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July 17, 2025

DMV Returns To The Syracuse Nationals Car Show This Weekend

Booth Open July 18 to 20
Staff Will Help Answer Customer Questions and Assist with Online Transactions

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that it will return to the Syracuse Nationals car show at the New York State fairgrounds from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20. The DMV booth will be located in the Center of Progress building. Show attendees can ask about applying for a REAL ID, or they can get assistance setting up Mobile ID on their phones, purchasing custom license plates, renewing their license or registration or accessing many other online transactions.  

DMV staff will also be giving away a limited number of commemorative Syracuse Nationals license plates to attendees who visit the exhibit. 

“Syracuse Nationals is the largest car show in the Northeast, which makes it a perfect opportunity for us to connect with customers who love and appreciate cars,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. “Our staff is looking forward to helping car enthusiasts complete a variety of DMV transactions and answer any DMV-related questions. We hope many New Yorkers take advantage of this service.”

The DMV Exhibit will be in the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. Customers can complete more than 70 online transactions, such as renewing or replacing their driver license, or non-driver ID, changing their address or ordering a copy of their driving record. Staff will also assist customers with such things as scheduling an office reservation or road test or replacing a title and will answer questions about New York State’s new Mobile ID platform.

Representatives will be available to help customers prepare to get a REAL ID or Enhanced ID, both of which are REAL ID-compliant identification, which is now required to fly within the U.S. (Travelers may also use a U.S. passport, which is also REAL ID-compliant.) DMV offers an online pre-screening tool so customers can submit their REAL ID application and supporting documents to the DMV – before visiting an office – to make sure they have everything they need prior to their appointment. The DMV’s online document guide is an additional method for customers to verify the specific documents they need to bring to their REAL ID appointment.  

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