NCDMV commissioner announces plans to leave office

NC lawmakers lob criticism at DMV boss, a day after he announces resignation

Lawmakers blamed outgoing DMV chief Wayne Goodwin for delays and other longstanding problems at the agency. Goodwin said the legislature needs to provide the funding for staff and technology to better serve a fast-growing state.

NCDMV commissioner Goodwin to step down from agency

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — After three years at the helm of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Commissioner Wayne Goodwin told state lawmakers Wednesday morning that he plans to step down from the position. His announcement comes two weeks after his position was posted on a government careers website. Goodwin had been in his role since 2022 and appears to have made some strides in reducing long wait times at agency offices. Some reside…

NCDMV commissioner Goodwin to step down from often-maligned agency

DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin told state lawmakers on Wednesday morning that he plans to step down.

Goodwin to step down as NCDMV Commissioner

North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) Commissioner Wayne Goodwin will step down when his term ends. The announcement comes as the NCDMV undergoes an audit by the Office of the State Auditor. Goodwin announced he would not reapply for the position during a Joint House and Senate Transportation Committee Hearing Wednesday morning. The state advertised his position on the state’s online job portal two weeks ago. The site says the applic…

NCDMV commissioner announces plans to leave office

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wayne Goodwin, the commissioner of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, has announced his plans to step down from his post. Goodwin made the announcement during a joint committee meeting with state leaders on Wednesday morning. “More and more, over the course of the last year — especially the last six months — I’ve been considering what the next chapters in my professional life will be and what I’d like to do to …

Wayne Goodwin steps down from DMV

Wayne Goodwin announced that he will step down as head of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Goodwin, a former state representative who once led the state Department of Insurance and later the state Democratic Party, was appointed DMV commissioner in January 2022. He has been a frequent target of criticism from GOP lawmakers.