Brooklyn has two state-run DMV offices: Atlantic Center at 625 Atlantic Avenue, near the Atlantic Avenue subway station, and Coney Island at 2875 West 8th Street, just off the Belt Parkway. Both Brooklyn DMV offices are open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offer the same in-person services and take reservations, which the DMV strongly encourages. Each building also has a traffic ticket (TVB) office, and AAA runs a members-only DMV office on Ralph Avenue.
Brooklyn DMV Offices at a Glance
| Office | Address | Hours | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Center | 625 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 | Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Atlantic Avenue subway station, served by many lines |
| Coney Island | 2875 W. 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224 | Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Belt Parkway exit 7N westbound or 7S eastbound |
Which Brooklyn DMV Office Should You Use?
- Atlantic Center is the easier choice by public transportation; the DMV points riders to the Atlantic Avenue station, where many subway lines stop.
- Coney Island is easier by car. It’s on West 8th Street south of Sheepshead Bay Road, between Neptune and Surf Avenues, and the DMV directs drivers to Belt Parkway exit 7N westbound or 7S eastbound.
Both offices handle the same transactions, so you can book whichever has the reservation time you want.
Services at Brooklyn DMV Offices
The DMV lists the same in-person services for both offices:
- Upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced license
- Renew a license, permit or ID with a new photo, or without a new photo
- Exchange an out-of-state license
- Take a car or motorcycle permit test
- Restore a revoked or suspended license
- Apply for a restricted or conditional license
- Change the name or other information on a license, permit or ID
- Get a non-driver ID
- Get a CDL after passing a CDL road test
- Register a vehicle and get plates
Road tests aren’t taken at the offices; schedule them online or by calling (518) 402-2100, which is open 24 hours a day.
How to Make a Reservation
- Go to the DMV’s reservation system.
- Choose your transaction and either Brooklyn office.
- Pick an open date and time, and complete the DMV’s Document Guide before your visit.
Walk-ins are possible, but when an office has long wait times, only customers with a reservation are let in.
Hours and Holiday Closures
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on weekends and state holidays, including Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Traffic Tickets and AAA in Brooklyn
| Office | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn North TVB | 625 Atlantic Avenue (same building as the Atlantic Center DMV) | Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Thursday until 6:00 p.m. |
| Brooklyn South TVB | 2875 West 8th Street (same building as the Coney Island DMV) | Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Thursday until 6:00 p.m. |
| AAA Brooklyn (members only) | 2334 Ralph Avenue | Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
TVB offices handle New York City moving-violation tickets, not DMV transactions; see our guide to NYC Traffic Violations Bureau offices. The AAA office serves AAA members only, as our guide to AAA DMV services in New York explains.
Fees and Payment
Brooklyn residents pay the MCTD fee, so a Class D license renewal costs $80.50. An Enhanced license adds $30, and a REAL ID costs the same as a Standard license. DMV offices accept cash; credit, debit and prepaid cards that don’t need a PIN, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa; Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay; and personal checks or money orders payable to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
Registering a vehicle? Our guide to registering a car in New York lists the documents and fees.
Other DMV Offices Near Brooklyn
If neither Brooklyn office has an opening, try the offices in Manhattan or Jamaica, Queens, or the Staten Island DMV across the Verrazzano Bridge. For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two: Atlantic Center at 625 Atlantic Avenue and Coney Island at 2875 West 8th Street. Both are run by the state.
Both are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on weekends and state holidays.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can walk in, but when an office has long waits, only customers with a reservation are let in.
Take the Belt Parkway to exit 7N if you’re heading west or exit 7S if you’re heading east. The office is on West 8th Street south of Sheepshead Bay Road, between Neptune and Surf Avenues.
At Brooklyn North TVB (625 Atlantic Avenue) or Brooklyn South TVB (2875 West 8th Street). For questions, call (718) 488-5710.
Yes. Both offices list vehicle registrations and plates among their in-person services.
Conclusion
Brooklyn’s two DMV offices share the same hours and services, so choose by how you’ll travel: Atlantic Center for the subway, Coney Island for the Belt Parkway. Book a reservation before you go, and use the TVB office in the same building if you also have a traffic ticket to handle.
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