The Pulaski DMV is Oswego County’s motor vehicle office for the northern part of the county, at 2 Broad Street, behind the courthouse at the corner of Jefferson and Broad streets. It’s walk-in only, open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from September through May and 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in summer, and it’s a short drive from the Pulaski exit on I-81. During the regular season, permit tests end at 4:00 p.m. and CDL tests at 2:00 p.m.
Pulaski DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Pulaski DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Broad St, Pulaski, NY 13142 (get directions) |
| Hours | September–May: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; June–August: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.; closed weekends |
| Run by | Oswego County Clerk |
| Location | Behind the courthouse, at the corner of Jefferson and Broad streets |
| Appointments | Not offered; walk-ins welcome |
| Drop box | In front of the office, for plate surrenders only |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (315) 298-6521 |
Pulaski DMV Hours and Test Cutoffs
| September–May | June–August | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. | 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. |
| Permit tests until | 4:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| CDL tests until | 2:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
These are Oswego County’s hours. The state DMV’s listing shows an 8:30 a.m. opening year-round, so if you’re planning to arrive before 9:00 a.m. outside the summer months, call (315) 298-6521 first. Pulaski doesn’t have late hours; the Oswego office is open until 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Walk-In Service at the Pulaski DMV
None of Oswego County’s DMV offices take appointments, so come in during business hours with your forms completed. Anyone applying for an ID document leaves with a temporary paper document without a photo; the photo card arrives by mail within 10 to 15 business days.
Services Available at the Pulaski DMV
| Service | At Pulaski |
|---|---|
| Driver licenses, learner permits and ID documents | Yes, walk-in; photo cards are mailed |
| Car and motorcycle permit tests | Until 4:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. in summer) |
| CDL tests | Until 2:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. in summer) |
| Plates and stickers for cars, motorboats, trailers and snowmobiles | Yes |
| Re-registrations, plate transfers and in-transit permits | Yes |
| Plate surrenders | Yes, at the counter or in the drop box |
| Road tests | Not at the office; schedule online or by calling (518) 402-2100 |
Snowmobile, boat and trailer owners can register at the counter here too, and keeping those transactions local matters to the county: Oswego County keeps 12.7% of the revenue from registrations processed at its own offices.
Directions to the Pulaski DMV From I-81
| Coming from | Directions |
|---|---|
| The south | Take I-81 to the Pulaski exit and turn left on Route 13. Go 1 mile to the four-way stoplight, continue straight about an eighth of a mile, and turn right on Jefferson Street. The office is on the left, behind the courthouse. |
| The north | Take I-81 to the Pulaski exit and turn right on Richland Road, which becomes Maple Avenue. Go half a mile to the stoplight and turn left on Jefferson Street, then turn right after the second stoplight, at the courthouse on the corner of Jefferson and Broad. |
Registering a Vehicle at the Pulaski DMV
Pulaski registers vehicles, issues plates and stickers and handles plate transfers. Oswego 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 |
Oswego 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
Oswego County doesn’t list accepted payment methods for its DMV, so call (315) 298-6521 or email [email protected] if you’re unsure how to pay.
Holiday Closures
Oswego County offices will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12. The Pulaski DMV’s remaining 2026 closures are Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11), Thanksgiving and the day after (November 26 and 27) and Christmas (Friday, December 25).
Services You Can Complete Online
Some transactions don’t need a trip to Pulaski 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 Pulaski DMV
- Walk in. No appointment is needed or offered.
- Look behind the courthouse. The office is at the corner of Jefferson and Broad streets.
- Arrive by 4:00 p.m. for a permit test. CDL tests end at 2:00 p.m. from September through May.
- Confirm before an early visit. The county lists a 9:00 a.m. opening outside summer.
- Surrendering plates? Leave them in the drop box out front.
Other DMV Offices Near Pulaski
Oswego County’s other DMV offices and the closest one to the north:
- Oswego DMV: 384 East River Rd, Oswego, NY 13126, Oswego County’s office with Wednesday hours until 6:15 p.m.
- Fulton DMV: 200 North Second St, Fulton, NY 13069, run by Oswego County
- Watertown DMV: 175 Arsenal St, Watertown, NY 13601, run by Jefferson County
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 2 Broad Street, Pulaski, NY 13142, behind the courthouse at the corner of Jefferson and Broad streets.
Oswego County lists Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., from September through May, and 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. from June through August. The state’s listing shows an 8:30 a.m. opening year-round.
No. Oswego County doesn’t offer DMV appointments, and walk-ins are welcome during business hours.
Permit tests end at 4:00 p.m. and CDL tests at 2:00 p.m. from September through May, or 3:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. in summer.
Take the Pulaski exit. From the south, turn left on Route 13, go straight through the four-way light and turn right on Jefferson Street. From the north, turn right on Richland Road, then left on Jefferson Street, and turn right at the courthouse.
Call (315) 298-6521 or email [email protected].
Conclusion
The Pulaski DMV at 2 Broad Street, behind the courthouse, is Oswego County’s walk-in office for the northern part of the county, handling licenses, IDs, registrations and knowledge tests on weekdays. Come without an appointment, arrive by 4:00 p.m. for a permit test or 2:00 p.m. for a CDL test, and use the drop box for plate surrenders.
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