Early mornings are decent, but honestly, I've had better luck with the kiosk route you mentioned. Quick tip: double-check your state's DMV site first to make sure your address and info are current—otherwise, the kiosk might bounce you back online (been there, done that... not fun). Also, AAA offices are great, but some grocery store kiosks can be picky about payment methods. Bring a backup card just in case it decides to be moody that day.
Kiosks are handy, but honestly, I've found AAA offices to be the most reliable option overall. Yeah, you might wait a bit longer than at a kiosk, but at least you're dealing with an actual person who can sort out any weird issues on the spot. Last time I tried a grocery store kiosk, it randomly rejected my debit card even though it worked everywhere else that day... go figure.
Also, if your license is about to expire soon, I'd recommend just biting the bullet and going in person. You never know when some random detail—like an outdated address or a typo in your name—could trip you up online or at a kiosk. Better safe than sorry, especially if you're like me and juggling a million other things (hello, homeownership!). A quick DMV visit might seem annoying now, but trust me, it's way less stressful than scrambling last-minute because the kiosk decided to have an attitude.
"Better safe than sorry, especially if you're like me and juggling a million other things (hello, homeownership!)."
Totally agree with this. I've done the kiosk thing once, and it glitched out halfway through—ended up wasting more time than if I'd just gone to AAA or DMV directly. Also, keep in mind some kiosks don't handle address changes or name corrections well. I moved recently (mid-renovation chaos...) and going in person saved me from a potential headache later on. Worth the hassle, imo.
Yeah, going in person can be a pain, but it's usually the safest bet. Has anyone tried renewing online through the DMV site directly? I did it last year and it was surprisingly smooth—no glitches or anything. But I wasn't changing addresses or anything complicated, so maybe that's why. If you're dealing with address changes or name corrections, probably better to just bite the bullet and go in person... annoying but saves trouble later.
"If you're dealing with address changes or name corrections, probably better to just bite the bullet and go in person..."
Yeah, gotta agree with this. I did mine online once, thinking it'd be quicker, but changing my address turned into a nightmare—ended up going in anyway. Better to suck it up once than deal with DMV limbo later.
