Department of Motor Vehicles

My best DMV experience. There’s always going to be lines at the DMV but Whittier DMV knows how to move that line along quickly. Very efficient here. I will come here as long as I’m within a 50-​mile radius.

Very fast, very courteous. You don’t really even have to make an appointment if you show up first thing in the morning.

The people that work here are so inpatient. and very rude!!. I heard one of the girls at the testing window being very cold to an older woman.. I went yesterday and was disappointed. I’ll never go back to this dmv.

Great DMV. I had to wait 1h10, which is never good but the place was packed and the lady that helped me was awesome. If you need a DMV, you can come in here and you will be fine.

Posting this for the nearest one because there’s no listing for the main agency address:
Almost five years ago, I spent my birthday at the DMV to renew my ID. Now you can renew online (if your address hasn’t changed) or over the mail! They’ll use your most recent photo, which probably means the same one. I could have sworn that it cost me something like $ 12 last time though, definitely under $ 20. The fee is $ 29 now!

I never thought I’d give the DMV a good review, but today’s visit is worth writing about. First off, I arrived for my appointment 20 minutes late because of traffic. Came in for driver’s license renewal, new photo and written test. They still attended to me right away and within 5 minutes my number was called. As I approached window 10, the clerk greeted me with a «Good Morning! How are you today?» I responded, «I’m good!» she asked if I was taking time off work, I responded with «Yes, I’ll be headed to work straight after this». She responded with «Oh, okay, well let’s get you taken care of so you can be on your way!»
Excuse me?! Did she just really say that?! At the DMV? WOW!
I’ve never been greeted with a smile or how are you today from a DMV EVER!
Anyways, so after paying my fee’s, she sent me on to get my photo taken. Not a single person was in line. My picture was taken right away and then I was directed over to the testing section for my written exam.
Everything is all computerized now, no more paper and pencil/​pen test taking. You get your own personal touch screen computer for testing.
The test took me about 5 minutes to complete. I passed of course :)
Afterwards the attendant printed out my paperwork and I was on my way.
Total time at the DMV was 25 minutes!
That’s a record breaker for me, and hopefully it’ll be one for you too!

We’ll this dmv was okay … Once I walked in they were playing Gangsters Paradise. Some of the staff are nice and some are a little rude and the lines weren’t to long i was only in line for 5 min. I was in and out in less then 30 min.

Best dmv & less packed
There all nice and helpful DONT GO TO BELL GARBAGE their rude AF!

Open on Saturday.
Made an appointment online for 940 am Saturday.
Got there at 9am and was out by 10am.
Remember to bring all your documents (i.e. completed forms, U.S. passport, to establish identity, etc.)
I changed my name and took a new photo.
Painless and efficient for ME.

I didn’t make an appointment so the long wait comes as no surprise. I was helped by Rhonda and she was very courteous, polite and registered my out of state car in quick but detailed fashion. I appreciated the vibe in there. Even when I went to pick up my plates, the other lady was nice.
This is a very efficient office. Good job Whittier DMV.

Went in to renew my driver’s license with an appt. I was in and out in approximately 15 min or less. They lady who tended to me was really nice and processed my paperwork quickly. I recommend making an appt before hand if possible., otherwise, you may wait longer.

Peggy working the non appointment line needs additional training. Disabled Veteran visiting to obtain disabled license plates stated that the vehicle title was needed. When this requirement was questioned she checked with someone in the phone and was told this was not needed. Peggy then have him a regular appointment number instead of a number for disabled resulting in a much longer wait. The Veterans Administration had stated there should not be a wait other than behind other disabled persons. Poor service to Veterans. And Peggy stated DMV staff are not permitted to provide their last names.

This DMV is SO INCREDIBLY FAST. I went here to change my name after getting married and I was very literally in and out of here in no more than 20 minutes. They had people directing the lines so that no one had to wait long. The few minutes I was in a line, I had already been handed the application I needed. I was only waiting long enough to get that filled out before I was called up to a window. I will definitely be going to this branch whenever I need to visit the DMV again.

After my experience, I feel bad about the negative DMV jokes. I made my appointment online. I arrived early and had my paperwork filled out. I got to skip a line of 200 people waiting outside. The staff was friendly and nice. It took 30 minutes for me to get everything done and get out of there. It was a great experience from start to finish. Go DMV!

This is my new favorite DMV. I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. They are the most efficient DMV I’ve ever been to. It’s very clean and organized. I won’t be going anywhere else from now on.

Granted your not taking a test and you have an appointment scheduled you should be in and out of the DMV in 20 minutes. The staff are all friendly and efficient.
Make your appointment first online at

Great day to come in. Was in and out in 20 minutes without an appointment! For a change on a drivers license, picture and all!

So, This may be shooting myself in the foot, but this DMV is the place to go if you do not want to wait in long lines.
I have been to the DMV in West Covina (SUPER long lines), Pasadena (You wait a bit, but its small, cramped, and smells), and I have been to the one in Pomona (Imagine a prison chow line… okay, that’s Pomona DMV). The Whittier DMV is by far the best option.
This DMV has very small lines, a short wait time, and has enough space to accommodate the few people to know about it. The DMV representatives are a little nicer than at other DMV’s, but you still get a sour face every now and then. A tip, smile and be positive to them… it rubs off and they become pleasant.
Its a DMV, so there is not much to write about. Its not stinky, is not ghetto, its not that big, but its rarely crowded.
Hit it up.

I’m happy with the service when I arrive to my appointment on time feb 3 2015 2:20pm and sign up for the AB60 license. And right alway they took me in and filled up few paper work. I spoke to #4 Jailah and helped me out. Jailah answered all my questions I had in reguarding about my situation, she is very nice and helpful. If I could give her 10 stars I would for her costumer service. I’m could say Whittier dmv is good and I highly recommend people to stop by. I drove from hacienda Heights and happy to apply for Ab60.
Thanks a lot Jailah.

Surprisingly the Whittier DMV isn’t what you’d think of when you hear DMV. The staff is really friendly and I would’ve given them 5 stars if it hadn’t been for the random guy yelling at the couple of women behind the counter and the two of them yelling back trying to get others in on the convo. I know it’s the holiday season and you’re saying «Hi» but it’s still a place of business and unprofessional.
Anyway, make an appointment and you’ll be in and out within 10 minutes. I went on a Thursday morning and no one was there. After 10am, it’s pretty packed and even with an appointment, it might take a bit longer.