DMVs across the US are DOWN, leaving thousands of Americans unable to complete their vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses
- State officials announced that all U.S. DMVS are experiencing network outages
- Americans cannot complete vehicle registrations or driver’s licenses
Every Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) branch in the US has been affected by a network outage that began around 12:00 noon ET.
States are alerting Americans to the issues via social media and DMV websites, with Colorado revealing that the outage stems from a third-party organization that provides tools and infrastructure to DMVs.
There is no timeline for when sites will be up and running, leaving millions of Americans out of the online space. Thousands of Americans are unable to complete vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses.
Every Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) branch in the US has been affected by a network outage that began around 12:00 PM ET
The Secretary of State recommends calling ahead before visiting a DMV at: 800-252-8980.
The DMV is a state-level government agency because driving privileges are granted by the state government.
While no details about the outage have been revealed, some DMVs are taking to social media to inform the public about the problems.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias made the first announcement about the outage, prompting responses from other states that issued notices to locals or posted on Elon Musk’s X.
New York State wrote: “We are aware of ongoing issues impacting transactions in our offices and online, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
‘We are working hard to get everything up and running again and will let you know when that is the case.’
The Illinois Secretary of State made the announcement online: ‘We are currently experiencing a nationwide outage at our DMV facilities’
While no details about the outage have been revealed, some DMVs are taking to social media to inform the public about the problems
Colorado posted a notice on its official DMV site noting that the outage is related to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA).
AAMVA provides tools and infrastructure to DMVs across the country.
“Most driver licensing services, including online options, are affected, with the exception of driver’s license knowledge tests, endorsement tests, and commercial driver’s license tests, as well as scheduling hearings and requesting motor vehicle records,” the Colorado DMV statement read.
“There is currently no timeline for when services will be restored.”