Had a similar experience myself. Thought I'd breeze through renewing online after work one day, but nope... got stuck in some endless loading loop. Ended up driving down there anyway. Maybe their system just randomly picks who to mess with?
Honestly, I doubt it's random. Had a buddy who swore the online renewal was rigged against him—every single time, he'd hit some glitch or error. But when I tried it last month, smooth sailing. Maybe it's more about timing? Like if you're hitting peak hours after work, their servers just can't handle the load. I renewed mine at like 10pm on a Tuesday and had zero issues... might be worth trying an odd hour next time.
I've noticed similar issues with other government sites—seems like server overload is a common issue, especially during peak hours. If you're stuck renewing online again, I'd suggest clearing your browser cache first (just to rule out any local glitches), then aim for late night or early morning when traffic drops off. Anyone know if using a different browser or incognito mode actually makes a difference here? I've heard mixed things...
I've run into this exact headache before—government sites seem to love crashing right when you need them most. Clearing cache is a good call, but honestly, I've never noticed incognito mode or switching browsers making much difference. Could just be anecdotal though... Late night renewals have always been my go-to solution. Less traffic, fewer headaches. Maybe give that a shot next time and save yourself some stress?
Late-night renewals might work, but honestly, I've had mixed luck with that. Last time I tried renewing my license at midnight thinking I'd beat the rush, the site was still glitchy as ever. Maybe the servers just hate me personally, who knows...
One thing that surprisingly helped me was using my phone instead of my laptop. Sounds weird, right? But for some reason, the mobile version of the site loaded smoother and didn't crash halfway through. Could've been pure luck, but hey, worth a shot if you're desperate.
Also, has anyone tried calling their local DMV directly? I know, I know—sounds like torture—but sometimes they can renew over the phone or at least give you a workaround. Might save you from pulling your hair out staring at a spinning wheel on your screen.
