DMV Offices Closed Starting Tomorrow Afternoon for Statewide System Upgrade

By Y.M. Lowy

New York State DMV offices will be closed beginning tomorrow afternoon as the agency carries out a major technology system update.

According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, all DMV offices statewide will shut down starting Friday at 2:00 p.m. and remain closed through Tuesday, February 17. During this period, online transactions and phone services will also be unavailable.

The shutdown is necessary to complete system upgrades and improvements. No in-person, online, or phone services will be processed while the work is underway.

All DMV services are expected to resume at the start of business on Wednesday, February 18.

Residents who need DMV services are advised to plan ahead and complete any urgent transactions before the closure begins. For additional details, the DMV has posted updates on its official website.