The Lockport DMV is Niagara County’s motor vehicle office in the county seat, on the lower level at the rear of the Niagara County Office Building at 111 Main Street, at the corner of Market Street. It’s open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closes for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Appointments must be booked online, and customers without one are taken only from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:35 to 4:00 p.m.
Lockport DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Lockport DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Main St, Lockport, NY 14095 (get directions) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed 12:30–1:30 p.m. for lunch and on weekends |
| Run by | Niagara County Clerk |
| Building | Niagara County Office Building; the DMV is at the rear, on the lower level |
| Appointments | Booked online only |
| Walk-ins | 9:00 a.m.–noon and 1:35–4:00 p.m. |
| Payment | Cash, checks payable to Niagara County Clerk, Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express |
| Drop box | Red box for plate surrenders, open 24/7 |
| Phone | No direct line is published; Niagara County refers questions to the state DMV call center at (800) 698-2931 |
Appointments and Walk-In Windows
Niagara County takes DMV appointments online only, through its online appointment scheduler. If you’d rather walk in, you can, but only during two windows each weekday:
| Time | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.–noon | Open; walk-ins accepted |
| Noon–12:30 p.m. | Open, but no new walk-ins |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Closed for lunch |
| 1:35–4:00 p.m. | Open; walk-ins accepted |
| 4:00–4:30 p.m. | Open, but no new walk-ins |
The noon and 4:00 p.m. walk-in cutoffs leave time for the office to finish with customers before lunch and before closing, so arrive well before them.
Test and Transaction Hours at the Lockport DMV
| Transaction | Hours |
|---|---|
| Car and motorcycle permit tests | Until 4:00 p.m. |
| CDL tests | Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Thursday, all day |
| Escort vehicle driver knowledge test | Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Thursday, all day |
| Oral knowledge tests | By appointment |
| Enforcement transactions, such as restoring a suspended or revoked license | Until 4:00 p.m. |
These windows come from the state DMV’s listing for Lockport. The 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. lunch closure applies to all of them.
Paying at the Lockport DMV
Niagara County accepts cash, checks made payable to “Niagara County Clerk,” and Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
Red Drop Box for Plate Surrenders
To turn in license plates without going inside, use the red drop box at the Lockport office. It’s available around the clock, every day, and Niagara County keeps the same red boxes at its Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda offices.
Niagara County’s Three DMV Offices
All three Niagara County offices keep the same hours, lunch closure and walk-in windows:
| Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lockport | Niagara County Office Building, 111 Main Street |
| Niagara Falls | Trott Access Center, 1001 11th Street |
| North Tonawanda | 500 Wheatfield Street |
Services Available at the Lockport DMV
| Service | In Lockport |
|---|---|
| Driver licenses, learner permits and non-driver IDs | Yes |
| Upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced license | Yes |
| Car and motorcycle permit tests | Yes, until 4:00 p.m. |
| CDL tests | Yes; all day on Thursdays |
| Oral knowledge tests | By appointment |
| Enforcement transactions | Yes, until 4:00 p.m. |
| Vehicle registrations, titles and plates | Yes |
| Plate surrenders | Yes; also through the 24/7 red drop box |
| Dealer transactions | Yes |
| Road tests | Not at the office; schedule online or by calling (518) 402-2100 |
Directions to the Lockport DMV
From the intersection of Route 78 and Route 31 in Lockport, head east on Main Street to Market Street and turn left. The Motor Vehicle office is at the rear of the corner building on the right, on the lower level.
Registering a Vehicle at the Lockport DMV
Lockport registers vehicles and issues plates during office hours, outside the lunch closure. Niagara County residents pay a county use tax of $10 or $20 with each two-year registration, depending on the vehicle’s weight, but no MCTD fee. Bring proof of ownership, proof of New York insurance, your identification and proof of sales tax, and see our guide to registering a car in New York for the forms 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 |
Niagara County isn’t in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD), so residents pay $64.50 for a Class D renewal.
Before You Go: Holiday Closures
As a county office, the Lockport DMV follows Niagara County’s holiday schedule. It will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Services You Can Complete Online
Some transactions don’t need a trip to Lockport 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
You can’t renew a registration online if the vehicle hasn’t been inspected in the past 12 months. Office appointments in Niagara County are booked through the county’s online scheduler, not the DMV website.
Tips for Visiting the Lockport DMV
- Book online. Appointments can’t be made by phone.
- Walk in early in each window. Walk-ins stop at noon and again at 4:00 p.m.
- Avoid 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The office closes for lunch.
- Use Thursdays for CDL tests. They’re given all day.
- Look for the lower level. The DMV is at the rear of the building at Main and Market streets.
Other DMV Offices Near Lockport
Outside Niagara County, the closest DMV offices are:
- Eastern Hills Mall DMV: 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, run by Erie County
- Albion DMV: 14016 Route 31W, Albion, NY 14411, run by Orleans County
- Batavia DMV: 15 Main St, Batavia, NY 14020, run by Genesee County
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
At the rear of the Niagara County Office Building, on the lower level, at 111 Main Street, Lockport, NY 14095, at the corner of Market Street.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The office will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Yes, from 9:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:35 to 4:00 p.m. Appointments must be booked online.
Yes. Niagara County accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express, plus cash and checks made payable to Niagara County Clerk.
Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and all day on Thursdays, according to the state DMV.
Niagara County doesn’t publish a direct number for its DMV offices. It refers questions to the state DMV call center at (800) 698-2931.
Conclusion
The Lockport DMV in the Niagara County Office Building at 111 Main Street is open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a lunch closure from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Book appointments online, walk in only during the 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:35 to 4:00 p.m. windows, use Thursdays for CDL tests, and drop plates in the red box any time.
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