Jamaica, Queens has two state-run DMV offices: Jamaica at 168-46 91st Avenue, two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal, and Springfield Gardens at 168-35 Rockaway Boulevard, which has its own parking lot off the Belt Parkway. Both Jamaica 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. The Queens South traffic ticket (TVB) office shares the Springfield Gardens building.
Jamaica DMV Offices at a Glance
| Office | Address | Hours | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 168-46 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432 | Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal |
| Springfield Gardens | 168-35 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434 | Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Belt Parkway, with a DMV parking lot |
Which Jamaica DMV Office Should You Use?
- Jamaica is the easier choice by public transportation, since it’s two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal.
- Springfield Gardens is easier by car: it’s off the Belt Parkway and has a DMV parking lot. It’s also where you’ll find the Queens South TVB office.
Both offices handle the same transactions, so book whichever has the reservation time you want.
Services at Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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.
Directions
Jamaica Office
- From the Van Wyck Expressway, take Hillside Avenue east to 169th Street, then turn right to 91st Avenue.
- From the Clearview Expressway, take Hillside Avenue, turn right on 169th Street and left on 91st Avenue.
- By bus, the office is two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal.
Springfield Gardens Office
- From the east, take the Belt Parkway to Exit 21B (Farmers Boulevard/Guy R. Brewer Boulevard), turn left on Farmers Boulevard, go two lights and turn left on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard; the office is three blocks ahead on the right.
- From the west, take the Belt Parkway to Farmers Boulevard and turn right, go about a quarter mile and turn left on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, go about three-quarters of a mile and turn right on Rockaway Boulevard; the DMV parking lot is three blocks ahead on the right.
For subway and bus routes, call the MTA at (718) 330-1234.
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 Queens
The Queens South Traffic Violations Bureau office is at 168-35 Rockaway Boulevard, in the same building as the Springfield Gardens DMV. It handles New York City moving-violation tickets, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays; see our guide to NYC Traffic Violations Bureau offices. AAA’s Whitestone office at 20-11 Francis Lewis Boulevard handles DMV transactions for AAA members only, as our guide to AAA DMV services in New York explains.
Fees and Payment
Queens 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 Jamaica
Queens’ third state-run office is College Point in Flushing. You can also try the offices in Brooklyn or Manhattan, or Long Island’s Garden City DMV. For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two: Jamaica at 168-46 91st Avenue and Springfield Gardens at 168-35 Rockaway Boulevard. Both are run by the state, and Queens has a third office in College Point.
Both are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on weekends and state holidays.
Springfield Gardens has a DMV parking lot on Rockaway Boulevard. The Jamaica office on 91st Avenue is closer to public transportation.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can walk in, but when an office has long waits, only customers with a reservation are let in.
At the Queens South TVB office, 168-35 Rockaway Boulevard, in the Springfield Gardens DMV building. For questions, call (718) 488-5710.
Yes. Both offices list vehicle registrations and plates among their in-person services.
Conclusion
Jamaica’s two DMV offices share the same hours and services, so choose by how you’re traveling: the 91st Avenue office near the Jamaica Bus Terminal, or Springfield Gardens with its parking lot off the Belt Parkway. Book a reservation before you go, and use the Queens South TVB office at Springfield Gardens for traffic tickets.
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