DMV

 California DMV is notoriously difficult. Until it isn't. 

The PO (previous owner) is a busy guy. Kids will do that and after several messages and texts I decided to try DMV on my own. Scary right ? 

Well no not really. California DMV has done a lot of updates to their website and forms are pretty easy to locate. I tried duplicate title - PO said it was lost but that didn't fly. 

Like a child I went to AAA and they asked how long it had been out of the system. Unknown but likely 10-60 years. Greatly amused they sent me to DMV.  

I made an appointment on line and had to reschedule. Tip - cancel the first them make a new one - you can't really reschedule as far as I could tell. 

4PM on a Friday was available so off I went. 

Place had parking and two lines. Non appointment with about 25 people looking like you would expect and the other was appointment only. 

One person there - hey this is cool. 

Then the second assigned clerk opened the second spot at the kiosk. 

"Welcome. Do you have an appointment ?"

Being old I had printed the appointment confirmation as well as had it on my iPhone. 

"Number ?" with a smile. 

XXXXX

" Hi Rob thanks for making the appointment - what can we do for you today?" 

Realize that the place is about the size of the Coctco check out stands and the human zoo is going on their encore of playing like its is the Star Wars Bar - all behind me - kids running all over, people all talking loud. Group efforts at test taking <?> 

Uh I have a 46 Chevy Truck I bought from a guy who pulled it from some bushes near Grass Valley. I had a VIN verify done for $100.00 at the house. Now I need it in my name so I can get started on building.

" Ah, very good. Ok here is your number, please have a seat, it should be 10-15 minutes."

Honestly,  I am confused. I mean this is actual service .Have I been teleported to PBS where the BBC Tv has started a reboot of Are You Being Served? 

I look and there are many empty seats. A TV and a display for the numbers. 

I was up to bat in 5 minutes. The lady at the counter was really nice - out came the highlighter, the forms and " fill, fill, sign here and just come back and catch my eye. When I finish whomever I am with, I'll take you right away. Counter space is over there - do you need a pen?' 

Off I toddle and do my thing and then step back up in her line of sight. She waves - "be right with ya."

Shades of joy in her voice. Am I being played? Is this a Candid Camera moment? (Punked if you are less than a hundred years old).

"Oh see here this VIN company only needed to check this box that states (xxxx I forget) let me get to my manager. 

AH HA ! Here it goes, I knew this was all a way to lull me into complaisance - Say this George Costanza style : that is how the GET YA!   

Manager looks, she walks back - "Ok all set" 

"Anyway since it's a commercial vehicle you will need a weight certificate from a certified scale to finish but here is all the basics all set."

So I have to weigh it - what is the time limit? I mean this thing is not a runner and it's gonna be a while.

"oh no there is no limit - take your time"

 A check for $350.00 and I was done.

Twenty minutes from parking to starting out the door. 

I'm still in (pleasant) shock.