TRANSPORTATION / MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

New residents must register their automobiles within 30 days of establishing residency. At the same time, they must obtain a New York drivers license. Proof of identity includes a current photo license from another state, a passport, citizenship papers, or military ID. Other documentation needed to register a vehicle and obtain a drivers license include an insurance identification card, verification of a New York address, proof of date of birth, and proof of signature. New residents of New York who hold a valid license from another state usually only have to take the vision test but they must relinquish their out-of-state license. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New York. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact:

New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
518-486-9786
www.dmv.ny.gov

DMV Offices Directory
www.dmv.ny.gov/offices.htm

Motor Vehicle Offices

Albany County
224 South Pearl Street
Albany

Columbia County
560 Warren Street
Hudson

Fulton County
223 West Main Street
Johnstown 518-736-5571

Greene County
411 Main Street
Catskill 518-719-3280

Montgomery County
64 Broadway
Fonda 518-853-8126

Rensselaer County
1600 7th Avenue
Troy 518-270-2600

Saratoga County
40 McMaster Street
Ballston Spa 518-885-2227

Schenectady County
2025 State Street
Schenectady 518-381-9181

Schoharie County
284 Main Street
Schoharie 518-295-8317

Warren County
1340 State Route 9
Lake George 518-761-6438

Washington County
383 Broadway
Fort Edward 518-746-2163

Safety & Emissions Testing
All registered vehicles must have an annual safety inspection and emissions inspection. This must be completed within 10 days of vehicle registration. For details, contact:

Vehicle Testing Information
https://dmv.ny.gov/inspection/inspection-requirements

State Safety Regulations
Under New York State law, safety restraint use is required for all front seat occupants regardless of age. This also applies to all rear seat passengers under 16 years of age. Children under age four must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat. New York’s zero-tolerance policy for seat belt violations means that violators will receive a ticket if stopped for not using a safety restraint.

Other Commuter Resources

Grand Central Terminal
212-340-2583
www.grandcentralterminal.com

Metropolitan Transit Authority
877-690-5116
https://new.mta.info/

New York Thruway Authority
800-847-8929
www.thruway.ny.gov

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
212-435-7000
www.panynj.gov