The Utica DMV is the Oneida County Clerk’s main motor vehicle office, in the Boehlert Center at Union Station, 321 Main Street. It’s open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with longer hours on Wednesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and it takes both walk-ins and online appointments. It’s also the Oneida County office to use without an appointment, since the county’s Rome office has been appointment-only since March 2025.
Utica DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Utica DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 321 Main St, Utica, NY 13501 (get directions) |
| Hours | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed weekends |
| Run by | Oneida County Clerk |
| Location | Boehlert Center at Union Station |
| Appointments | Optional; walk-ins and online appointments both accepted |
| Phone | (315) 798-5749 |
Walk-Ins and Appointments at the Utica DMV
Utica handles both walk-in and appointment transactions. If you’d rather have a set time, book through Oneida County’s motor vehicles page. Wednesdays offer the most room, with the office opening half an hour early and staying open an hour later than usual.
Dealers should note that walk-ins with three or more dealer transactions aren’t accepted after 3:30 p.m.
Services and Hours at the Utica DMV
| Service | Available |
|---|---|
| Driver licenses, learner permits and non-driver IDs | During office hours |
| Upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced license | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Exchange an out-of-state license | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Car and motorcycle permit tests | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| CDL knowledge tests | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Escort vehicle knowledge tests | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Enforcement transactions, such as restoring a suspended or revoked license | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Vehicle registrations and plates | During office hours |
| Dealer plates, dealer motorcycle and dealer transporter transactions | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Road tests | Not at the office; schedule online or by calling (518) 402-2100 |
Directions to the Utica DMV at Union Station
| Coming from | Directions |
|---|---|
| Genesee Street, heading north | Take the John Street exit and turn left down John Street. Turn right on Broad Street, then left on Railroad Street to Union Station. |
| Oneida Street, heading north | Continue to Park Avenue and turn left on John Street. Turn right on Broad Street, then left on Railroad Street to Union Station. |
| Genesee Street, heading south | Take the Broad Street exit and turn left on Broad Street. Pass the first light, then turn left on Railroad Street to Union Station. |
The DMV is in the Boehlert Center at Union Station, the historic station that also serves Amtrak trains.
Registering a Vehicle at the Utica DMV
Utica registers vehicles and issues plates. Oneida 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 |
Oneida County isn’t in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD), so residents pay $64.50 for a Class D renewal.
Before You Go: Payment and Holiday Closures
Payment
Oneida County doesn’t list accepted payment methods for its DMV, so call (315) 798-5749 if you’re unsure how to pay for your transaction.
Holiday Closures
As a county office, Utica follows Oneida 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 Utica 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 Utica DMV
- Go on a Wednesday for more time. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. that day.
- Walk in or book. Utica takes both, unlike the appointment-only Rome office.
- Take CDL and escort tests by 3:00 p.m. Other tests and REAL ID end at 4:00 p.m.
- Head for Union Station. The DMV is in the Boehlert Center there.
- Dealers, come early. Multi-transaction dealer walk-ins aren’t taken after 3:30 p.m.
Other DMV Offices Near Utica
Oneida County’s other office and the closest alternatives:
- Rome DMV: 301 West Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440, appointment only since March 2025
- Herkimer DMV: 109 Mary Street, run by Herkimer County
- Wampsville DMV: 138 North Court St, Wampsville, NY 13163, run by Madison County
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Boehlert Center at Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica, NY 13501. From Broad Street, turn onto Railroad Street to reach the station.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The office is closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
No. Utica accepts both walk-ins and appointments. Only the Rome office is appointment only.
Car and motorcycle permit tests run until 4:00 p.m., and CDL and escort vehicle tests until 3:00 p.m.
No. Road tests aren’t given at the office. Schedule one online or by calling (518) 402-2100.
Oneida County lists (315) 798-5749 for the Utica office.
Conclusion
The Utica DMV at Union Station is Oneida County’s walk-in-friendly office for licenses, IDs, registrations and knowledge tests, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Walk in or book online, take CDL and escort tests by 3:00 p.m., and use Utica when you don’t have a Rome appointment.
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