New York City DMV locations and their regular hours

New York City has five DMV offices, each with different hours. The main office at 311 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. The Manhattan office at 100 Gold Street is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. only. The Queens office at 61-15 20th Avenue in Elmhurst is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. The Bronx office at 2875 Fordham Road is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Staten Island's office at 3377 Victory Boulevard is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

All five offices are closed on Sundays and New York State holidays. Hours can change without notice, so call ahead or check the New York State DMV website before you go. The Saturday hours are limited compared to weekday hours, and not every location offers the same services on Saturday — some handle renewals and address changes only.

Key Takeaways

  • Four of the five NYC DMV offices are open Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon, but the Manhattan location is weekdays only.
  • All five offices close at 4 p.m. on weekdays and are closed Sundays and state holidays.
  • The Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island offices open at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, while Manhattan also opens at 8 a.m. but closes at 4 p.m. with no weekend hours.
  • Not every office handles every service on Saturday, so call your location before going for a specific transaction.
  • Wait times are longest on Tuesdays and Thursdays and shortest on Monday and Friday mornings.

When wait times are shortest at NYC DMV offices

Monday and Friday mornings between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. typically have the shortest lines at all five locations. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are the busiest times, with waits often exceeding one hour. Wednesday mornings are moderately busy. Saturday mornings have unpredictable wait times — some Saturdays are quiet, others are crowded with people trying to avoid weekday lines.

Arriving right when an office opens gives you the best chance of being seen quickly. If you arrive after 2 p.m. on a weekday, you may not be served before closing time, even if you are in line before 4 p.m. The DMV stops taking new customers 30 minutes before closing.

What you need to know about taking a number and waiting

When you arrive at a NYC DMV office, you take a number from a machine near the entrance. The number tells you your place in line. You do not need to stand; you can sit in the waiting area and watch the digital display for your number to be called. Each office has a different number of service windows, so wait times vary by location and time of day.

If your number is called and you do not respond within a few minutes, the DMV may skip you and call the next person. If this happens, you can take another number and rejoin the queue. Bring all required documents with you — going back to your car or home to get something you forgot means losing your place and taking a new number.

Which NYC DMV office to visit for your specific task

All five offices handle driver's license renewals, address changes, and ID card transactions. Not all locations handle commercial driver's license (CDL) testing or road tests. The Brooklyn office at 311 Schermerhorn Street handles road tests for Class D licenses (standard passenger vehicles). The Queens office at 61-15 20th Avenue also administers road tests. The Bronx and Staten Island offices do not offer road testing.

If you need a road test, check the New York State DMV website or call ahead to confirm the location has availability. Road test appointments often have long wait lists, sometimes several months out. The Manhattan office primarily handles renewals and ID services and has limited transaction types compared to other locations.

How to check current wait times before you go

The New York State DMV website displays estimated wait times for each of the five NYC locations. These estimates update throughout the day and give you a sense of how busy each office is at that moment. Wait times shown are estimates only and do not may provide how long you will actually wait — they reflect conditions when the data was last updated, usually within the past 15 to 30 minutes.

You can also call your local DMV office directly. The phone numbers are listed on the New York State DMV website. Staff can tell you whether a specific service is available that day and give you a more accurate sense of current wait times than the online estimate.

Holidays and temporary closures affecting NYC DMV hours

All five NYC DMV offices close on New York State holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Some offices may also close for local holidays or building maintenance. The DMV website posts closure notices in advance, usually at least two weeks before a planned closure.

During the winter months, offices occasionally close due to severe weather. If weather is bad, call ahead before traveling to an office. The DMV does not always announce weather closures on the website when ready — calling is the most reliable way to confirm an office is open during a storm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make an appointment at a NYC DMV office instead of taking a number?

New York State DMV offices do not offer appointment scheduling. You must arrive in person, take a number, and wait your turn. Some services like road tests require advance scheduling, but routine transactions like renewals and address changes are first-come, first-served.

What time should I arrive to avoid a long wait?

Arrive between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on a Monday or Friday for the shortest wait. Avoid Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. If you must go on a busy day, arriving right when the office opens gives you the best chance of a short wait.

Do all five NYC DMV offices handle road tests?

No. Only the Brooklyn office at 311 Schermerhorn Street and the Queens office at 61-15 20th Avenue administer road tests for Class D licenses. The Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island offices do not offer road testing.

What happens if I arrive after 3:30 p.m.?

The DMV stops taking new customers 30 minutes before closing time. If you arrive after 3:30 p.m. at a location that closes at 4 p.m., you will not be served. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to may support you are taken.

Are the online wait time estimates accurate?

The estimates are updated regularly but are not exact. They show conditions from 15 to 30 minutes earlier. Use them as a general guide to compare which office is busiest right now, but expect actual wait times to vary by 10 to 20 minutes in either direction.