For instance, I’m Brad Pitt, would I have to go stand in line like everyone else and risk getting mobbed? Could I have my assistant call and set up a private room for me to get my license picture taken etc…?
I know it’s not a serious subject, but I’m sure my question has a factual answer. Not to mention I would like to know how the DMV works regarding people of high social caliber.
I had a friend that worked in the Illinois Dept of Motor Vehicles and yes they will schedule appointments for famous people, but it’s not JUST for famous people. They call them “high profile individuals.” That is those people that would, by just their mere presence disrupt normal routine.
They will schedule you an appointment during certain off hours, usually an hour before the facility officially opens for tests and such.
That’s what he said, when I asked him anyway
The California DMV does offer appointments. To everyone, apparently. I don’t know whether this means red-carpet “Step right back to my private office, Mr. Ravenman” type of service, though.
The appointments system is kinda cool, but not that cool AFAIK.
You can set a time and end up being in and out in like 10-15 min, beats waiting in line for a couple hours.
In Florida at least, if you tell 'em you can’t read or write, they will arrange for you to take a private test at a specified time. I guess that counts as an appointment.
This is going to vary by state and probably office.
At one local office, where a friend worked, he told me that they did make special arrangements for at least one noted nationally famous singer and that they also made accommodations for some of the local politicians.
This post has two flaws, it covers exactly one DMV office and is second hand information, so please take it with a grain of salt.
Jim
It means when you show up, you’ll only expect a 30 minute delay instead of a 2-hour delay. 
Actually, in my experience, they’ve been great with keeping appointments. It’s probably because people who make appointments are self-selective for people who know what’s up. People have all their documentation handy so the process zips along while the regular line plods.
Hello MDV, Need appointment. No read, can’t write, colorblind, and dyslexia. Please hurry, already buy Escalade.
With that in mind, Paris Hilton qualifies for doubly special treatment.
Purely anecdotal, but my friend stood behind William H. Macy at the DMV in Studio City, California. He went through the line just like everyone else.
Purely anecdotal, but my friend stood behind William H. Macy at the DMV in Studio City, California. He went through the line just like everyone else.
I made an appointment down here in FLA and got waved right past the big line of people who can’t plan ahead. I was not popular with the folks waiting in line.
Wow, what a coincidence, it happened to your friend twice?
Exactly what I would expect of William H. Macy. So damned predictable, he is! 
Cool, but then again, Old Bill H Macy isn’t a sex god, dreamboat like Mr. Pitt. But I admire that, people who think they are o better than anyone else. Pretty cool. Thanks so much, guys and guyettes.