Posts Tagged ‘Delaware DMV’
New Security Protocols Being Implemented at All Delaware DMV Locations
The Division of Motor Vehicles is implementing new security screening protocols at all Delaware DMV locations this week. Customers will now be required to pass through weapons detector systems that are staffed by private security when entering a DMV facility. Changes to entering and exiting the facilities is also being made and law enforcement will…
Read MoreDelaware DMV Warns of Statewide Scam
A new text message phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles which states that the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and needs to “click on a link” to pay the amount due by a specific date to avoid suspension of their vehicle registration and driving privileges. This is a scam…
Read MoreMost DE DMV Locations to Reopen Monday
The DMV locations in Georgetown, Dover and Delaware City will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 10am for regular business hours. However the Karen L. Johnson DMV south of Wilmington, the site of last week’s fatal shooting, will remain closed next week. Residents in New Castle County needing DMV services should utilize the Delaware City…
Read MoreRegistration Begins for DMV’s Low-Digit Tag Lottery Monday, Oct 23
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will hold its annual low-digit tag release beginning on Monday, November 6. Tag-A-Palooza 2023 will be five days of online giveaways and four in-person events. Registrations to win a low-digit tag will begin at 8am on Monday, October 23 – and you must register in advance – through Thursday,…
Read MoreMilton Woman Fights DMV Recall of “FCANCER” Vanity Plate
The ACLU of Delaware is taking up the case of a Milton woman whose vanity license plate has been recalled by the Division of Motor Vehicles.The DMV apparently feels that “FCANCER” is offensive.Kari Lynn Overington has brought a lawsuit in Federal Court, contending that the decision is censorship and a violation of her First Amendment…
Read MoreDel. Specialty Pollinator Plate Generates Buzz
The Delaware Support Pollinators License Plate has been recognized by the Automobile License Plate Collector’s Association with its Best Plate Award for 2021.The plate has a green background and is decorated with flowers, birds, a butterfly and a bee. The one-time fee of $50 also directs $35 to the DelDOT stewardship office to assist with…
Read MoreDel. DMV Encourages Online Options For Many Services; In-Person Service May Take Longer
Delawareans are being encouraged to handle DMV-related business online, if possible. The surge in COVID-19 cases and anticipated staff shortages have led the DMV to also advise customers to consider drive-through service at DMV offices. Wait times for service inside could be longer than usual. The DMV has introduced a text notification system that allows…
Read MoreDel. DMV Extends Services Directed Toward Veterans
The Delaware DMV is expanding services for veterans, and is spreading awareness through a new enhanced webpage. The site highlights services that are available for veterans and active members of the military. One service: “Heroes on the Highway,” a commercial driver license program designed to assist veterans with getting a CDL, with the goal of…
Read MoreDel. DMV To Resume Evening Hours Wednesdays
New evening hours will be available at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles effective next Wednesday, January 13th. DMV locations will be open Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This is a change from the previous Wednesday schedule of noon until 8 p.m. But it does reinstate evening hours on Wednesdays, which were suspended…
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