Ballston Spa DMV office
County-run DMV office Saratoga County
Handles: Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles
Address & contact
40 Mcmaster St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone: (518) 885-2227
County offices often run their own appointment systems; the official office page is the best starting point.
Hours
Open now · closes 4 PM (as of 8:58 AM Eastern Time)
| Monday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | No hours listed |
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In-person services
Links go to official guidance on what to bring.
- Take a Car or Motorcycle Permit Test
Written Learner Permit tests will be given no later than one hour before closing.
Official guide: Prepare For and Take Your Permit Test - Knowledge Test Escort
Escort Vehicle tests will be given no later than one hour before closing. - Take a CDL Test
CDL Permit tests will be given no later than two hours before closing. - Exchange Out-of-State License
Be at the licensing clerk’s window no later than one hour before closing.
Official guide: Exchange Out of State Driver License
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit, prepaid and debit cards that do not require a PIN: American Express, Discover/Novus, MasterCard, VISA
- Tap to pay and mobile payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
- Personal check or money order payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
- Payment may be split between cash and check
This office is run by the county clerk. The state page does not say whether county offices differ; confirm with the office before you rely on a card.
Applies to all NY DMV offices of this type; the agency does not publish payment methods per office.
Before you go
- Confirm this office offers your transaction (see list above) and check today’s hours.
- Gather your documents with the official NY DMV Document Guide and proof-of-ID guide.
- Book a reservation on the official site where offered.
Getting there
Northway: Exit 12 off of the northway. Turn left onto route 67 and right at 2nd traffic light onto rt 50/67 north. Take a left onto mcmaster st. The saratoga county motor vehicle office is on the right-hand side in a red brick building.
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Reservations are made only on the agency’s own website; we do not take bookings.