Smart Trick That'll Help You Skip the Line for DMV Appointments in Florida

Setting up an appointment with the Florida DMV, also known as the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), is not an easy feat. Visiting the DMV office in person can take your whole day. The online appointment procedure may be a bit more convenient, but it also requires you to be incredibly tech-savvy.

You don’t need to waste your time making an appointment with the DMV on your own. DoNotPay can make the reservation for you. You can use DoNotPay in your web browser.

How to book a Florida DMV appointment?

There are three ways you can get an appointment with the DMV in Florida:

1. Online
2. Phone
3. In-person

While the in-person and telephone methods of booking will get you an earlier appointment due to possible urgency, online booking is the most convenient method.

Getting an appointment in person

You can schedule your Florida state DMV appointment in person at any DMV office. You can find the location of the nearest office here. Scheduling your appointment in person is exhausting and time-consuming, as you might have to wait in line for hours. While going to the DMV may bring you a fast appointment, it is also the least convenient method.

Getting an appointment online

1. Open the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department webpage
2. Open either one of the following two tabs and click "Make an Appointment"
   1. Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
   2. Motor Vehicles, Tags, and Titles
3. Select the most convenient DMV branch for you. Keep in mind that there may not be any appointments available in your nearest DMV, so we suggest checking multiple locations.
4. Click "Appointment suggested” or “Appointment – All Services." You will be taken to a third-party website.
5. Click the “Create an appointment” button.
6. Read and agree to the terms and conditions for the storage of personal data.
7. The page will show a list of services and their descriptions. Underneath, you can find dropdowns with the county, specific office, type of appointment options, as well as available dates. If you need a sign language interpreter, choose "Any service with a Sign Language Interpreter" on your appointment type.
8. Click "Search Available Slots." If you can't find an available slot on the day of your choosing, click "First Available Slot" to see available terms for that week.
9. Choose one of the free slots. Then, click “Next”.
10. Enter your full name and click “Next”.
11. Enter your contact details, and check the confirmation and reminder options for the appointment. Take note of the details of your reservation and click “Next”.
12. If you encounter any issues, you can visit the Contact us page and ask for help.
13. You can also visit the DMV social media pages for announcements or queries. They have social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.

Getting an appointment over the phone

You can schedule your appointment with the DMV of Florida over the phone. Be prepared to be on hold for a while. If you want to avoid that hassle, let DoNotPay schedule the appointment for you. You don’t need to dial or wait. Use the web app in your browser.

Florida DMV hotline numbers

There are many DMV self-service options available over the phone. You can reach this hotline or one of their other contact details below:

• Self-service option hotline: 1-850-617-3000
• Customer Service: 1-850-617-2000
• Customer Service (CDL Help Desk): 1-850-617-2602
• Commercial Carrier IFTA/IRP Help Desk: 1-850-617-3711
• Commercial Driver License Retest Help Line: 1-850-617-2707
• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement: 1-850-617-2280
• Crash Reports or Records: 1-850-617-3416
• Dealer licensing: 1-850-617-3003

You can find the contact details of the branch office nearest you on the locations page.

Booking a DMV appointment with DoNotPay

Scheduling your DMV appointment in Florida can come with a lot of hassle. In most cases, you have to schedule it weeks in advance. Luckily, DoNotPay can help you get an appointment much faster. You just need to take the following steps:

1. Open DoNotPay in your web browser.
2. Choose the service you want to make an appointment for:
   1. License renewal and application
   2. Written or road test
   3. Vehicle registration renewal
   4. Address change
   5. Vehicle titles
   6. Driver’s records request
3. Choose your available time and date

Make sure you have all the documents necessary for your Florida State DMV reservation ready ahead of time. DoNotPay can also help you gather and fill in specific forms.

What services can I get an appointment for at the Florida DMV?

You can get identity cards and other permits from the DMV. It also regulates REAL I.D. and passports needed to fly domestic flights. In the state of Florida, where fishing and boats are essential sources of livelihood, the DMV handles these records, as well.

At the Florida DMV, you can get an appointment for the following services:

1. Application and renewal of a driver's license and I.D. cards
2. Registration of new vehicles
3. Titles of vehicles
4. Written test
5. Road test
6. Parking permits
7. Concealed permits
8. Hunting and Fishing services
9. Business Tax
10. Property Tax
11. Hazardous Materials report (HazMat)

What paperwork do I need for my Florida DMV appointment?

Ladies at the dmv telling me I don’t have the right paperwork after I sat there waiting for 5 hours pic.twitter.com/6VYzax6vCx

— boo boo the fool? (@holden_a_fork) September 20, 2018

A visit to the DMV always requires some paperwork you need to submit. The documents you need to provide depend on which of the following services you need:

1. REAL I.D. Application
2. License renewal
3. Driver’s license and I.D. card application
4. Vehicle registration or renewal
5. Written test
6. Road test
7. The license plate or sticker replacement
8. Moving permit for vehicles
9. Taking a driving test

What documents do I need for a REAL I.D?

Starting in October 2020, US citizens cannot board a domestic flight without a REAL I.D. or a passport. You should prepare the following documents.

• Primary identification (one document)
  • US birth certificate
  • Consular report of birth abroad
  • Valid US passport or passport card
  • Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561
  • Certificate of Naturalization, Form N-550 or Form N-570
• Proof of social security (one document)
  • Social security card with the current name
  • Printed W-2 form
  • Paycheck or stub
  • SSA-1099
  • Any printed 1099 form
• Proof of residential address (two documents)
  • Utility bill
  • Mortgage, deed, monthly mortgage statement, residential rental/lease agreement or mortgage payment booklet
  • Utility work order or hook up not older than 60 days at the moment of your application
  • Florida vehicle registration or title
  • Florida voter registration card
  • Selective service card
  • Automobile payment booklet
  • Current automobile insurance policy or bill
  • Medical or health card with address listed
  • Current homeowner insurance policy or bill
  • An unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the US
  • Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
  • Form DS2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor
  • W-2 or 1099 form
  • A letter from a transitional service provider, homeless shelter, or a halfway house verifying they receive mail for the customer with a Certification of Address form
  • FDLE registration form
  • Mail from financial institutions including checking, savings or investment account statements
  • Letter from federal, state, county, or city government agencies

If you changed your name, bring all documents linking to the name changes. You can only use a government-issued marriage certificate.

How can I get a driver’s license renewal?

If you choose to renew your license in person, the staff will provide you with a renewal form you need to complete. To renew your license online, take the following steps:

1. Answer the questions on the Go Renew website.
2. Verify your Social Security Number
3. Pay the application and online transaction fees, if applicable
4. Wait for the license in your mail

What documents do I need for a driver’s license or I.D. card application?

Ladies at the dmv telling me I don’t have the right paperwork after I sat there waiting for 5 hours pic.twitter.com/6VYzax6vCx

— boo boo the fool? (@holden_a_fork) September 20, 2018

Similar to the REAL I.D. application, you will need the following documents:

• One document proving Primary identification
• One document proving Social Security Number
• Two documents proving the residential address
• Application form

What documents are necessary for getting or renewing a car registration?

To renew your registration, you need the following documents:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of Florida Insurance
• A completed Application for a Certificate of Title With/Without Registration (HSMV form 82040)
• The license plate or vehicle identification number (VIN)

What are the documents needed for my driving tests?

Once you have prepared for a written test, bring the following documents before taking the test.

• Proof of identity
• Two proofs of residency
• Proof of payment for the application
• Certification of completion of driver’s education

The documents to prepare for a road test are:

• Learner’s permit
• Florida Insurance

When should I go to the DMV office in Florida?

If you decide to visit the DMV office in person, you need to prepare for a long wait, especially if you choose to do more than just make a reservation. To avoid spending hours in the DMV of Florida, head to their offices in the middle of the week. The DMV is less crowded on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Avoid visiting during lunch hours or the final working hours of the day. The end of the month can get pretty hectic too.

When is the next available DMV appointment in Florida?

Depending on the branch you are in and the type of appointment you need, getting a DMV appointment may take anywhere from one day to a whole week. Once you get an appointment, you may have to wait a whole month for it.

Make a reservation using DoNotPay and avoid any further trouble. We can get you an appointment quite fast. Open it on your web browser.

How can I counter long wait times?

The DMV tends to keep its users waiting on hold for a while. To avoid wasting your time, let DoNotPay make all the arrangements for you. All you have to do is wait for the notification that says a human representative is on the line. Open the DoNotPay web app.

You can also access their services online. No need for Florida DMV reservations for any of these:

• One-time renewal for driver’s license or I.D. card
• Address change on driver’s license and I.D. card
• Replacing lost or stolen license
• Renewal or replacement of registration
• Request for public records

Some of these actions may require a third-party site or a different app to request particular services.

Where are the Florida DMV branches?

The DMV in Florida has various branches and even offers a Mobile Office option. You can see all of its office locations here. Here are several of the DMV branches that you can visit.

Hillsborough

Address:

1834 James L. Redman Parkway

Plant City, FL, 33563

Phone: (813)635-5200

Open times

Miami-Dade

Address:

18655 S. Dixie Highway

Miami, FL, 33157

Phone: (305)252-1001

Open times

Jackson

Address:

3613 Highway 90

Marianna, FL, 32446

Phone: (850)482-9602

Open times

Let DoNotPay help you contact the right DMV office for your issues. Use DoNotPay on your web browser.

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