DMV

Worst DMV in the world I went twice to renew my handicap permit and told me I need to take it to my doctor to fix the mistakes they did which my doctor fixed last time I went to see him and the DMV still denies my permit they are nothing but lazy prejudice people who discriminate against people with disabilities don’t recommend this place better off somewhere else

Really rude staff! Couldn’t go back in the building because they close at 5, but it was 4:57! Wow

This DMV is like all the other ones. Full of attitudes and as if we’re a burden to them. The only problem I have is why do they allow DMV employees to park in the handicapped spot right in front of the building? That employee walked right in with a Starbucks cup in her hand and her Mercedes key in the other. Isn’t that for the public? Isn’t that for the people that come in and out and not stay parked there for 8 hours? I get that they have their fare share of constantly dealing with idiots and attitudes. But to take away a handicapped parking spot because you’re too lazy to park where all the employees have to park is wrong and extremely inconsiderate.

I hate waiting. It’s not as bad a wait, but could be faster. BTW if you work at this DMV and are not busy with a customer, please at least act like you’re busy. Don’t start chit chatting with your coworkers, try and be a little discreet. I know I’m full of crap because I’m sure you’re all hard working employees but it’s all about image. It just looks bad when we’re all waiting you guys are yapping your mouth non-​stop.

I went in to get an h6 print out and I asked the attended if she could explain it to me. And she said no your ticket was only for the print out (with an attitude) minding the print was not free it cost me $ 5.00 dollars. She said I would have to go back in line and get another ticket for her to explain the h6 to me. MINDING I PAID FOR IT AND NO WHERE ON MY ORIGINAL TICKET SAID IT WAS ONLY FOR A PRINT OUT. TALK ABOUT RUDE AND LAZY. Thank god I pay for AAA.

Rude lady! Fat Ammy look alike will exaggerate every little thing, likes to scream and use inappropriate language.
First driving test experience and she made it hell.

Estas señoras instructoras parece que se ponen mas nerviosas que el alumno, te hacen fallar la prueba en un dos por tres, no hacen bien si trabajo rudas repugnates y muy cerias.

What a joke. Had a drive test for 9:30. Pulled up waited behind other 10 cars. 15 minutes later I’m told I need to go in to the window to check in. 10 minutes in line there and get to the RUDE bitch at window 20 (doesn’t wear a name tag so not sure of name, think it was Carmen or something) bitch fits! She told me I needed the reg. and ins. Ok I get them out of the car and back in line. Another 10 minutes, same BITCH at window 20. Now she tells me I’m late for my appointment and I need the driver who drove me to DMV and I had to get back in line and wait again. Stupid cow couldn’t tell me the first time. Finally got to window 21 (not real friendly but at least not a total ignorant bitch like window 20.) Ok finally checked in back in driving line and waiting 45 minutes. Finally 1 and a half hours after my appointment time I get to take the test. DMV needs to hire human beings not the lifeless ignorant jerks that are there now. Your appointment system is useless as are your employees!!!

With appointment, it was 2m wait at most; but in case that you cannot wait for the appointment, the line starts at 6am, and the door opens at 8am

Unbelievable lack of consideration toward their clients, most of the initial graders are rude, if you want to waste 5 hours of your time and be treated like crap this is the place to go. You’re sitting there waiting for your number to be called and watching their employees walk around laughing carrying on conversations and totally ignoring the line that goes outside the building. This place gives other DMVs a bad name

Worse dmv to take your behind the wheel test their so rude and they exaggerate so much. The girl was so mean to me and failed me for one small thing I would’ve past but she was just moody and I’m guessing it wasn’t her day but any ways don’t waste your time in this ghetto dmv everyone seems moody go to Whittier or a nicer area they might be nicer and less moody.

If I could give it a negative five star rating I would. Five hours, five hours of my time, life, gone. I will never get that time back either, and the DMV employees gingerly still prance around. Not only did I lose time here but the people, even their top managers, did not know how to address my DMV issues and concerns! Instead, as what I felt was simply a way to add insult to their incompetence and negligence, they give me a form for me to go and order Special Plates!!!
Seriously, I guess that they thought that they were simply dealing with some poor dumb schmuck and didn’t know better.
These idiots, towards the end of my conversation with them, not only find out that I am a former law enforcement officer, an instructor for their sorry ass DMV systems, and a 100% disabled combat veteran.
Rather than loosing my top and going Drill Sergeant ape-​shit on all these sorry sacks of water, I made another appointment to go and get not only my questions answered but my issues resolved.
Seriously DMV, you could at least train One, one damn employee to specialize in dealing with Military Veterans Affairs. As your rep told me too, «We don’t get many of you here, but when we do, rather than to try to provide a smooth transition to do the least for someone who has already sacrificed so much for us, we often fail miserably in helping them. All because we lack training. I’m sorry» the representative said.
She’s the one that defused my anger and calmed me down with her honesty. But to the Management and Supervision staff out there, and all DMV’s as well, please train your staff in dealing with and helping all of the military veterans. As much as you don’t want to hear it, they’re the reason why you still have a job and you are not speaking German, or going to the ovens for your lack of performance.
So today I’ll be going back to get my issues resolved. And this time, this time I even printed the CA Vehicle Code Sections that apply to my issues. Unfortunately, I’ll have educate them on their own jobs. SMH.

I wish I could give it zero stars! I have been here since 7:40 am! And it’s already 11:15 been here for almost 4 hours, Worst DMV that I have been to! Don’t come here save yourself some time… I did walk-​in, either make an appointment and Waite over 2 – 3 months to receive and appointment or walk –in and be ready to wait 2−4hours.

Worst service ever! It took me an hour and a half just to obtain a number not to mention the wait time of 3 hours to be seen! Employees were just wondering around chit chatting with other employees. Never coming back again even if I have to drive further to another DMV.

LINES WILL WRAP AROUND THE BUILDING!!!
Get there early. They open at eight but if your there by six am you can be one of the first. Parking is killer mid day. You will have to scavenge for one diligently. The people that work there are the stars that I really give for.
They offer come back appointments if you don’t have a document you didn’t know u needed like a police report for a lost license plate. The front desk people are very nice if your nice so put your best foot forward and make their day.
Replacement plates are 20.00 and u will need a police report from the city you lost it in! Just a FYI

my experience was considered fast I just had to renew license. They open @ 8 without appointment.
There is a long line by 7:30am. Get there 1 hour before they open.
Bring a clipboard and a pen because you’re going to be filling stuff out while you stand in line.
They do not accept credit cards, so bring either cash, debit card, or cashier check.
I’m Rating it 5 stars considering the stereotypical DMV nightmares I had on my mind going into this but turning out rather opposite.
All in all 1.5 hours is not bad considering other people waiting 4 hours.

I made an appointment for a drivers license and I made no line. I was in there for less than an hour including the time it took me to fill out the application, having my picture taken, taking the written test and walking out with my permit. For my behind the wheel appointment it went pretty smooth also. Staff was friendly. I have nothing bad to say about this DMV. Easy to pass driving test also so that’s a plus

Have you ever had a doctor place super cold hands on your back or chest feeling around?
Well, at this DMV, the doctors have hand warmers before they touch your skin.
Or you know what is worse than cold hands?
Clammy hands from a masseuse. Cold clammy hands.
Bleh!
The masseuses at this DMV have soft but firm hands.
They smell of baby powder and lavender. And are soft and smooth. Like silk and satin but with fingertips of cashmere.
Or have you ever been choked by a hand that feels like it is trying to hold an avocado? The employees at this DMV won’t do that. They have a firm grip, that has pressure and force and adds pleasure to their strong grip around your neck.
The employees here handle everything with a smile and a laugh and caring hands.
At least the ones I dealt with did.
Full of giggles, smiles… just good people.
Oh… the impatience of the bourgeois.
They do not sip wine, they gulp it down like soda pop.
They do not caress women, they devour them.
They do not sniff at the rare essence of a fine perfume, they try to germ it into their’s, and everyone’s else, nostrils.
No. No. This dmv is a place of artisty. Not a country square dance but a ballet.
This dmv is the pearlescent golden gates of heaven and not the double arcs of McDonalds.
This is the best DMV.
Plus! The people watching is epic.
Thanks, Department of Motor Vehicles.
Thanks.

Omg what great service do they have here! I passed my drivers test the first time here after failing in other dmv’s and they operate really smoothly but fast
Totally recommend coming here!

I recently moved back to los angeles and needed to register cars and get my license. Bell Gardens has improved BIG TIME compared to 10 years ago.
The good:
— If you make an appointment the wait times are really short. If not, they can go around the building before opening at 8am
— The «front desk» is really helpful and courteous. 5-​stars for them!
— Security guard also has a great attitude and keeps things moving outside. 5-​stars for him!
The bad:
— There are some employees there with really bad attitudes… even a couple that are really condescending and disrespectful.
— I have been to the DMV twice. First time was a 5-​star experience, but this second time was really bad. This one employee in particular seemed to get off on giving me a hard time.
Tips:
— Parking lot starts filling up at 8:30. If you show up at this time and see that there are many cars in the lot you may be better off parking on the street (if you’re in a hurry)
— Download and fill out the forms before showing up to the DMV. You’ll sometimes find that you need additional documents that you would have otherwise left at home.
— For MOTORCYCLE DRIVING TEST. I recommend that you show up during closing hours to practice. The circular track is NOT a flat surface. It has two different inclines that may get a little tricky. 30 minutes of practice during the weekend really helped me. What worked best for me was keeping the bike in 1^st gear and not touching the clutch or throttle. I would not have known if I didn’t practice!

Total wait time 17 minutes! MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!
My appointment was at 2:50 but I was making line already at 2:45. It took 3 minutes to get helped to get a ticket, 7 minutes to get called & 7 minutes to get 2 driving records & pay of course.
Driving records are $ 5 each; they have 3 yr & 10 yr
FYI– they do not use the driving record page they have online! So do not waste your time filling it out. Mine went straight to the trash.
Great service and smiles all around!