What's my state DMV's processing time?
Every state operates their own Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or its equivalent. That means completing your vehicle registration may take more or less time than someone else's, regardless of how quickly Driveway's Care Center processes your paperwork.
Find your state below to see how long it typically takes your DMV to process vehicle registration.
Alabama
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit a physical location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.
Alaska
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Arizona
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Arkansas
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
California
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Colorado
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 6 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Connecticut
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Delaware
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 6 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Florida
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Georgia
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Hawaii
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Idaho
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 5 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Illinois
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Indiana
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 6 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Iowa
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Kansas
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit a physical location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.
Kentucky
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit a physical location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.
Louisiana
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Maine
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit the a physial location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.*If you are not in a county where we can schedule you to walk in, your vehicle's registration materials will be mailed to you. They should arrive within 12 weeks from the date of vehicle delivery.
Maryland
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Massachusetts
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Michigan
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Minnesota
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Mississippi
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 5 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Missouri
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 5 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Montana
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 5 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery.*If you are in Gallatin County, your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 8 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery or we will arrange a time and location at your nearest local titling authority to complete registration.
Nebraska
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit a physical location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.
Nevada
You will complete your vehicle's registration in-person at your local DMV. Appointments at the Nevada DMV can be scheduled up to 90 days in advance. Some customers may be able to complete their registration online.In Person: Within 2 weeks of finalizing your order, you'll receive payment for registration fees and additional documents necessary to complete your registration. You’ll receive your permanent license plate at your DMV appointment. Online (if available): Within 2 weeks of finalizing your order, you'll receive the documents required to complete your registration. If completing your registration online, a refund for registration fees can be requested from Driveway. We are unable to provide a check up front. Not all customers will be eligible for online registration.
New Hampshire
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit a physical location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.*If you are not in a county where we can schedule you to walk in, your vehicle's registration materials will be mailed to you. They should arrive within 12 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery.
New Jersey
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
New Mexico
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
New York
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
North Carolina
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
North Dakota
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 5 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Ohio
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Oklahoma
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Oregon
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Pennsylvania
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Rhode Island
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
South Carolina
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
South Dakota
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Tennessee
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery.*If you are in a Shelby County, we will arrange a time and location at your nearest local titling authority for you to complete registration.
Texas
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Utah
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 5 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Vermont
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Virginia
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Washington
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Washington, DC
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 4 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
West Virginia
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Wisconsin
Your vehicle's registration materials should arrive within 3 weeks of the date of vehicle delivery. Registration and plates (if applicable) will be sent to you via USPS or FEDEX. Please be sure to provide your full mailing address to avoid delays.
Wyoming
Once the DMV packet is prepared and sent to your local titling authority, you will need to visit a physical location to finalize the title and registration and obtain your plates. We will reach out to arrange a time and location.
If your registration materials haven't arrived within your state's processing time, reach out to your Driveway Care Center Agent at (888) DRV-EWAY (888-378-3929) or contact your state's DMV office for assistance.