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How to make a NY DMV reservation
NY DMV strongly encourages reservations: when an office has long waits, only people with a reservation get in. Here's how to book.
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Check if you can skip it
Many renewals and replacements can be done online. Take our 3-question check first.
Take the check - 2
Find your office
State-run offices are in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Albany and Syracuse. Everywhere else, the county clerk runs the DMV office.
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Open the office on NY DMV
Search NY DMV's office finder by city or ZIP, open the office details, and reserve a time where it's offered.
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County-run office? Check its rules
County offices set their own hours and reservation rules, and some serve their own residents first. Check the county clerk's site or call.
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Save your reservation
Add it to My plan here to get your checklist and a calendar reminder.