History of DMV

Louisiana Department of Public Safety

The mission statement of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety is as follows:

"To provide safety services to both the citizens of the state and visitors to the state of Louisiana by upholding and enforcing the laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. To be an organization that makes a difference, achieves excellence and a position of leadership. To act with integrity and professionalism maintaining an environment that is responsive to the needs of our personnel and the community. To provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively through education, prevention and the use of technology."

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety works with:

• The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

• The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission

• The Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission

• The Louisiana State Police

The Strategic Plan of each agency is offered online. Plans can be viewed using the free Adobe Reader software.

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) offers a wide variety of services online. Residents can renew driver's licenses and identification cards as well as vehicle registrations. Plus, drivers can stay up-to-date with online newsletters and press releases.

Aside from finding information about licensing and registration―and everything in between―the OMV offers a plethora of other related resources:

• Find Your Local OMV

• The OMV Telephone Book

• Mobile Customer Service Center

• License and Registration Policies and Procedures

The OMV even provides an online contact form to submit inquiries.