Watertown DMV is operating by appointment only. Click the link below to schedule your appointment today.

ATTENTION: As of June 24th, the Governor has discontinued the State of Emergency that has been in effect since last year. This means any expired Registrations and ID/Licenses are no longer valid. If you need to come in to our office please make an appointment at https://jeffersoncountywatertowndmv.setmore.com/ or call us at 315-785-3312.

Schedule Appointment: https://jeffersoncountywatertowndmv.setmore.com/

• If you are unable to cancel your appointment please call 315-785-3312 and leave a message and we will cancel your appointment for you. This will shorten wait times for appointments overall.

Click here for information pertaining to our Drop Box

License Transactions:

*Exchange Out of State License to NYS 

License Renewal – No Upgrade to Enhanced or Real ID

*License Renewal – Upgrade to Enhanced or Real ID

License Renewal – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Written Test - Learner Permit (This is not for the Road Test! See below for more information)

Apply for Learner Permit – Written Test Taken @ School or Online

Written Test – Motorcycle (This is not for the Road Test! See below for more information)

*Written Test – Commercial Driver’s License Permit (CDL) (This is not for the Road Test! See below for more information)

*Written Test – Endorsement ONLY

*Apply for New Non-Driver ID Cards

*Amend License (Name Change, Remove Restrictions etc.)

Registration Transactions:

Registration Renewal (Does not include out of state registrations)

Register Vehicle – First Time

Replace Peeling or Lost Plates 

Plate Surrenders 

To Schedule a Road Test & 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course:

Click here to find out what you need before you schedule your Road Test

• Car and Motorcycle Tests must be scheduled online at https://dmv.ny.gov/schedule-road-test or by calling (518)402-2100.
• Commercial Vehicle Tests are scheduled online at https://dmv.ny.gov/schedule-road-test after the $40.00 exam fee is paid.

Click here to search for a qualified 5 Hour Pre-Licensing Course

***NYS now requires you to have a Photo Learner Permit before taking the 5 Hour Course*** 

Forms of Payment:

• Cash 
• Check made payable to "Jefferson County Clerk" 
• Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express (Credit Card Authorization)