Driver’s exam offices in St. Joseph, statewide to close Oct. 13 for Columbus Day

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Residents hoping to test and obtain their driver's license or permit will have to wait an extra day this month.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day, a federal holiday.

Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

In St. Joseph, residents can obtain a driver's license at the downtown St. Joseph State Office Building located at 525 Jules St.