The College Point DMV is a state-run Queens office at 30-56 Whitestone Expressway in Flushing, at the Linden Place exit near the Whitestone Bridge. 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. It’s the closest state-run office for northern Queens and an easy drive from the Bronx and Westchester over the bridge.
College Point DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | College Point DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 30-56 Whitestone Expy, Flushing, NY 11354 (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 | Whitestone Expressway, Linden Place exit (exit 14) |
| 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 College Point 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 College Point 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 College Point DMV
The DMV lists these in-person services for the College Point 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 |
| Road tests | Not at the office; schedule online or by calling (518) 402-2100 |
Directions to the College Point DMV
- From the Bronx or Westchester: Head south over the Whitestone Bridge to the Whitestone Expressway and exit at Linden Place. The DMV is on your right.
- From Long Island or the Belt Parkway: Take the Belt Parkway to the Van Wyck Expressway, head north to the Whitestone Expressway toward the Whitestone Bridge, and use exit 14 (Linden Place). Turn left at the next two intersections; the DMV is on the right.
- From the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway: Head east to the Grand Central Parkway toward the Triborough Bridge, take exit 39 onto the Whitestone Expressway and exit at Linden Place. Turn left at the next two intersections; the DMV is on the right.
- From northern Manhattan: Take the Triborough Bridge toward Long Island and the airports, then the Grand Central Parkway exit for the Whitestone Expressway toward the Whitestone Bridge. Exit at Linden Place and turn left at the next two intersections; the DMV is on the right.
- By public transportation: Call the MTA at (718) 330-1234 for bus and subway routes.
Registering a Vehicle at the College Point DMV
College Point 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 |
Queens 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 College Point DMV is closed on state holidays, such as Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Services You Can Complete Online
Some transactions don’t need a trip to College Point 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.
AAA and Traffic Tickets Near College Point
AAA’s Whitestone office at 20-11 Francis Lewis Boulevard handles DMV transactions for AAA members only; see our guide to AAA DMV services in New York. Traffic tickets are handled by the Traffic Violations Bureau, not the DMV; Queens’ only TVB office is Queens South in Jamaica, and our guide to NYC TVB offices lists them all.
Tips for Visiting the College Point DMV
- Watch for Linden Place. Every driving route ends at the Whitestone Expressway’s Linden Place exit.
- Book a reservation. When the office is busy, only customers with a reservation are let in.
- Coming from the Bronx? College Point is just over the Whitestone Bridge.
- Check Jamaica too. If College Point is booked, the two Jamaica offices offer the same services.
Other DMV Offices Near College Point
If College Point has no reservation times that suit you, try one of these state-run offices:
- Jamaica: 168-46 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Bronx License Center: 1350 Commerce Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
- Garden City: 400 Oak St, Garden City, NY 11530
Our guide to Jamaica, Queens DMV offices covers Queens’ other two state-run offices.
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 30-56 Whitestone Expressway, Flushing, NY 11354, at the Linden Place exit near the Whitestone Bridge.
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays.
Yes. The office’s mailing address is in Flushing, and it’s the state-run DMV office for that part of Queens.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can walk in, but when the office has long waits, only customers with a reservation are let in.
Head south over the Whitestone Bridge to the Whitestone Expressway and exit at Linden Place. The DMV is on your right.
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 College Point DMV at 30-56 Whitestone Expressway is northern Queens’ 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 before you go, and whichever way you’re driving, aim for the Linden Place exit.
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