Department of Motor Vehicles FAQ
Due to a COVID-19 virus exposure within the Fulton County Department of Motor Vehicles, the County Clerks Office, including DMV, will be closed to public access effective Wednesday, 18 November through Monday, 30 November 2020.
All in-person appointments have been canceled until further notice to ensure safety to the public. The public is encouraged to use the DMV drop box on Main Street or conduct online transactions until the office is re-opened.
Make Appointment with DMV
Documents Filed at the Department of Motor Vehicles
- All Types of Driver’s Licenses (Real Id, Enhanced License, CDL, Conditional, Restricted). Issues
- All Types of Registrations (Vehicle, Boat, Trailer, Motorcycle, Snowmobile, ATV, Etc).
We encourage you to Visit the Fulton County DMV for immediate assistance and to keep it Local!
(518) 736-5966
Monday thru Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
(July 1st thru Labor Day)
Monday thru Friday
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
New York offers three types of documents
Customers have three options when it comes to getting a driver license, permit, or non-driver ID in New York State.
- Enhanced
- REAL ID
- Standard
After October 1, 2020, only the Enhanced or REAL ID will be accepted to get on a domestic flight, enter certain federal buildings or military bases (unless you have a Passport). If you plan to travel, we recommend you upgrade before 2020.
More from NYS DMVTemporary license and registration documents
Waited too long to renew your license or registration document? Need your new document right away? No problem! Save yourself the trip to the DMV and print a temporary license or registration document instantly when you renew or replace online.
These transactions allow you to download and print your temporary document in PDF format to use until you receive your new document in the mail. You will receive your new document in the mail within 10 days.
Renew OnlineUse DMV's Document Guide to determine what proofs to bring. At the end of the guide, you will have the option to make a reservation online at one of the offices listed below. Note: you must come to an office if you want to upgrade to REAL ID or Enhanced.
Find Out HereVehicle transactions
Be prepared and make a reservation at one of the offices listed below. You won't need to wait in any long lines and we can serve you as quickly as possible.
Registration, plates, or title