How to Set an Appointment With the DMV
Visitors to the DMV usually find themselves waiting in long lines especially in highly-populated cities. Avoid spending hours in your local DMV office by scheduling an appointment in advance. Collect all necessary information -- and have it at hand -- prior to scheduling an appointment.
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Instructions
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Online
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Go to your state's DMV online-appointment website. Many states allow appointments to be scheduled online.
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Select the type of appointment you want to schedule. These could include a driving test, written test or office visit.
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Select the office closest to your location. Schedule the appointment from the list of offices in your state.
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Enter your first and last name, permit or driver's license number, date of birth and telephone number into the corresponding fields.
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Select the appointment date. Some online systems show the first available slot at the DMV location. Some show all available dates.
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Click the submission option to reserve your appointment date. Some state's send an email verifying the appointment date, time and place.
Phone
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Call your state's DMV appointment number. This number varies per state. Find the number on your state's DMV website under contact information (see "Resources").
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Inform the DMV representative that you wish to make an appointment; specify the type of appointment or service you require. Some numbers are automated; select the option that coincides with your appointment choice.
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Provide your name, driver's license, state identification number or permit number, date of birth and contact information to the representative, or enter the required information using your phone's keypad.
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Select your local DMV office, and the preferred appointment date.
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