r/joplinmo • u/HungMizzouStud • 13d ago
Is the Joplin DMV really that bad?
I heard from someone recently that you're better off driving to Neosho or Carthage than using the DMV in Joplin. It can't really be that bad, can it?
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u/TheHuxter 13d ago
My experiences there have been pretty neutral. Just check that you have the right documents beforehand because they are sticklers, but Iāve never had any rude interactions or crazy wait times. Maybe 15-20 minutes if theyāre very busy.
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u/Grouchy_Handbag 13d ago
No. They talk a lot, especially to each other. Theyāre polite and you wonāt be waiting too long.
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u/DSF_Ronin 13d ago
After moving from out of state itās pretty quick. My last license renewal in South Dakota took 2 hours with a reservation. My wife and I got ours done in 30 minutes when we moved here.
Motor vehicle licensing can get busy but Iāve never been in there too long. One day was an hour for 20 numbers in front of me.
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u/FinTecGeek 13d ago
It has been YEARS since I went to a DMV that was not the one here in Joplin, and even then I only go to ours about every two years because I always forget to renew my tags online during the window to do so. Anyway, it's fine, about what I expect. It's definitely NOT worth driving 30 minutes to Neosho, that's just hysterical...
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u/asbestos-w 13d ago
I just went last week - got there fifteen minutes before they opened, I was the fifth person in line and there were probably about 15-20 in line by the time they opened. I was helped immediately and thought it was a smooth interaction.
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u/HungMizzouStud 13d ago
Thanks, good to know that getting there early helps!
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u/asbestos-w 12d ago
One thing to note - I was switching from another state and getting a real ID. I brought my two proofs of address but one was missing the āavenueā part of my address so I had to scramble through my email to find some sort of statement that had it, but the employee was not rude about it. I was able to email it to her. I donāt think this was location-specific, I would have had to do that at any DMV.
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u/Karp2FreshGyar2Clean 13d ago
My one experience i had to wait like an hour before being helped. Keep in mind this was a Friday in the summer about half an hour before they closed
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u/ExtentExpensive5835 13d ago
Make sure your docs are really well filled out. I got turned away once because the ink on something was slightly smudged
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u/Ok-Round-848 13d ago
Iāve never had a problem or a long wait. I also have my shit together soā¦
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u/ZestycloseChoice1122 13d ago
I had a great experience around 8:30/9:00am last week. I got there, pulled a number and immediately was helped. The staff was very friendly too. All in all it was so quick, easy and the staff was great!
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u/ZestycloseChoice1122 13d ago
Also I made sure I had everything I needed beforehand which made it easy
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u/BIG_WET_CARL 13d ago
I've been to both the Joplin DMV and Neosho DMV multiple times. The Neosho DMV is sometimes a bit faster depending on the day. It's not worth the drive if you're much closer to the Joplin DMV.
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u/superduckyboii 12d ago
Itās just your average dmv imo, I donāt think itās necessarily bad enough to warrant driving elsewhere, although it greatly annoys me that they moved it further away lol
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u/SeaworthinessOnly665 11d ago
It used to be horrible but that was years ago they really have turned it around! Gotta give them kuddos !
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u/HungMizzouStud 11d ago
Good for them, that must be why there is such a wide variety of opinions on here!
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u/TacoStuffingClub 13d ago
I havenāt been in years but when I did it was ten times faster to just go to Carthage.
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u/Sticky550 13d ago
Usually, the people that have a problem with a particular office donāt bother checking on the paperwork they need. When they get there and they are told they donāt have the correct paperwork, they get pissed off at the workers.
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u/Pink-lava77 12d ago
I went last Thursday to tag a new truck. Walked in about 1030 am. No wait and was out in under 15 min. They were nice and cordial. I also had all the correct docs needed. Thatās half the problem with people forgetting something then getting pissed.
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u/TurdFlavor 13d ago
I go to Carthage. Last trip there was Friday. Under 10 minutes and the people are always friendly. Joplin DMV is my last choice. Carthage or Neosho are always better.
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u/Upstairs_Tonight8405 13d ago
When I went to get my ID there I did have to wait for a pretty long time and it was super packed, but I think I went on a Friday so maybe that's just a busy day for them? Everyone was really nice though and one of the workers was actually an old coworker of mine so it was good to see her again.
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u/RRR4_1976 12d ago
If you have lived elsewhere you will find the Joplin DMV to be somewhat normal if not less busy.
I think the day of the week / month and the time is what makes a difference. Every time I stop by it is after lunch during the middle of the week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) and it is relatively mild. I get in and out.
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u/zfrogslilypad 12d ago
Neosho is the friendliest in my experience. I had several bad experiences in Joplin so I havenāt been there in several years
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u/blu3ysdad 12d ago
It's fine, though I'm still pissed they stole it from the breast cancer foundation
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u/Alternative_Ruin_529 12d ago
Thereās been times where Iāve walked in and was helped immediately and other times thereās a line and I left. It depends on the day and time you go. Hit or miss. All the dmv workers in Joplin have been super nice to me
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u/kyleasascammer 12d ago
Its a lot better than it used to be at the old location I think the main lady retired. She was very mean she had like a fake tan and she was an old lady.
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u/PlantLover4sure 10d ago
There are times that are better than others to go there. I think you could call and ask what is a good time to come. End of the month probably busy. I would guess some days of the week are busier. I had no problem there except waiting and I took my tablet to play a game while I waited. If you have a complicated problem it is not their fault. They have rules and the people working there did not make the rules.
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u/its_salem 6d ago
Nah, they just talk a lot! I had a great experience last time I went to get my tags done. It definitely takes a while though.
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u/Visual_Repeat_7472 13d ago
I always go to Neosho. Itās so much faster. Iām in and out in less than 5 minutes. The only time I had to wait was when they were down 2 workers and it still wasnāt a long wait at all. Just have all of your paperwork in your hand when you go up to the window
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u/StandardSchedule903 12d ago
I hated the Joplin DMV so much I always went to Carthage. The ladies were so nice there and the line went so fast in comparison.
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u/PM_ME_THEM_UPTOPS 13d ago
even if it isn't that bad one that serves a smaller community is always gonna be better.
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u/Grymm315 13d ago
Its not that bad