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July 30, 2010

The Nightmare that is DMV

By Stephanie Porteus

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For many of us, DMV can be a total nightmare. You’ve purchased a car, you can’t wait to register it and then you collect what you’re pretty sure is all the items you need to get it registered and titled, so you head over to your local Department of Motor Vehicles…

After what feels like an eternity, they FINALLY call your number, you bounce over with a spring in your step and merrily hand the clerk your paperwork. He/she takes one glance (barely) and in a most condescending manner informs you that you’re going to have to go get [insert item here] and try again. …Oh and of course you will have to take a new number and wait in line all over again. *sigh*

While many DMV offices have become slightly more efficient in the recent years, (thank you computers) there are still plenty of headaches out there. I’ve put together a few tips to be sure you’ve included everything you need. Read them after the jump!

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June 26, 2008

North Carolina DMV Wakes Up To Bad Words On Plates, Takes Action

By Jen Dunnaway

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The North Carolina DMV was shocked to discover what "WTF" means after being tipped off by an elderly lady whose snickering grandchildren filled her in on the meaning of the offending acronym on her license plate. In response, the Department sent a letter to the state’s estimated 10,000 "WTF" plate holders, promising them a replacement plate if desired. If I had a WTF, I’d kinda want to hang onto it. Wouldn’t you? Via Jalopnik.