NEW YORK COUNTY (MANHATTAN)
Holiday hours:
All locations are closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Harlem
Location: 159 East 125th Street, 3rd Floor, New York NY 10035
Hours: By reservation only. Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
Special Information for this Office:
- You MUST have a reservation.
- If the service you seek is offered online, please complete it online.
- You can ONLY complete the services listed below.
Mail-In Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Register a vehicle for the first time (estimate the fee)
- Turn in your license plates (required to cancel insurance)
- Pay sales tax only
Instructions
- Complete the necessary forms and gather the required documents.
- Place all documents into a single envelope.
- Include a copy of your proof of identity. Do not include the original.
- Include your email address and telephone number as requested on the application so that we can contact you with questions.
- Make copies of all documents before mailing.
- Mail the envelope to the address above.
In-Person Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Renew your Commercial Driver License
- Exchange your out-of-state license
- Car or motorcycle learner permit testing
- Restore a revoked or suspended license
- Apply for a conditional / restricted license
- Commercial Driver License permit or endorsement testing
- Change Information or class on your photo document (non-renewal)
- Get a NY Non-Driver ID
- Change your name on photo document
- Upgrade to a Real ID or EDL (with or without renewal)
- Register/ get plates for your vehicle
- Renew your photo document (no upgrade/no photo)
- After Passing CDL Road Tests, Get CDL License
License Express
Location: 145 West 30th Street, New York NY 10001
Hours: By reservation only. Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
Special Information for this Office:
- You MUST have a reservation.
- If the service you seek is offered online, please complete it online.
- You can ONLY complete the services listed below.
Mail-In Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Register a vehicle for the first time (estimate the fee)
- Turn in your license plates (required to cancel insurance)
- Pay sales tax only
Instructions
- Complete the necessary forms and gather the required documents.
- Place all documents into a single envelope.
- Include a copy of your proof of identity. Do not include the original.
- Include your email address and telephone number as requested on the application so that we can contact you with questions.
- Make copies of all documents before mailing.
- Mail the envelope to the address above.
In-Person Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Renew your Commercial Driver License
- Exchange your out-of-state license
- Car or motorcycle learner permit testing
- Restore a revoked or suspended license
- Apply for a conditional / restricted license
- Commercial Driver License permit or endorsement testing
- Change Information or class on your photo document (non-renewal)
- Get a NY Non-Driver ID
- Change your name on photo document
- Upgrade to a Real ID or EDL (with or without renewal)
- Register/ get plates for your vehicle
- Renew your photo document (no upgrade/no photo)
- After Passing CDL Road Tests, Get CDL License

Manhattan AAA (for AAA members only)
Location: 1881 Broadway Manhattan, NY 10023
Hours: By reservation only
You must be a AAA member to visit this Office:
- Services are available for valid AAA members at this New York AAA office as part of a pilot program.
- You MUST have a reservation.
- You can ONLY complete the services listed below.
Instructions:
- Complete forms before you visit – You can get most forms at AAA branches. However, if possible, fill out forms before you arrive.
- Have proof of identity – You must come in person and provide appropriate proof of identity. See acceptable proofs of identity.
- Make a reservation – Reserve your time using the button below.
In-Person Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Renew License / Renew Non-Driver ID
- Replace (duplicate) license / Replace (duplicate) Non-Driver ID
- Upgrade to REAL ID or EDL (with or without renewal)
- Amend (update information) on Driver License or Non-Driver ID
- Renew Vehicle, Boat or Snowmobile Registration
- Replace (duplicate) Registration
- Amend (update information) on a Registration
- Surrender Plates and Cancel Registration
- Transfer Registration
- Take Vision Test
- Car or Motorcycle Original Learner Permit (Standard, REAL ID & Enhanced)
- License Reciprocity
- Registration Originals
Manhattan (Lower)
Location: 11 Greenwich Street, New York NY 10004
Hours: By reservation only. Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
Special Information for this Office:
- You MUST have a reservation.
- If the service you seek is offered online, please complete it online.
- You can ONLY complete the services listed below.
Mail-In Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Register a vehicle for the first time (estimate the fee)
- Turn in your license plates (required to cancel insurance)
- Pay sales tax only
Instructions
- Complete the necessary forms and gather the required documents.
- Place all documents into a single envelope.
- Include a copy of your proof of identity. Do not include the original.
- Include your email address and telephone number as requested on the application so that we can contact you with questions.
- Make copies of all documents before mailing.
- Mail the envelope to the address above.
In-Person Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Renew your Commercial Driver License
- Exchange your out-of-state license
- Car or motorcycle learner permit testing
- Restore a revoked or suspended license
- Apply for a conditional / restricted license
- Commercial Driver License permit or endorsement testing
- Change Information or class on your photo document (non-renewal)
- Get a NY Non-Driver ID
- Change your name on photo document
- Upgrade to a Real ID or EDL (with or without renewal)
- Register/ get plates for your vehicle
- Renew your photo document (no upgrade/no photo)
- After Passing CDL Road Tests, Get CDL License
Manhattan (Midtown)
Location: 366 West 31st Street, Between 8th & 9th Avenues, New York NY 10001
Hours: By reservation only. Monday - Friday, 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
Special Information for this Office:
- You MUST have a reservation.
- If the service you seek is offered online, please complete it online.
- You can ONLY complete the services listed below.
IMPORTANT: Beginning May 3, 2023, new federal identity (REAL ID) requirements will go into effect.
Don't wait! Upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced document now.
- Get your REAL ID / Enhanced document application pre-screened - Recommended to ensure a quick and successful office visit.
- Upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced document (without having your application pre-screened)
Mail-In Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Register a vehicle for the first time (estimate the fee)
- Turn in your license plates (required to cancel insurance)
- Pay sales tax only
Instructions
- Complete the necessary forms and gather the required documents.
- Place all documents into a single envelope.
- Include a copy of your proof of identity. Do not include the original.
- Include your email address and telephone number as requested on the application so that we can contact you with questions.
- Make copies of all documents before mailing.
- Mail the envelope to the address above.
In-Person Services (Select underlined links for more information):
- Renew your Commercial Driver License
- Exchange your out-of-state license
- Car or motorcycle learner permit testing
- Restore a revoked or suspended license
- Apply for a conditional / restricted license
- Commercial Driver License permit or endorsement testing
- Change Information or class on your photo document (non-renewal)
- Get a NY Non-Driver ID
- Change your name on photo document
- Upgrade to a Real ID or EDL (with or without renewal)
- Register/ get plates for your vehicle
- Renew your photo document (no upgrade/no photo)
- After Passing CDL Road Tests, Get CDL License