SALT LAKE CITY-The Utah Division of Motor Vehicles announced it would be reopening lobbies at locations across the state beginning May 1.

However, residents must make an appointment ahead of time, per a statement released by the DMV Wednesday.

DMV lobbies in Utah have been closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and only a handful of them have drive-thru service available.

Most services can be done on the state’s DMV Web site.

Drivers may renew their vehicles, change addresses, order license plates, request refunds, report a sold vehicle, renew a disabled placard, get vehicle renewal information and set up email renewal reminders online.

However, there are instances that require an in-person visit, such as transferring a title, impound release and reinstatement of insurance.

There were enough Utahns who had to use in-person services recently that the South Valley DMV of Draper has had an influx of vehicles in its drive-thru.

Many residents waited for up to eight hours at the location on certain days and some arrived as early as 1:30 am in order to be at the front of the line.

The Salt Lake City, South Valley, Farmington, Ogden and Provo locations will open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

We are doing our best to gather information on the status of the Heber City DMV, located at 25 N. Main in Heber City. Stay with us for the latest as we promise to follow up.