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Probate judge seeks approval for kiosks and urges fast plan to reopen East office after closure notice
Summary
Probate Judge J.C. Love asked commissioners to approve a contract for tag‑renewal kiosks and urged rapid action to establish a temporary and permanent East office location after staff announced the busiest East office will close; the judge also sought approval for several legislative bills to mirror sheriff authorities.
Probate Judge J.C. Love asked the commission to approve a vendor contract to install kiosks for vehicle-tag renewals and urged the commission to finalize plans for a temporary and permanent East office after the judge said the county’s busiest office will close.
Summary: Judge Love described a contract (formerly with ITI, now renamed) for kiosks that would let residents scan renewal letters or enter driver-license numbers, pay and receive printed renewal stickers on site at grocery stores and other public locations. He said kiosks are in use in other states and could reach 95 percent of the population within a short drive time. The kiosks are also envisioned as a way to provide services near communities affected when the East office closes.
Why it matters: The probate office processes vehicle registrations, driver services and other public transactions. Love said the East office — the largest and busiest in the county — will close on the 17th, and he asked the commission to expedite a plan for a temporary satellite and a permanent replacement to avoid service disruptions.
Other agenda items: Judge Love also sought commission approval for suggested legislative items including limited-use credit cards for restricted accounts, authority to conduct fundraising, a fee for performing marriage ceremonies ($25) and a procedure for filing and safeguarding wills. He said those bills mirror authorities the sheriff’s office already has and would help the probate office fund outreach and operations.
Outcome and next steps: Commissioners agreed to meet with the probate judge, revenue commissioners and staff to review kiosk locations and East-office alternatives; staff said they would seek temporary satellite options and continue searching for a permanent location. The kiosk contract was described as ready for formal consideration and will be placed on the next agenda.
Ending: Judge Love asked the commission to prioritize both temporary and permanent solutions so residents do not face prolonged service gaps; staff will return with contract terms, potential kiosk sites and a timeline.
