One of the expected benefits of moving to Seattle is the complete and total lack of state beauracracy. We’re continually astonished at just how quick and downright pleasant most processes are within the state of Washington. I thought a comparison with the time required to complete common transactions in California was in order.
| Task | CA | WA |
|---|---|---|
| Get a license plate | 5 hours + 6-8 week wait | 5 minutes |
| Get a driver’s license | 5 hours + 6-8 week wait | 15 minutes + 1 week |
| Get a passport for your child | 6 hours + 6-8 week wait | 5 minutes + 6 week wait |
| Total time saved over a lifetime: | 10 years | |
My experience with the California DMV is a bit different. I make appointments with the DMV, and it really greases the wheels of progress. My last visit was to replace a stolen licence plate and pay for the following year’s fees. It took less than 10 minutes, and I walked out with my new plates and tags. Most people waste their lives at the DMV because they don’t make appointments.
PAX,
Baldzilla
What can I say, us politicos are here to help…