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A proud graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in technical journalism, Becky lives in Fort Collins, CO, with her husband and their two spoiled rescue dogs.
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You may have stumbled across DMV.org while searching for your local department of motor vehicles (DMV) website. But DMV.org doesn’t provide any DMV services or useful information besides the physical addresses of official DMV offices. Your local DMV website will have the most accurate and up-to-date information on vehicle registration and other vehicle-related services.
Here’s what you should know about DMV.org, including why to avoid it and how to identify the key differences between official and unofficial DMV sites.
DMV.org may share your personal information or data with advertisers and other partners.
The website doesn’t offer the driver and vehicle services that your local DMV branch administers.
Rather than offering car insurance quotes on its site, DMV.org redirects you to other lead-generation websites.
DMV.org is a privately owned website that claims to assist drivers with various vehicle-related needs, including vehicle registration, license renewal, and locating their respective DMV offices. The website has no affiliation with traditional state DMVs. Most official DMV websites have URLs that end in “.gov,” so that can be a good indicator of whether you’re on an official website.
While it doesn’t offer actual quotes on its site, it has a car insurance comparison tool that redirects users to one of a few different quote-comparison websites to complete the process. These sites include Progressive, Esurance, Liberty Mutual, and 21st Century, to name just a few.
Helpful links to state-specific forms
Informative articles tailored to each state
Info about REAL ID requirements
Not a government agency
No insurance quotes or comparison tools
Site collects your info and sells it
Insurify partners with 120+ top insurers for quotes
DMV.org isn’t an official DMV website. The company clearly states on its website that it’s unaffiliated with the real DMV. It has a large disclaimer at the top of the site that reads: “DMV.ORG is a privately owned website that is not owned or operated by any state government agency.”
Despite the disclaimer, past users have made complaints on the company’s Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile about paying for services from DMV.org and affiliated partner companies before realizing it's not an official website for their local DMV.
Users report being charged higher fees than through their local DMV and being unable to reach DMV.org customer service.[1]
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Under its visitor agreement, DMV.org states that “the information and features included in this site have been compiled from a variety of sources, are for informational purposes only, and are subject to change at any time without notice.”[2]
DMV.org’s privacy policy explains that it records many of your actions while on the site and provides this information to advertisers and other partners. Know that if you fill out any forms, numerous organizations will likely gain access to your contact information, such as your phone number and name. You may receive unwanted spam through email or text messages as a result.[3]
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DMV.org’s main selling point is “simplifying the DMV,” which the company states on its home page. Some of the services it claims to offer include driver’s license and registration renewal, car insurance comparison, address changes, practice tests, and driving record access. But DMV.org doesn’t actually offer these services. Instead, DMV.org links customers to third-party companies that may charge unnecessary fees that your local, real DMV won’t.
DMV.org is essentially a middleman that collects money for online services the real DMV doesn’t charge for. You should avoid it in every instance. For example, if you need to renew your license, get a REAL ID, schedule an appointment, or pay for one or more tickets, navigate to your local DMV’s real website instead of DMV.org.
The only helpful information that DMV.org provides is the physical address of DMV offices in your area. If you need any actual DMV services, it’s wise to navigate directly to the official DMV website for your state instead.
The following table provides the official names/titles of motor vehicle authorities in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., as well as phone numbers and official websites. When you’re looking for information about your state’s motor vehicle requirements, the state’s website is the best resource.
State | Authority Name | Phone | Website |
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| Alabama | Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division | (334) 242-9000 | MyDMV |
| Alaska | Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles | (855) 269-5551 | DOA.Alaska.gov/dmv/ |
| Arizona | Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division | (602) 255-0072 | AZdot.gov/mvd |
| Arkansas | Department of Finance and Administration, Motor Vehicle Division | (501) 371-5581 | dfa.arkansas.gov/motor-vehicle |
| California | Department of Motor Vehicles | (800) 777-0133 | dmv.ca.gov/portal |
| Colorado | Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles | (303) 205-5613 | dmv.colorado.gov |
| Connecticut | Department of Motor Vehicles | (860) 263-5700 | portal.ct.gov/DMV |
| Delaware | Division of Motor Vehicles | (302) 744-2500 | dmv.de.gov |
| District of Columbia | Department of Motor Vehicles | (202) 576-8280 | dmv.dc.gov |
| Florida | Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles | (850) 617-2606 | flhsmv.gov |
| Georgia | Department of Driver Services | (678) 413-8400 | dds.georgia.gov |
| Hawaii | Department of Transportation Services | (808) 692-7650 | hidot.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | Department of Transportation | (208) 334-8736 | itd.idaho.gov/itddmv/ |
| Illinois | Illinois Secretary of State, DMV | (217) 785-3108 | ilsos.gov |
| Indiana | Bureau of Motor Vehicles | (888) 692-6841 | in.gov/bmv/ |
| Iowa | Department of Transportation Office of Driver Services | (515) 244-9124 | iowadot.gov/mvd |
| Kansas | Department of Revenue Driver’s Licensing | (785) 296-2560 | ksrevenue.gov |
| Kentucky | Department of Transportation | (502) 564-1257 | drive.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Office of Motor Vehicles | (225) 925-6146 | expresslane.org |
| Maine | Bureau of Motor Vehicles | (207) 624-9141 | maine.gov/sos/bmv/ |
| Maryland | Motor Vehicle Administration | (410) 768-7000 | mva.maryland.gov |
| Massachusetts | Registry of Motor Vehicles | (857) 368-8000 | mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles |
| Michigan | Department of State | (888) 767-6424 | michigan.gov/sos |
| Minnesota | Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services | (651) 297-5029 | onlineservices.dps.gov/EServices/ |
| Mississippi | Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau | (601) 987-1224 | dps.ms.gov |
| Missouri | Department of Revenue | (573) 751-4475 | dor.mo.gov |
| Montana | Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division | (406) 444-3933 | mvdmt.gov |
| Nebraska | Department of Motor Vehicles | (402) 471-3861 | dmv.nebraska.gov |
| Nevada | Department of Motor Vehicles | (702) 684-4368 | dmv.nv.gov |
| New Hampshire | Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles | (603) 227-4000 | dmv.nh.gov |
| New Jersey | Motor Vehicle Commission | (609) 292-6500 | nj.gov/mvc/ |
| New Mexico | Motor Vehicle Division | (505) 827-1036 | mvd.newmexico.gov |
| New York | Department of Motor Vehicles | (518) 473-5595 | dmv.ny.gov |
| North Carolina | Department of Motor Vehicles | (919) 715-7000 | ncdot.gov/DMV/ |
| North Dakota | Department of Transportation, Driver License Division | (701) 328-4353 | dot.nd.gov |
| Ohio | Bureau of Motor Vehicles | (614) 752-7977 | bmv.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | Department of Public Safety | (405) 425-2424 | oklahoma.gov/dps |
| Oregon | Department of Motor Vehicles | (503) 945-5000 | oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV |
| Pennsylvania | Department of Transportation, Driver & Vehicle Services | (717) 787-2838 | dmv.pa.gov |
| Rhode Island | Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles | (401) 462-5813 | dmv.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | Department of Motor Vehicles | (803) 896-2673 | scdmvonline.com |
| South Dakota | Department of Public Safety | (605) 773-6883 | dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing |
| Tennessee | Department of Revenue (for title and registration) Department of Safety & Homeland Security (for drivers licensing) | (888) 871-3171 (866) 903-7357 | |
| Texas | Department of Motor Vehicles | (512) 424-2600 | txdmv.gov |
| Utah | Division of Motor Vehicles | (801) 965-4437 | dmv.utah.gov |
| Vermont | Agency of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles | (802) 828-0598 | dmv.vermont.gov |
| Virginia | Department of Motor Vehicles | (804) 497-7100 | dmv.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Department of Licensing | (360) 902-3900 | dol.wa.gov |
| West Virginia | Department of Motor Vehicles | (304) 558-3900 | transportation.wv.gov/dmv |
| Wisconsin | Department of Transportation | (608) 264-7447 | wisconsindot.gov |
| Wyoming | Department of Transportation, Driver Services | (307) 777-4800 | dot.state.wy.us/driverservices |
DMV.org earned a rating of 2.8 out of 5 from Trustpilot, although many of the reviews seem to be about state-specific DMVs. The company has only a handful of reviews on its BBB Business Profile. All are negative, with several citing frustration at confusing the DMV.org site with an official state DMV site.
The following Trustpilot reviews sum up the experience of many users who have complained about the DMV.org website:
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The site is inherently misleading, even though it has a disclaimer. Many reviewers on Trustpilot even seem to confuse DMV.org with their local DMV or office of motor vehicles (OMV) branch, as some people cite customer service complaints or positive experiences following DMV visits, like with the review below.
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While DMV.org isn’t a phishing ploy or scam website, it doesn’t offer anything that a real DMV can’t provide for free.
For more information on DMV.org, check out the answers below to some commonly asked questions about the site.
No. DMV.org serves primarily as a lead-generation site for insurance companies. If you’re looking for auto insurance quotes, it’s best to go directly to an insurance-comparison website instead.
DMV.org claims that it “simplifies the DMV.” In reality, it’s a privately owned business that earns money through advertising and selling your information to insurance companies and other third-party businesses.
DMV.org is a privately held company that started in 1999.
Yes. DMV.org sells your information to insurance companies and other third-party sites.
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Danny is a Brooklyn-based writer with a producer’s license for property and casualty insurance. A former editor at Insurify, he specializes in auto, home, and pet insurance. He works to translate his insurance expertise into digestible, easy-to-understand content for drivers, homeowners, and pet owners alike.
Danny has been a contributor at Insurify since March 2022.
Becky Helzer is an editor at Insurify. She loves helping writers express their ideas clearly and authentically. With a diverse background in editing everything from curriculum and books to magazine articles and blog posts, she’s worked on topics ranging from home finance, insurance, and cloud computing to the best tools for home improvement.
A proud graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in technical journalism, Becky lives in Fort Collins, CO, with her husband and their two spoiled rescue dogs.
Licensed property and casualty insurance agent
10+ years editing experience
NPN: 20461358
John is Insurify’s Chief Copy Editor, helping ensure the accuracy and readability of Insurify’s content. He’s a licensed agent specializing in home and car insurance topics.
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