To most people, a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles is the very definition of boredom, as they expect long lines and tedious waiting while waiting to get assisted. But here is a list of some of the amenities and services you can come to expect at the DMV, and also some other features that your local Department of Motor Vehicles can offer you.

Because your driver's license expires on your birthday, you will probably want to plan your trip to the DMV to renew several days in advance. Most people have better things to do on their birthday than to spend it taking a bad driver's license picture. Other information regarding your motor vehicle and auto insurance is now available to you on trips to the DMV. The new services at the Department of Motor Vehicles can help you as follows:

If you are looking for quotes for car insurance, you may be able to find all the information you need at the DMV. Certain car insurance companies, such as Progressive, have partnered with some of the DMVs across the country in order to help customers by giving low quotes based on your age, marital status, and the type of car you have. It's easy and convenient to get these quotes for auto insurance while you already have to be at the DMV, and this feature is fairly new.

You can also get background checks at the Department of Motor Vehicles. This service has been around for a while, so if you have to get a background check for school or if you're staring a new job, you can take care of this at the DMV, and you may not even have to wait in line as long--these days, there are separate lines for different services, so you won't have to spend all day there.

You can locate all of your financial and automotive paperwork through the local Department of Motor Vehicles. Once collected, it will be possible to approach an insurance professional in an educated fashion. If a decision is still pending on the state of your insurance, you can help by authorizing the release of an official copy of your record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

You can now use most of these services on the internet, including keeping the registration on your vehicle current, renewing the license plates on your car, or perhaps making your own vanity plates. You simply put in the request online, and the materials will be mailed to you. In Arizona and Pennsylvania, advance DMV resources are available, but you can get information about specific services in your state by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles.