Yeah, sounds about right. DMV online systems always seem convenient at first, but then you hit some weird snag and you're stuck. Wonder why they can't streamline it better... Glad you got it sorted eventually though.
I feel like half the issue is they keep patching up old systems instead of just starting fresh. I mean, every time I've renewed online, there's always some random error or page timeout that makes me wonder if my payment went through twice. Honestly, sometimes it's easier just to bite the bullet and go in person—at least then you know it's done right. But hey, glad you finally got it sorted...hope you didn't accidentally pay double!
I've had similar frustrations with the online renewal system myself. While going in person does feel more reliable, I've found a couple of tricks that help smooth out the online process. First, try renewing at off-peak hours—late evening or early morning usually works best. The servers seem less overloaded then, reducing the chance of timeouts or errors. Also, clear your browser cache and cookies before starting; it sounds trivial, but it genuinely helps prevent random glitches.
If you're worried about double payments, check your bank or credit card statement online immediately after the transaction. Most financial institutions update pending transactions quickly, so you'll see right away if something went through twice. If it does happen, contacting customer support promptly usually resolves it without much hassle.
I agree, though—at some point, patching old systems becomes counterproductive. A complete overhaul might be costly upfront, but it'd probably save everyone headaches (and money) in the long run...
Yeah, good tips there. Honestly, I gave up on the online renewal after it glitched twice and charged me double—got it sorted eventually, but what a pain. Now I just swing by in person during lunch break; usually in and out pretty quick if you avoid Mondays or Fridays. Agree though, they really need to just bite the bullet and upgrade the whole system already...
"Honestly, I gave up on the online renewal after it glitched twice and charged me double"
Ugh, been there... glad you got that sorted! I usually do mine in person too—midweek is golden. Learned that the hard way after wasting a whole afternoon one Friday. And yeah, agree completely about needing to upgrade the system. Feels like they're still using tech from the 90s sometimes. Hang in there!
