ELIZABETH P. LARKIN, COUNTY CLERK

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Learner's Permits: Monday - Friday *  8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

CDL's and Endorsements: Monday - Friday * 8:30 AM -  3:00 PM

(Please note that appointments are required only for those who need test read to them).

For appointment call: 607-753-5023

The Cortland County Department of Motor Vehicles 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 

imperative that all county residents renew locally!

Use one of our conveniently located blue and white 

DMV Drop Boxes for your next renewal.

At the following locations:

Cortlandville Town Hall * Homer Town Hall * Cortland Court House * Marathon Town Hall

NO LINES

NO WAITING

SAVE YOUR STAMP

FASTER RETURN TIME

KEEP YOUR MONEY IN CORTLAND COUNTY

Make checks payable to: Cortland County Clerk

GET YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR REGISTRATION RENEWAL BACK IN THREE (3) 

BUSINESS DAYS, NOT THE THREE WEEKS OR LONGER IT TAKES TO COME BACK 

FROM ALBANY! 

The Cortland County DMV offers issuance of Driver's Licenses of all kinds:

Regular Operator Licenses (Class D)

Junior Operator Licenses (Class DJ)

Commercial Operators Licenses (Class A,B,C)

With endorsements

Motorcycle Licenses (Class M)

Please note that new standards are in place for identification requirements as of February 1, 2002. To obtain a non-driver ID card, driver license or learner permit or to register a vehicle, you are required to show 6 points of ID for proof of name, and one proof of date of birth. This is a state regulation. For more information on acceptable proof of name and date of birth please refer to the N.Y.S. DMV web site at: www.nysdmv.com

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 N.Y.S.)

Car Dealer's transactions

Renewal of all vehicle and operator's licenses

Non-Driver ID (secure form of identification)

Voter Registration

Payment may be made by credit card (Split payments are not accepted).

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a time when lines will be short. However, from experience we can tell you that some of our busiest times are found on the first two working days of the month, the last two working days of the month, and as a general rule, Mondays and Fridays.

A motor vehicle registered in N.Y.S. must be covered by automobile liability insurance. Coverage of a minimum of $25,000/50,000 for injury, $50,000/100,000 for death and $10,000 for property damage from any one accident. N.Y.S. is a no-fault state.

If you do not have insurance coverage and you do not surrender your plates immediately to DMV, your license and registration will be suspended indefinitely. Avoid this by taking your plates to DMV before your liability insurance lapses!

You must visit your DMV office and bring ID and the court marriage or divorce papers to prove your name change. The fee to receive a new license with the name change is $5.00. There is no fee for a new registration document for a current registration; current registration and title must be submitted.

Do I need to notify DMV if I move?

You must notify DMV of your move within 10 days. You can do this by using a change of address form (form MV-232), by telephoning our office at 607-753-5023, or in person at the DMV Office.

Any boat that is powered by a motor and operated on public waterways must be registered in New York State. Registration is required even if the motor is not the primary means of propulsion.

Bring the completed application for a Boat Registration And/Or Title (form MV-82-B), completed Sales Tax (form DTF-802) or proof of exception or tax paid, proof of ownership, ID, and bill of sale to the DMV office. **Your trailer must be registered as well**

Each snowmobile operated in New York State must be registered unless it is used exclusively on the owner's private property or on private property that the snowmobile's owner has a contractual right to use.

Bring the completed application for snowmobile registration (form MV-82SN), completed Sales Tax (form DTF-802) or proof of exception or tax paid, proof of ownership, ID and bill of sale. ** Your trailer must be registered as well and a helmet must be worn.**

Any ATV driven anywhere in New York State, even solely on private property, must be registered (except those used only for agricultural purposes or private, not-for-hire snowplowing). ATV's can only be operated on public lands posted for ATV use and on private property only with the landowner's permission.

Bring the completed "Registration/Title Application" (form MV-82), completed Sales Tax (form DTF-802) or proof of exception or tax paid, proof of ownership (usually the mfr. Statement of origin, bill of sale, or previous registration signed over to you) and ID. **Insurance is required on ATV's unless driven solely on your own property. Be prepared to show proof of insurance upon request of a judge, police officer or a person claiming to have suffered injury or property damage.

On the average, it takes two months if a New York State title is submitted, and about three months if the vehicle has an out-of-state title.

Your photo license will arrive in about two to three weeks.

On the average of about three to four weeks when the paperwork is sent to Albany as opposed to two to three days when done locally. When renewals are done in person, the document is received immediately.

The identification requirements are the same for those applying for both the Non-Driver Identification Card and a New York State Driver’s License. Listings of these requirements may be obtained at your local DMV Office or at the NYS DMV website at www.nysdmv.com You will not receive a photo document the same day you apply as all photo documents must be manufactured and mailed from Albany. You will receive a temporary document from the local office, and will receive the photo document from Albany in about two to three weeks.

We are here to serve you!