"Still quicker than the DMV line, though."
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Kiosks are usually the way to go, especially if you hit them early. I try to avoid Mondays and Fridays altogether—seems like everyone rushes in before or after the weekend. Midweek mornings around opening time have worked best for me.
One thing I'd add is to double-check online beforehand if your local kiosk is actually working. I've driven out a couple times only to find it out of order or offline...pretty frustrating. Also, make sure your address and info are updated online first; otherwise, the kiosk might reject your renewal attempt. Learned that one the hard way.
Honestly, though, even with occasional hiccups, it's still miles better than waiting at the DMV. Last time I went in person, I spent half the morning just sitting there. Not ideal when you've got tenants calling about a plumbing issue or something urgent.
