Do I have to go in person to cancel an appointment at the DMV?
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It is mandatory to go in person to the DMV to cancel an appointment. The following are the relevant regulations: Regulation: Article 43: If an applicant is unable to attend the exam at the scheduled time, they must apply to cancel the appointment one day in advance. If the applicant fails to attend the exam at the scheduled time, the exam will be deemed as failed. Article 44: Each subject exam can be taken once, and if failed, a retake is allowed once. If the applicant does not take the retake or fails the retake, the exam process will be terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the exam. However, for Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams, rescheduling must be done at least 10 days later. Additional Information: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses": Article 35: The passing standards for each subject exam are as follows: 1. Subject 1 exam has a full score of 100, and a score of 90 or above is considered passing; 2. Subject 2 exam has a full score of 100, and for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is considered passing.
Last week, I went to the DMV to cancel an appointment. Initially, I thought it had to be done in person due to identity verification, such as presenting my driver's license and ID card to confirm my information. However, the staff informed me that it depends on the situation. For routine matters like canceling a license plate appointment, it might be possible to authorize a friend to handle it with the necessary documents. But for personal security-related matters, such as replacing a driver's license, they usually require the individual to be present. I recommend calling the DMV in advance or checking their official website for inquiries. Some cities support online cancellation via apps, eliminating the need for a trip, which can save time. Additionally, canceling an appointment might affect the scheduling of your next appointment, so it's best to plan your rescheduling before canceling to avoid delays. My own experience shows that directly consulting local policies is the most reliable approach—don't waste effort just to save a little trouble.
