Denver Motor Vehicle Division

So, first off. I come here when I want to feel good about myself. I mean, i have been through some s**t in my day and i;m not boyscout if you know what I mean but dang, some of these people look straight vicious. or homeless. I can’t tell. No matter. Despite the bad rap of the DMV, the service huur is legit.

I really do like this DMV. The people that work here are great and are meticulous about their work. I did wait almost 2 hours before having my number called to register a new vehicle. (Grabbed ticket at 1:15 on a Wednesday, 65 people back in line!, and was helped around 3:00) I knew that they were probably going to be busy but that’s a pretty long wait.

Colorado is the only state I’ve lived in that requires a customer to apply in person for a new vehicle title and license plate. So why do they under-​staff the Motor Vehicle offices? I arrived at 1:28 on a Friday afternoon to find three clerks actively helping customers. Another three could be seen in the background, actively avoiding work. Net result: lots of people waiting for help that comes VERY slowly. The clerks on staff today (the ones who were working, anyway) seemed helpful, if not as frustrated as the customers. The slow service isn’t their fault. C’mon Colorado… the entire process is broken. Many states allow the dealer to file title and registration paperwork through the mail, and your plates arrive within a month. If you insist on requiring people to register in person, can you at least staff these offices to handle the workload? I’ve been here over an hour, and there’s still five people ahead of me.

5 stars? Yea great service today. Go CO I was happy to see tattoos from an employee! That’s so great that he can be himself — this is a great location to get speedy service.

I expect a wait but 1 hr for a new registration is a little much during midday and midweek. With 35 people waiting, there were only two staff members. The electronic check-​in system doesn’t help if there isn’t the matching staffing.

BEST VISIT EVER! Usually go to the Peoria office and wait at least an hour. I went to the 44^th Ave office on the 13^th of Match… a Friday at 3 pm and was prepared for the worst. I waked in. no line… both security guard and clerk were very nice and friendly. I was out in 5 minutes! It was awesome!!!

You suck so hard for a million reasons. That’s about all the time I want to waste on you.

They must have improved since all the one and two stars.
After spending most of the afternoon clicking in circles through the all-​but-​useless
site, I finally gave in and visited the 44^th Ave location. I won’t say that the DMV is fun, but at least it was relatively painless (minus the fact that the renewal fee is close to three times the last one I paid in Oregon). Granted, I went mid-​month on a Tuesday afternoon, but I’d say in and out in less than fifteen minutes has to be some kind of record.
Even so, I won’t be going back any more often than absolutely necessary (I mean, really, who spends their free time kickin’ it at the local DMV?). But, at least I know that when I DO have to go back, the experience at this office will be a little less frustrating than it might be elsewhere.

If you drive, a trip to the DMV is inevitable, but if you’re prepared it’s not as bad as its reputation. I got my paperwork in order before I arrived, so all I had to do was get in line and wait. I arrived early on a Tuesday for one trip and early on a Thursday for another. My wait was not more than ½ hour. Once I was called, it was a quick process since I had everything in order. I believe I was done in less than an hour during each visit. I used my wait time to make phone calls about another errand I had to run later that day.
Those who seemed frustrated or had been waiting along time were folks who forgot to bring the information. A quick visit to the web site or a call to the office (I did both, and both were fast and easy) lets you know what you need to do/​have before you get in line. They also list times to go to avoid a longer wait.

What’s worse, a trip to the DMV or a trip to the dentist for a root canal? I think I would opt for the dentist if I had a choice. Nothing will ruin your day faster then an 1.5 hour wait at this efficiently ran government establishment. The DMV is a perfect example of our fine tax dollars at work. Long wait times, disgruntled employees, and a «take a number» waiting system that I haven’t seen since a trip to the deli counter circa 1985. The one redeeming quality of the DMV is the people watching is amazing. A few examples of some of the things I witnessed:
A gentleman having his card declined four times and the lady finally telling him, «Sir, this is the last time I am going to try this, you need to work this out with your bank.» I did feel for the guy after he got up early that morning only to have insufficient funds in his account, now granted if he’s a thief with a stolen card then he can suck it.
Another gentleman using an unacceptable form of ID. «Sir, I can’t accept a drivers license that has been expired for over a year.» Really bro? Getting plates renewed with an expired license.
If you must go, go early and join the line at least 15 minutes prior to opening.

You will need diapers when you call because by the time you get a real person on the line, you will be old enough that you won’t be able to hold it any longer. You have better chances of winning the lottery than getting a real person on the line. AND I might add that they don’t have any known way to circumvent their system and get to an operator. They are so sadist that if you hit 0,*,# it will take you back to the beginning of the recording.
Hey Denver, I know you’re cheap and don’t want to pay a living human being to help me out but my time is valuable.

3 hour wait for tag renewal. The whole place smelled like a burn ward.

Went in on a Friday morning at 8:45am. I was out of there by 9:15am. The clerk was pleasant and thankfully it was not busy. I’ve waited over 2 hours at the Five Points location.

So apparently you have to get here and wait in line at least a half hour if not more BEFORE they open at 8am, as there is already a huge line waiting at the door if you try to roll in here at 7:55am. Bring coffee and a kindle and try not to let it ruin your morning.

It’s a DMV, too many people that need services and not enough people to help. Just be patient because the people who work here are actually really friendly, and they probably want you out of here as much as you do. Come when they open and you won’t have to wait as long, but not so surprisingly there is still a wait.
A plus there is parking here in a spacious parking lot, as opposed to the one in five points.

Lauren T. got it so right. Bring a hobby with you. It doesn’t even need to be anything you have ever done yet. Just something you think you might want to be a good at if you had as much time as Edward Cullen. Once you leave you will never want to be a vampire and live forever because it is just TOO BORING.
Lets be fair though. The people at the desks, once you get there are very nice and helpfull. Its not their fault you have to spend half of eternity waiting to see them. Seriously though you have a pretty good chance of finding Doctor Who in the amount of time you are waiting here.

Bring a book, knitting needles, and a razor to shave off the beard you grow while waiting.
At least get your number in line ticket and go to Welton st café for some fried okra. YUMM! That made it worth the wait.
They now except credit cards and have a fax machine. (Nice if you don’t have a print out of your insurance).
The workers, like their electronics, work at the speed of dial up.
Good luck

If I must go to the DMV, then this is the one I choose. It’s usually relatively calm compared to other DMV’s around town. By calm, I mean a reasonable wait time. That being said, I’m not sure how you can rate a DMV. Going to the DMV only evokes fear and anger for most people. There’s NO WAY I could ever give a DMV over three stars.
There’s nothing fancy to report about this place. Pick and number and wait your turn. They only renew and register at this location so if you need a DL you’ll have to go to one of the other spots.
A good rule of thumb: stay away on the beginning or end of the month.

I have spent quite a bit of time at this DMV over the past few weeks, and you know what? It’s totally fine.
The staff is awesome– I fortuitously worked with Sylvia for all three of my visits, and she was very kind and understanding. She went out of her way to help me get my paperwork together, even going so far as to call over to a different DMV so they’d have my documents ready and I wouldn’t have to wait in line.
This place is pretty busy no matter when you go– definitely avoid it on a Friday. I went at 8:05 am on a Wednesday and had to wait 40 minutes– there were already about 25 people there waiting.

Well, you have to visit the [automobile license plate] DMV a few times in your life.
Given that you have to, this is one of the better locations to visit.
Friendly staff.
Quick service.
No waiting.
Lots of free parking.
My tax dollars at work.