The Riverhead DMV is a state-run Suffolk County office in Peconic Plaza at 200 Old Country Road (Route 58), near where Routes 25 and 58 meet. It’s the easternmost state-run DMV office on Long Island, serving the North Fork, the Hamptons and the rest of the East End, and it’s open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for license and ID transactions, REAL ID upgrades, permit tests and vehicle registrations. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Riverhead DMV Address, Hours and Contact Details
| Detail | Riverhead DMV Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Old Country Rd, Riverhead, NY 11901 (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 |
| Location | Peconic Plaza, near the intersection of Routes 25 and 58 |
| 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 Riverhead DMV?
Reservations aren’t required for every visit, but the DMV strongly encourages them, and with the next state-run office in Medford, they’re worth making before a long drive.
How to Book a Reservation
- Go to the DMV’s reservation system.
- Choose the transaction you need and the Riverhead 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 Riverhead DMV
The DMV lists these in-person services for the Riverhead 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 Riverhead DMV
- From the west: Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 73 (Route 58) and continue east on Route 58 for about 2 miles. Go through the traffic circle and stay on Route 58 east for another 2 miles; Peconic Plaza is about 1,000 feet past McDonald’s, on the left.
- From the east: Take Sunrise Highway to Route 24 north and go about 5 miles, then turn right at the light onto Route 105. At the third light, turn left onto Route 25; almost immediately after the intersection of Routes 25 and 58, turn right into Peconic Plaza.
Registering a Vehicle at the Riverhead DMV
Riverhead 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 |
Suffolk County is in the MCTD, so residents pay the MCTD fee and 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead 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 Riverhead DMV
- Book before you drive. Riverhead is the only state-run office on the East End, so a reservation saves a wasted trip.
- Look for Peconic Plaza. The office is in the plaza on Route 58 near Route 25.
- Renew online if you can. Eligible license and registration renewals don’t need the drive at all.
- Have a backup. Medford is the next state-run office to the west.
Other DMV Offices Near Riverhead
If Riverhead has no reservation times that suit you, try one of these state-run offices:
- Medford: 2799 Route 112, Suite 1, Medford, NY 11763
- Hauppauge: 250 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
- Huntington: 1815 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington, NY 11743
For every location in the state, see our guide to New York DMV offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Peconic Plaza at 200 Old Country Road (Route 58), Riverhead, NY 11901, near the intersection of Routes 25 and 58.
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays.
There’s no state-run DMV office in the Hamptons. Riverhead is the closest, and Medford is the next office to the west.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can walk in, but when the office has long waits, only customers with a reservation are let in.
Take Exit 73 (Route 58) and head east about 2 miles, through the traffic circle, and another 2 miles. Peconic Plaza is about 1,000 feet past McDonald’s, on the left.
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 Riverhead DMV in Peconic Plaza at 200 Old Country Road is the East End’s 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 make the drive, renew online when you can, and keep Medford in mind as the next office to the west.
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