The Rome DMV is the Oneida County Clerk’s office at 301 West Dominick Street, next to the Rome Sentinel newspaper. Since reopening in March 2025 after damage from the July 2024 tornado, it has worked by appointment only, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a daily lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. It handles licenses, permits, REAL ID upgrades, registrations and knowledge tests; for walk-in service, Oneida County’s Utica office at Union Station is the alternative.
Rome DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Rome DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 West Dominick St, Rome, NY 13440 (get directions) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch and on weekends |
| Run by | Oneida County Clerk |
| Appointments | Required; the office has been appointment only since March 2025 |
| Location | West Dominick Street, next to the Rome Sentinel office |
| Interpreters | Foreign-language interpreters by appointment only |
| Phone | (315) 336-6790 |
Booking an Appointment at the Rome DMV
Oneida County runs the Rome office by appointment only. When it reopened, the county clerk said customers wouldn’t be turned away at the door, but booking ahead is the way to be sure you’re seen.
- Book online through Oneida County’s motor vehicles page, or call the Rome office at (315) 336-6790.
- Choose your transaction; if you need a foreign-language interpreter, request one when you book.
- Arrive with your forms filled out, and avoid the noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch closure.
Registration transactions can also be mailed or left in the drop boxes at the Rome and Utica DMV offices, which saves an appointment for simple paperwork.
Services and Hours at the Rome DMV
| Service | Available (by appointment) |
|---|---|
| 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 | By appointment, by mail or through the drop box |
| Dealer plates, dealer motorcycle and dealer transporter transactions | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; no walk-ins with three or more transactions after 3:30 p.m. |
| Road tests | Not at the office; schedule online or by calling (518) 402-2100 |
Reopening After the 2024 Tornado
The Rome DMV was heavily damaged in the July 2024 tornado, which hit the building’s roof and air conditioning. After repairs, the office reopened in March 2025 with appointment-only service and a new kiosk system. Listings that show walk-in hours or a 4:30 p.m. closing time are out of date.
Directions to the Rome DMV
| Coming from | Directions |
|---|---|
| East Dominick Street | Turn left onto Black River Boulevard, then right on Erie Boulevard West and onto George Street. Go half a mile to the first light and turn left onto Dominick Street. |
| Erie Boulevard | Stay on Erie Boulevard past George Street, then make a quick right onto a service road. |
The DMV office is next to the Rome Sentinel newspaper office.
Registering a Vehicle at the Rome DMV
Rome registers vehicles and issues plates by appointment, and you can also mail registration paperwork or use the drop box. 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. 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) 336-6790 if you’re unsure how to pay for your transaction.
Holiday Closures
As a county office, Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome DMV
- Book first. Rome works by appointment only.
- Skip the lunch hour. The office closes from noon to 1:00 p.m. every day.
- Need to walk in? Go to Utica, which takes walk-ins and stays open until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
- Use the drop box for registrations. Simple registration paperwork doesn’t need an appointment.
- Ask for an interpreter when you book. Interpreters are by appointment only.
Other DMV Offices Near Rome
Oneida County’s other office and the closest alternatives:
- Utica DMV: 321 Main Street at Union Station, Oneida County’s walk-in office
- Wampsville DMV: 138 North Court St, Wampsville, NY 13163, run by Madison County
- Pulaski DMV: 2 Broad St, Pulaski, NY 13142, run by Oswego County
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 301 West Dominick Street, Rome, NY 13440, next to the Rome Sentinel newspaper office.
Yes. The Rome office has been appointment only since it reopened in March 2025. Book online or call (315) 336-6790, or use the Utica office for walk-in service.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 1:00 p.m. The office is closed for Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
The building was heavily damaged in the July 2024 tornado. It reopened in March 2025 after repairs, by appointment only.
Yes, by appointment, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Car and motorcycle permit tests run until 4:00 p.m.
Oneida County lists (315) 336-6790 for the Rome office.
Conclusion
The Rome DMV at 301 West Dominick Street is Oneida County’s appointment-only office for licenses, IDs, registrations and knowledge tests, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a noon lunch break. Book ahead, use the drop box for simple registrations, and head to Utica’s Union Station office if you need to walk in.
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