The Coney Island DMV is a state-run Brooklyn office at 2875 West 8th Street, on West 8th Street between Neptune and Surf Avenues, just off the Belt Parkway. It’s open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and handles license and ID transactions, REAL ID upgrades, permit tests and vehicle registrations, with reservations strongly encouraged. The Brooklyn South traffic ticket (TVB) office is in the same building.
Coney Island DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Coney Island DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2875 W. 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (get directions) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed weekends |
| Reservations | Strongly encouraged; book online through the DMV’s reservation system |
| By car | Belt Parkway exit 7N westbound or 7S eastbound |
| Traffic tickets | Brooklyn South TVB, in the same building |
| Phone | No direct line is published. Call the DMV at (518) 486-9786 or (800) 698-2931, weekdays 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Do You Need a Reservation at the Coney Island DMV?
Reservations aren’t required for every visit, but the DMV strongly encourages them, and they’re the surest way in on a busy day.
How to Book a Reservation
- Go to the DMV’s reservation system.
- Choose the transaction you need and the Coney Island office.
- Pick an open date and time, then complete the DMV’s Document Guide so you bring the right paperwork.
Walk-Ins and Busy Days
You can still walk in, but when the office has long wait times, only customers with a reservation are let in. Booking ahead is the only way to know you’ll be seen.
Services Available at the Coney Island DMV
The DMV lists these in-person services for the Coney Island office:
| Service | Available here? |
|---|---|
| Upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced license | Yes |
| Renew a license, permit or ID with a new photo, or without a new photo | Yes |
| Exchange an out-of-state license | Yes |
| Take a car or motorcycle permit test | Yes |
| Restore a revoked or suspended license | Yes |
| Apply for a restricted or conditional license | Yes |
| Change the name or other information on a license, permit or ID | Yes |
| Get a non-driver ID | Yes |
| Get a CDL after passing a CDL road test | Yes |
| Register a vehicle and get plates | Yes |
| Traffic tickets | At the Brooklyn South TVB office in the same building |
| Road tests | Not at the office; schedule online or by calling (518) 402-2100 |
Directions to the Coney Island DMV
- By car: Take the Belt Parkway to exit 7N if you’re heading west or exit 7S if you’re heading east.
- Finding the office: It’s on West 8th Street, south of Sheepshead Bay Road, between Neptune Avenue and Surf Avenue.
- By public transportation: Call the MTA at (718) 330-1234 for subway and bus directions.
Registering a Vehicle at the Coney Island DMV
Coney Island registers vehicles and issues plates. Bring proof of ownership, proof of New York insurance and your identification, and see our guide to registering a car in New York for the documents and fees.
Driver’s Licenses, REAL ID and Enhanced Licenses
Renewing Your License
You can renew up to one year before and up to two years after your license expires. If you already have a REAL ID or Enhanced license, or you’re keeping a Standard license, you can renew online after passing an eye test with an approved provider. Switching to a REAL ID or Enhanced license, updating your photo or changing your license class takes an office visit.
REAL ID or Enhanced?
Both can be used to board domestic flights and enter federal buildings. An Enhanced license can also be used to cross the U.S. border from Canada, Mexico and some Caribbean countries by land or sea, and it costs $30 more; a REAL ID costs the same as a Standard license.
License Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class D license renewal | $64.50 |
| Class D license renewal with MCTD fee | $80.50 |
| Enhanced license | $30 on top of the regular fee |
| Replacement license or learner permit | $17.50 |
Brooklyn residents, like everyone living in the MCTD counties, pay the MCTD fee, so their Class D renewal costs $80.50. The fee depends on where you live, not on which office you visit.
Before You Go: Payment and Holiday Closures
Accepted Payment Methods
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. You can split a payment between cash and a check.
Holiday Closures
As a state-run office, the Coney Island DMV is closed on state holidays, such as Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Brooklyn South Traffic Ticket Office
The Brooklyn South Traffic Violations Bureau office shares the 2875 West 8th Street building. It handles New York City moving-violation tickets, not DMV transactions, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Call (718) 488-5710 with ticket questions, or see our guide to NYC Traffic Violations Bureau offices.
Services You Can Complete Online
Some transactions don’t need a trip to Coney Island at all. On the DMV website, you can:
- Renew your driver’s license, if you’re eligible and pass an eye test with an approved provider
- Renew a vehicle registration, before it expires or up to one year after
- Schedule a road test
- Make a reservation for an office visit
You can’t renew a registration online if the vehicle hasn’t been inspected in the past 12 months.
Tips for Visiting the Coney Island DMV
- Use the right Belt Parkway exit. Exit 7N westbound or 7S eastbound brings you closest.
- Book a reservation. When the office is busy, only customers with a reservation are let in.
- Handle a ticket on the same trip. The Brooklyn South TVB office is in the same building.
- Coming by subway? The Atlantic Center office in downtown Brooklyn offers the same services near a major subway hub.
Other DMV Offices Near Coney Island
If Coney Island has no reservation times that suit you, try one of these state-run offices:
- Brooklyn – Atlantic Center: 625 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Staten Island: 1775 South Ave, West Shore Shopping Plaza, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Springfield Gardens: 168-35 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
Our guide to Brooklyn DMV offices compares both Brooklyn locations.
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 2875 West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, on West 8th Street south of Sheepshead Bay Road, between Neptune and Surf Avenues.
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays.
Take the Belt Parkway to exit 7N westbound or exit 7S eastbound, then head to West 8th Street between Neptune and Surf Avenues.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can walk in, but when the office has long waits, only customers with a reservation are let in.
Not at the DMV counter, but the Brooklyn South TVB office in the same building handles New York City moving-violation tickets.
The office doesn’t publish a direct line. Call the DMV at (518) 486-9786 or (800) 698-2931, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Conclusion
The Coney Island DMV at 2875 West 8th Street is southern Brooklyn’s state-run office for licenses, IDs, permit tests and registrations, open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Book a reservation, use Belt Parkway exit 7N or 7S if you’re driving, and head to the Brooklyn South TVB office in the same building for traffic tickets.
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