The Jamaica DMV is a state-run Queens office at 168-46 91st Avenue, two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal. 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. If you’d rather drive and park, the Springfield Gardens office on Rockaway Boulevard offers the same services and has its own lot.
Jamaica DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Jamaica DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 168-46 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432 (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 bus | Two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal |
| 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica DMV
The DMV lists these in-person services for the Jamaica 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 Jamaica DMV
- From the Van Wyck Expressway: Take Hillside Avenue east to 169th Street, then turn right to 91st Avenue.
- From the Clearview Expressway: Take Hillside Avenue, turn right on 169th Street, then left on 91st Avenue.
- By public transportation: The office is two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal; call the MTA at (718) 330-1234 for routes.
Registering a Vehicle at the Jamaica DMV
The Jamaica office 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica DMV
- Come by bus if you can. The Jamaica Bus Terminal is two and a half blocks away.
- Book a reservation. When the office is busy, only customers with a reservation are let in.
- Need to park? Springfield Gardens, a few miles south, has a DMV parking lot.
- Traffic tickets go to the TVB. The Queens South TVB office is at the Springfield Gardens building; see our guide to NYC TVB offices.
Other DMV Offices Near Jamaica
If Jamaica has no reservation times that suit you, try one of these state-run offices:
- Springfield Gardens: 168-35 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
- College Point: 30-56 Whitestone Expy, Flushing, NY 11354
- Garden City: 400 Oak St, Garden City, NY 11530
Our guide to Jamaica, Queens DMV offices compares both Jamaica locations.
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 168-46 91st Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432, two and a half blocks from the Jamaica Bus Terminal.
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can walk in, but when the office has long waits, only customers with a reservation are let in.
From the Van Wyck Expressway, take Hillside Avenue east to 169th Street and turn right to 91st Avenue. From the Clearview Expressway, take Hillside Avenue, turn right on 169th Street and left on 91st Avenue.
No. They’re separate offices a few miles apart, both in Jamaica, with the same hours and services. Springfield Gardens has a parking lot and the Queens South TVB office.
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 Jamaica DMV at 168-46 91st Avenue is a state-run Queens office for licenses, IDs, permit tests and registrations, open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and an easy walk from the Jamaica Bus Terminal. Book a reservation before you go, and choose Springfield Gardens instead if you need to drive and park.
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