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Department of Motor Vehicles
Monday-Wednesday: Walk-in services
Thursday-Friday: Appointments needed
No appointment but need DMV services? Please knock and we will try our best to fit you in.
Secure travel documents enforced for domestic flights and entry to Federal buildings - May 7, 2025
Avoid the rush and upgrade your license now!
Need to register a Car, Truck, Motorcycle, or Trailer or Transfer License Plates? Click here for a list of required documents/forms.
Need a license? Click here for information.
Contact the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at the following toll-free number for information and to ask questions: 1-800-698-2931. The NYS DMV office cannot schedule appointments at the Cortland County DMV Office.
Use the Book Appointment button above to schedule an appointment at the Cortland County DMV; Thursday-Friday. Individuals will be served on a walk-in basis Monday-Wednesday.
Revenue
The Cortland County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a revenue generating office, bringing in dollars for your county. The majority of the money collected in the Cortland County DMV goes to New York State, with only 12.7% staying in Cortland County. That's why it is so important that all county residents renew locally!
DMV Drop Boxes
Use one of our conveniently located blue and white DMV Drop Boxes for your next renewal.
DMV Drop Boxes are at the following locations:
- Cortlandville Town Hall
- Homer Town Hall
- Cortland Courthouse
- Marathon - Old Town Hall on Brink Street
Get your driver's license or registration renewal back in approximately one week, not the three weeks or longer it takes to come back from Albany!
Secure Documents
Beginning May 3, 2023, you must possess a Real ID or Enhanced Driver's License or non-driver Real ID or Enhanced non-driver ID to access Federal buildings, military grounds or board a plane to fly within the continental United States. These secure documents may also be used to cross the border to Canada or Mexico by land or sea. Licenses are also valid for driving, and licenses and IDs are valid for identity and proof of citizenship. To obtain one of these documents you will need to apply in person.
Click here for a comparison of driver's licenses and passports, and requirements for each.
Driver's Licenses
The Cortland County DMV offers issuance of Driver's Licenses of all kinds:
- Standard Operator Licenses (Class D)
- Junior Operator Licenses (Class DJ)
- Commercial Operators Licenses (Class A, B, C)
- With endorsements
- Motorcycle Licenses (Class M)
- Enhanced Driver's License
- Real ID
Remember to check the NYS DMV website for the required documents needed for each type of license.
Other Services
- Registrations for boats, snowmobiles, trailers, tractors, and all types of vehicles
- Transfer of new and used vehicles
- Enforcement Transactions (conditional and restricted licenses)
- Written tests for Learner Permits (all classes)
- Road test appointments arranged
- IRP transactions (tractor trailers)
- Reciprocity (transferring from another state to NY.S.)
- Car Dealer's transactions
- Renewal of all vehicle and operator's licenses
- Non-Driver ID (secure form of identification)
- Voter Registration
- Vision tests given and new photos recommended for renewal and duplicate licenses.
Payment for services at the drive-thru: Cash and Check ONLY. No credit card capability.
Split payments are not accepted.
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Sonia Ganoung
Director of Motor Vehicles
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Physical Address
112 River Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: 607-753-5023 (Info)
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Written Tests
Learner's Permits
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CDLs and Endorsements
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- How can I avoid waiting in line at DMV?
- Where are drop boxes located and what can I use them for?
- Am I required to register my boat?
- Am I required to register my snowmobile or ATV?
- Do I need to notify DMV if I move?
- How do I notify DMV about a name change?
- What if I fail to surrender my plates when I no longer have insurance?
- What are the New York State motor vehicle liability insurance requirements?
- How long does it take for the certificate of title to be mailed to me?
- When I renew my driver’s license, how long does it take for my photo license to arrive?
- What is the quickest way to renew my Driver's License?
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