SCDMV Rant. Yes, the DMV disappoints once again... (Page 2 of 2)

it's funny. I used to cry foul at the mere thought of entering a DMV line to renew registration. After going through the process in both michigan and ohio, then hearing the typical horror stories from pretty much every other state. I have to say, we're blessed over here!

Examples:

Ohio BMV (bureau of motor vehicles) allows plate renewals by mail, person or online. in person is the quickest, and if you need new plates they just pull a set from the back shelf, staple some stickers to your memo title or registration receipt, and you're done. Also, when you're there for registering, instead of providing proof of insurance (which in some states is a crazy exercise in futility for a car not registered in your name in the first place) they just have you sign a 30day waiver that has you swearing up n down the car WILL have insurance within 30 days

Michigan Secretary of State (SOS offices) I tried registering an 89 mercedes in mich that i bough in ohio that was never retitled from the original owner who sold it to a dealer in florida. after tracking the last actual owners listed on the title, it was pretty much considered an exercise in futility to get it titled in my name. Well, as it stands, if the car's more than 6yrs old, and more than 100k, and has no title, you can just call up the local PD, get a vehicle inspection, take the paper from the inspection to the SOS office, they run the VIN through the national db to make sure it's not stolen, and can issue a new title. some places for an extra $30 will generate a new title on site provided the inspection passes. this was the seriously what i thought would be the worst nightmare-turned relief I've ever had with any car/dmv office. Cop even pulls up to do the inspection, i tell him a little background on the car, and since it's 20yrs old and german, there's no "inspection" tag. guy calls his captain and gets a judgement call on wrapping up the car's look-over, national database clears the car the same day, and I'm out maybe an hour between 2 days to get a new, original title. How's that for surprise awesome?

There's a reason we Red-Staters refer to it as "Tax-achusettes".

Well, Serj actually is in Ohio... so, you're probably good to go!

Compared to California, that sounds like a very pleasant experience. I've had warrants for my arrest issued due to registration fuckups by the CA DMV.

^^Funniest comment in quite some time...