Chautauqua County DMV Hours
Monday - Friday / DMV Holiday Hours (PDF)
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Processing of ALL transactions will stop at 4:15 PM with the exception of:
Real ID upgrades
Enhanced License upgrades
All Permit testing
Special Note***All transactions requiring changes from out of states (changing license to NY, changing registration to NY, etc.) WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AFTER 3:15PM DAILY
Persons may utilize the drop boxes for registration renewals
and plate surrenders.
Registration renewals can be mailed to any of the
DMV offices in Chautauqua County.
All needed forms are available on the NYS DMV website at www.dmv.ny.gov.
Questions about documents and forms are answered on the NYS website.
All required paperwork should be completed before arriving at the DMV.
Insurance cards should be printed before arrival at the DMV, faxed to a DMV office by your insurance company, or you can email copies at DMVinsurance@chqgov.com. Insurance cards will NO longer be accepted over the phone.
Office Appointments are available by using the following links
*Please note: Appointments are for individuals only not for dealer work processing*
Road Test Appointments cannot be made here
To schedule a road test online go to:
https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/schedule-and-take-road-test
To schedule, change or cancel a road test by phone call:
(518) 402-2100
| Jamestown | Dunkirk | Mayville |
| 512 W. 3rd St. Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716) 661-8220 Fax: (716) 661-8292 | 3998 Vineyard Drive Dunkirk, NY 14048 Phone: (716) 366-0210 Fax: (716) 366-7934 | Hall Clothier Building 7 N. Erie St. Mayville, Ny 14757 Phone: (716) 753-4229 Fax: (716) 753-4521 |
Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
PROCESSING ENDS EACH DAY 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING
Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Escort Certification Test | $40.00 |
| Original Title | $50.00 |
| Duplicate Title | $20.00 |
| Mobile / Manufactured Home Title (Processed by Title Bureau Only) | $125.00 |
| Abstract of Driving Record | $10.00 |
| In transit Permit | $12.50 |
| Motorcycle Permit | $23.50 |
| Restricted Use License | $87.50 |
| Conditional License Only | $75.00 |
| Civil Penalty (Insurance Lapse) up to 30 days (cost per day) | $8.00 |
| Civil Penalty up to 31-60 days (cost per day) + $240 | $10.00 |
| Civil Penalty up to 61-90 days (cost per day) + $540 | $12.00 |
| CDL Permit | $22.50 |
| Permit | Varies by Age |
| Frequently Asked Questions | |
|---|---|
| Will you accept a fax or copy of an insurance card? | Yes, the local DMV office will accept a facsimile or copy of your insurance card. Cards may be faxed to: Jamestown DMV - 661-8292; Mayville DMV - 753-4521; Dunkirk DMV - 366-7934 |
| What is needed to surrender license plates? | We need only the plates and a $1 processing fee for surrendering license plates. |
| What does a 16- or 17-year-old teenager need to apply for a learner’s permit? | A parent needs to accompany the 16 or 17 year old to the office. We will need the parent’s driver’s license, an original State-Issued birth certificate for the applicant, and the applicant’s social security card. You must be in the office at least an hour before closing time to allow time for the paperwork, written exam, vision test, and photo. |
| I was told that my driver’s license is suspended? How can I find out? | We do not give information out on the telephone about a driver’s license record. You may come to the DMV in person, with identification, and we will try to help you. In some instances, you may want to get a printout of your driving record for a $10 fee. |
| I have lost or misplaced my title for my car. How can I replace it? | The owner must complete an application for a duplicate title and submit the required ID (for example, a valid driver’s license). The fee is $20 for a duplicate title and the owner should expect to receive the new title within seven days from Albany. |
| I’ve recently moved. How do I notify DMV of my new address? | You must update your address with the NYS DMV within 10 days of moving. The easiest method is online, by going to the following web address: https://dmv.ny.gov/records/change-your-address |
| I need to replace my driver’s license. What ID do I need and what is the fee? | The fee is $17.50, and customers must have documentation reaching a point value of 6: https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/id82.pdf |
| What do I need to get the Veterans designation on my driver's license? | Military veterans will need to bring their original DD214 discharge papers indicating an honorable discharge. There is no fee to add the designation. |
| I lost a license plate. What do I do? | Bring the remaining license plate to a DMV office. There is a $28.75 fee to issue a new set of plates. |
