State of Ohio BMV

I am beyond sad that this place is closed. It was truly BMV heaven. Ah, well, back to the privately owned, no seating, badly lit hell of the strip malls franchises. I can’t help but think it was cronyism that forced the close, because it was truly efficient and functional for all concerned.

Well, it’s ok.
For starters, if you had not previously been here, they only accept checks and cash. Throwing is out there as I figured this out myself from seeing it in a tip. They do have a bank of america ATM, enjoy the fees.
So there are positives and negatives here.
They have a number of stations open to help quite a few people. However, when i was there (shortly after opening), about half of the people were standing around gossiping as they were only for tag renewals. Didn’t really help me since I was getting a license.
The process is fairly quick, but it would have been nice to be able to have/​fill out the forms prior to getting to the counter. You waste about 10 minutes or so just by standing there and filling out basic info forms.
The info desk is nice and helps to weed out the people who don’t have the necessary info so it doesn’t clog up the line.

Full service, modern, efficient, with a great staff… I don’t hate going to this BMV! Walk-​in and talk to the only person you see, they will quickly listen to your tale, ask for preliminary paperwork, and give you a number (or send you away to seek more paperwork). This prevents you from wasting too much time before you find out your don’t have your much needed blahblahblah statement.
The waiting room is comfortable, but without entertainment other than people watching. Your number will be called pretty fast and will appear above one of the MANY clerks working the large room. The clerk selected for you is one that specializes in your issue (getting a license, renewing a license, getting plates, problems, etc.), so no more getting trapped behind the guy who wants to get a license but refuses to recognize the state of Ohio’s right to issue licenses and drives an experimental hovercar. Your skilled specialist clerk will quickly assess your issue and you’ll probably sit down again. Your number will appear above another specialist and your problem will be solved or you will run through a few more clerks until it is. It’s as efficient a process as I have seen and I am willing to drive from across town to use this specific office because of it.
Hate the BMV? Spend as little time with them as possible by coming to this office.

Great place to overhear conversations.
Once I was here to get my license renewed and a girl came in with her older sister to get her driver’s permit. Well, the girl was really excited for her permit because she wanted to go to strip clubs with her sister. I guess strip clubs let people in at 15? Huh. You learn something new everyday!
They took a particularly awful picture of me here… it was really up close and I can’t wait to get it changed.
Lots of seats.

Wow, I can’t believe I’m giving four stars to a BMV. But honestly, I’m impressed. This location has it figured out!
I needed to get new plates and stickers, so off to the BMV I went. Upon entering this location, you are directed to a check-​in station. They confirm the reason for your visit and documents needed, then give you a number. You are then directed to sit in the adjacent waiting area until the appropriate staff member calls your number to address your needs. Wait times are inevitable, but I’m much rather sit and watch CNN on their tvs for 10 minutes than stand in a line getting increasingly irritable.
This location makes a dreaded chore just a bit more tolerable!