A new Department of Motor Vehicles location is opening in West Haven, state officials announced Tuesday morning.
The West Haven service center will only issue license and ID card renewals. The move comes in an attempt to replace services previously provided by AAA satellite offices in the area, which stopped offering license renewal services.
The new DMV office will be located at West Haven City Hall and operated by the West Haven Chamber of Commerce. Officials hope the new option will help offset crowding at the Bridgeport and Hamden DMV locations, and bring business to West Haven’s downtown area.
Officials are also considering opening similar offices in other locations.
"Given West Haven's population, we are a perfect hub for state services," State Rep. Dorinda Borer, who represents West Haven, said. "This is a terrific opportunity for not only our city, but the entire region as this program will alleviate congestion in the regional offices. The icing on the cake, however, is that the significant foot traffic to our downtown area will be a boost to local businesses and potentially new ones."
The West Haven office is scheduled to open in February.
