Thumbs Up To The DMV in Deerfield, IL
I had to renew my license — which after 10 years is reasonable. I dredded doing it. Who wouldn’t. So many people, the waiting time, the expected run-around. Curious if anyone enjoys ticking off these kinds of maintenance things that HAVE to be done. Well, going forward there’s a chance that I could. My experience farrrrrrr exceeded my expectations.
Sure, going to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Deerfield, IL early in the day helps. I was playing anthropologist, noting the process, so I timed it. In total it took one hour and 15 minutes – and the place was packed with tons of newbies chaperoned by their Moms getting their first taste of automobile bureaucracy! My take-away…not bad. During my visit – I waited in one line, sat for my # to be called, took an eye exam, paid for my re-newal, studied, took a written test, and had my new picture taken.
But this is the kicker … everyone who worked at the DMV in Deerfield was beyond efficient, totally professional and even warm. Hmmmm … what was even more surprising is that they seem to really like their jobs. I appreciated the re-taking of my photo — even she said the first one sucked and the man @ the counter telling me the written test was pretty easy — which it was. The bathrooms, OK not the cleanest but nothing too terrible.
Next time you have to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Deerfield, IL …just go and skip the procrastinating. Its not bad if you bring a book and accept that you’ll be parked there for about 75 minutes or so. By the way…they changed the renewal dates so I’ll be heading back there sooner than I had thought … my next renewal is in four years vs. ten. Can’t wait.
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