Don't Stand In Line at Your State's Department Of Motor Vehicles

It's amazing what can be accomplished with the Internet these days. You can shop for auto insurance quotes using InsWeb, purchase groceries to be delivered to you home or apartment, pay bills, and get all your favorite teams' scores. Another way the Internet is helpful is it can save you from the dreaded trip to your states Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Not all the states have the same options on their DMV websites. If your state does have a DMV website, you may be able to save yourself time and a headache.

Order Special License Plates

For example, at California's DMV website, you can purchase a sequential plate or a personalized plate. The sequential plate allows you to choose the background while a personalized plate allows you to choose the license plate number and background.

Renew your Vehicle's Registration

If you do not need a smog test or provide proof of insurance, and have a major credit card, you can usually renew your vehicle's registration online. If you own a boat, ATV, motorcycle, or snowmobile, you can usually renew these registrations online as well.

Renew your Driver's License

In order to renew your driver's license online, you have to be the one named on the license, not have a change of address, already received your renewal notice, and have your social security number and major credit card available. You also have to already be cleared for a vision test or written test to renew online.

Check your Driving Record

Many states' websites will allow you to check the status of the paperwork that your states DMV has on you. By entering your driver's license number, you can check whether your driver's license or insurance information is up-to-date in the department's records, or whether they have received recent updates you have sent in. Some states' websites also allow you to review your driver history online.

Handle your Traffic Tickets Online

Traffic citations are handled by the county you received the citation in, so if that county allows online payments, you can often find links to do this on your states' website. Some states also offer the ability to check to make sure the state has received your completed traffic school information.

Make appointments if you need to go in to your local Department. You'll always get faster service if you make an appointment instead of just going in and waiting in line. Now you can make appointments conveniently online.

So now that you have saved time by not having to stand in the labyrinth at the DMV, why not save time while comparing car insurance quotes? Using InsWeb's on-line auto insurance questionnaire, you can easily compare car insurance quotes.