Andrade disappointed in the closure of Griffith BMV Branch

Today, Sept. 5, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (IBMV) announced the closure of the Griffith BMV Branch. This decision follows the public hearing the BMV hosted on Aug. 14 where community feedback on the proposed closure was collected. After reviewing the responses, the IBMV Commissioner has decided to move forward with closing the Griffith location.

State Rep. Mike Andrade released the following statement regarding the decision:

“I want to thank the community members who shared their input at last month’s public hearing. BMV branches play a vital role in connecting residents with state resources and often represent their primary interaction with government services. With the Griffith BMV Branch closing, residents will now need to travel outside their community to access these essential services.

“I am deeply disappointed by the IBMV’s decision and will work to ensure that a Connect Kiosk, which offers many common BMV transactions, remains available for the Griffith community.”