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re: LA Drivers License Renewal - LA is doing something right!

Posted on 2/1/22 at 10:27 am to
Posted by YatInTheHat
Member since Apr 2017
940 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 10:27 am to
It’s like opposite world over here in Texas.

Their version of the DMV is straight out of the 80s. You even leave with a temporary paper license while you wait 2 weeks for the real one in the mail.
Posted by Stexas
SWLA
Member since May 2013
7012 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 10:44 am to
The DMV has been closed in LC since hurricane Laura so we've been using title companies locally. They're so freakin busy it's kind of a PIA to be honest.
Posted by bj0969
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
280 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 10:46 am to
Did my renewal in Baton Rouge 2 weeks ago at the Hi-Nabor on Jones Creek. Very nice people, maybe 10mins. Bonus is not having to deal with DMV!
Posted by jcaz
Laffy
Member since Aug 2014
19271 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 10:48 am to
Or go to a third party place and get it done without dealing with state workers or the underclass trying to clear unpaid tickets.
Posted by holmesbr
Baton Rouge, La.
Member since Feb 2012
4053 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 10:55 am to
Why do you need proof of insurance for a driver license renewal? You don't have to own a car to have a driver license. Insurance goes with the car right?
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129146 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 11:02 am to
I don’t have to renew my driver’s license until 2043 when I turn 65

Posted by Art Vandelay
LOUISIANA
Member since Sep 2005
11504 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 11:10 am to
It’s very nice. I had to renew mine over the summer. No wait and very easy. The lady did however give me some flack about my documents for my real ID. I brought exactly what I needed based off the website. She double checked and it was all good. In and out in about 15 minutes.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
40972 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 12:13 pm to
quote:

It’s like opposite world over here in Texas.

Their version of the DMV is straight out of the 80s. You even leave with a temporary paper license while you wait 2 weeks for the real one in the mail.


I remember when I moved there after Katrina and I went to transfer my license, and they gave me a freaking piece of paper. I was like WTF.

It's still like that??
Posted by YatInTheHat
Member since Apr 2017
940 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 12:20 pm to
My son just got his and yes they send you home with a piece of paper, it’ll take 7-10 days to get the actual license in the mail.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
42337 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 12:23 pm to
There is a title place here in Broussard that does drivers license renewals. By appointment only due to Covid. In and out in 10 minutes and got hit on by a gay guy. All around positive experience
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
40972 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 12:40 pm to
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There is a title place here in Broussard that does drivers license renewals. By appointment only due to Covid. In and out in 10 minutes and got hit on by a gay guy. All around positive experience


Do those title service places (private owned) actually give you a DL when you walk out the door/ Or do you have to go to DMV to pick up / get it mailed to you?
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
19531 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 12:41 pm to
They just sent a renewed DL to me in the mail, didn't even ask and I didn't pay any fees.
Posted by ChickennBiscuits
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2019
361 posts
Posted on 2/1/22 at 1:22 pm to
I'm surprised they're still printing/issuing on-site. Other states mail them to you as an added control to ensure you're providing the correct address.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
42337 posts
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:32 pm to
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Do those title service places (private owned) actually give you a DL when you walk out the door/ Or do you have to go to DMV to pick up / get it mailed to you?


I got a new drivers license from them. There is a place in new Iberia that advertises the same service.
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
60484 posts
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:55 pm to
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DMV office in Chalmette

Did you go to Rocky & Carlo’s after?
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