Also called: Motor Vehicle Representative, License Clerk
Processes driver's licenses, car registrations, and IDs at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
DMV representatives take photos for licenses, check documents, process registrations, and answer questions from a line of customers all day. Patience is a superpower in this job.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus on-the-job training in licensing rules and systems; many states require a civil service test to be hired.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). Approximate; online services reduce demand.
High risk for 10 years. Online renewals, kiosks and AI chat handle most DMV visits; some in-person photo and document checks remain.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on your state jobs site for DMV customer service openings First: Government hiring with an application and background check, often a few weeks
Classes: Business class, Spanish, Keyboarding.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4031.
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