less than an hour max to complete.

Good people, short lines, come prepared and you will be professionally helped and out of there pretty fast.

When I need something done, pertaining to my license or registration, I always come to this location. They are a lot more organized and efficient. You come in and you line up in two lines (license and permits, registration express) License and permits is usually about a 10 minute wait to get a number where they validate your documents. Could be longer if people in line don’t have the correct documentations with them or don’t fill out the form. Once you get the number, it is a pretty fast process. I was in an out in under an hour, took care of my license renewal and registration renewal.

Really rude staff, especially at the front desk and at the education center. If you are a foreigner don’t go there, you can be sure that they will insult you and scream at you. I spoke to the bald guy and he turned out to be really racist asking if I spoke the same language as him. He should definetly be fired. Even if I lived two minutes away from the place I would still chose another MVC center.

Actually it wasn’t a bad experience.
Let’s face it, no one likes going to the DMV.
Came here earlier today to get a replacement registration card for my car. Seeing that the parking lot was somewhat crowded out front thought it would be a few hours at least.
After completing a short form I was directed to go to line #1. With my current registration card & auto insurance card in hand off I went. When heading to registration express line there was only one other person in front of me. Sometimes even coming here, you can get a little lucky.
If you can, come during the week & definitely before lunchtime.
Total time spent here today, 15 minutes.
Cost for a replacement registration card that was given to me on the spot $ 5.00.
Minus one star because I couldn’t do this online.

Staff is super friendly. The nicest DMV personnel ever. Things are slow though, it wouldn’t be DMV if there weren’t long lines.

This DMV is better than the jersey city one as it is less crowded and free parking. The only mistake I made was coming here during here during lunch time. One lady who was supposed to check my documents (which takes less than 3 minutes) decided to step out for lunch when it was my turn and did not return until an hour and half! So please avoid 12– 1 pm

This is the DMV. If you go in with a crappy attitude, forms not filled out, & incomplete points, expect for a tedious process. However, if you go in prepared with your documents, you will be good to go. The staff are really nice and do their jobs well. Do you have to wait sometimes? Yes… this is the DMV. So go prepared and you should be good to go. There is plenty of parking, it is clean, plenty of seating, security on patrol, clearly labeled lines, and very organized. Seriously, the people that work here are as pleasant to you as you are to them. I am usually in and out and never have a problem (& if I do, it is my fault for not having the proper paperwork).

I prefer this DMV location over Jersey City — at least they have a free parking lot.
It’s a DMV so don’t expect a friendly, customer service driven staff. You check in with the security guard and he tells you which form to fill out and what line to stand in. A fun game I like to play while standing on line is imagining the people around me in motor vehicles (frightening!).
When you get to a live person, they will secretly take pleasure in making your life harder than it needs to be (be sure to get a Power of Attorney letter if you lease). Enjoy your time in purgatory!

No long lines and there’s parking. I just breezed in and out to register my car. Staff is also efficient. Definitely Awesome!