Adventures at your local BMV...

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Had to stop by the local BMV to renew some plates, etc...

There seem to be a lot of non-english speaking, non-spanish speaking, possibly 'french accent' visitors there in line to get something?

Are they getting IN drivers licenses or ID's? I was afraid to ask the staff.

>>> This is a legitimate question and not a dig on anyone. I'm just curious what the state/BMV is providing them.

Keep it civil.

 

[printcraft]

registering to vote...

 

[Haven]

Had to stop by the local BMV to renew some plates, etc...

There seem to be a lot of non-english speaking, non-spanish speaking, possibly 'french accent' visitors there in line to get something?

Are they getting IN drivers licenses or ID's? I was afraid to ask the staff.

>>> This is a legitimate question and not a dig on anyone. I'm just curious what the state/BMV is providing them.

Keep it civil.

If they live in Indiana now, then it could be a drivers license, learners permit or state id.

From the BMV site:

Residents with an Out-of-Country License​

An out-of-country driver's license cannot be used for identification purposes. Out-of-country driver's license must be in English or presented with a verifiably accurate English translation of the document.

If you have an out-of-country driver's license and intend to become an Indiana resident and also wish to obtain an Indiana driver’s license, you must provide an English translation of your driver’s license or your International Driving Permit. You must also pass the vision screening, written knowledge examination and driving skills examination to obtain an Indiana driver's license.

All documents proving your identity, Social Security number, lawful status, and Indiana residency will be verified through a central verification process. The BMV will issue an interim license, valid for 30 days, authorizing the holder to drive pending authentication of documents submitted to the BMV.

 

[Leo]

I happened to need to do business at the BMV in August. The place was packed. There was plenty of help working at the BMV, but everything was moving very slow because of language barriers. An old man and myself seemed to be the only English speakers in the place. I watched as an Asian woman was doing all her business through a translator app in a smart phone. (I am sure that works great in the middle of heavy traffic). A group of islamic people that came in together seemed to not even understand each other. I am sure that being across the bridge from Purdue University at the start of the school year had something to do with the experience.

 

[firecadet613]

Had to stop by the local BMV to renew some plates, etc...

There seem to be a lot of non-english speaking, non-spanish speaking, possibly 'french accent' visitors there in line to get something?

Are they getting IN drivers licenses or ID's? I was afraid to ask the staff.

>>> This is a legitimate question and not a dig on anyone. I'm just curious what the state/BMV is providing them.

Keep it civil.

Why not just ask the staff?

 

[johntheplinker]

Had to stop by the local BMV to renew some plates, etc...

There seem to be a lot of non-english speaking, non-spanish speaking, possibly 'french accent' visitors there in line to get something?

Are they getting IN drivers licenses or ID's? I was afraid to ask the staff.

>>> This is a legitimate question and not a dig on anyone. I'm just curious what the state/BMV is providing them.

Keep it civil.

Quebecois are invading.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Why not just ask the staff?

My rule-of-thumb at the BMV is this... Your goal is to complete/renew/whatever brought you to the BMV. I don't want to complicate things and slow the goal of getting my paperwork done.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Quebecois are invading.

The local chatter is these folks are from way more south. Like Haiti.

 

[jsharmon7]

If you’re in Indy, there are a lot of Haitians here now. They speak Haitian Creole, which is really difficult to find a translator.

 

[2tonic]

Quebecois are invading.

They've come for our bacon.
I knew it!

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

If you’re in Indy, there are a lot of Haitians here now. They speak Haitian Creole, which is really difficult to find a translator.

Some Haitians speak Spanish, but not all of them.


And Indiana will give a DL to anyone.

 

[MrSmitty]

Quebecois are invading.

Well, Canada don't want 'em eh?

 

[johntheplinker]

See, they all thought that the area up there is still part of Canuckistan so when they found out it was easier to get a license in Indiana than in Quebec City, down they came.

 

[johntheplinker]

They've come for our bacon.
I knew it!

TO ARMS! TO ARMS! The invaders must be repelled!

 

[wtburnette]

Went to the BMV yesterday and it was probably the most pleasant experience I've ever had at one. We were called 2 minutes after walking in the door and even though we had several things to get done, were taken care of quickly and efficiently. Greenwood license branch is GTG...

 

[Ark]

Went to the BMV yesterday and it was probably the most pleasant experience I've ever had at one. We were called 2 minutes after walking in the door and even though we had several things to get done, were taken care of quickly and efficiently. Greenwood license branch is GTG...

Our roads are trash but our BMV is generally excellent. Nobody likes going there but I've always been treated fairly and efficiently. If you're prepared, you cruise right through.

 

[wtburnette]

Our roads are trash but our BMV is generally excellent. Nobody likes going there but I've always been treated fairly and efficiently. If you're prepared, you cruise right through.

Yep, had everything I needed with me, so it was smooth sailing.

 

[yeahbaby]

Recently I had to renew my drivers license. Did it all on-line. Try to avoid visiting that place at all costs.

 

[foszoe]

Why not just ask the staff?

Never trust a government employee

 

[smokingman]

I had to take a picture of the door last time I went. They keep changing hours and even days that they are open. That said last time I was in it was 10 minutes in and out, and the two workers I spoke with were both polite.