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History of DMV
Today, DMV.ORG tells you the story of how your state's DMV came to be. Our team of experienced researchers provide you an insider's view of the history of your state's agency. We'll explain how different agencies evolved to have different responsibilities.
To really put you in touch with how things were, some state guides can even lead you to vintage photos, old highway patrol badges, license plates, and other images and documents.
Want to know what the driver's license written examination looked like in 1939? Are you curious about the highways, bridges, roadways, and routes that you drive on and who built them? Have you always wondered why some states have one agency for driver licensing and a different one for vehicle registration?
Check out our guides first, and find the information you're looking for right away. We've got the background information about your state's DMV.
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