DMV Renewing Expired License w/Scheduled Appt

After hearing multiple horror stories I just wanted to share my experience at the Oakland Park Blvd DMV because it did not line up with the information available on the website.

TL;DR: plan for 2 hours with a scheduled appointment to renew your expired drivers license.

My appt today 4/27 was made online on 4/8 to renew my driver's license that was set to expire in a few months. Earlier dates were available but none avail at the time I wanted.

When I arrived there was a line outside to confirm an appt was made. Even though my name was printed on the clipboard, I had to produce my confirmation email to get let in, some ppl skipped a head of me while I tracked this down. I was shown to a 2nd line I to confirm my appt number (again) and get a waiting number. I was called up to the station that processed my renewal about an hour after I got in the 1st line.

The website said to be here with my passport, SSN, a W-2 & other documents. I was only required to show my current DL. I had to take a new photo and a new eye exam. After paying $48 by card I had to wait another 20 minutes to pick up my new drivers license. I was not allowed to retake the photo. 🙃