Beacon DMV office
County-run DMV office Dutchess County
Handles: Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles · Other services
Notice from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED: Schedule at www.dutchessny.gov/dmv
NO WALK IN SERVICE AFTER 2:30 PM
Address & contact
223 Main St
Beacon, NY 12508
Phone: (845) 838-4891
County offices often run their own appointment systems; the official office page is the best starting point.
Hours
Open now · closes 4:45 PM (as of 3:09 PM Eastern Time)
Hours may differ from this table: see the agency notice above.
| Monday | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | No hours listed |
Location on the map
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In-person services
Links go to official guidance on what to bring.
- Take a Car or Motorcycle Permit Test
By Appointment Only
Official guide: Prepare For and Take Your Permit Test - Take a CDL Test
By Appointment Only - Knowledge Test Escort
By Appointment Only - Enforcement
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Upgrade to Real ID or EDL
9:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Official guide: Enhanced or REAL ID - Register/Get Plates for My Vehicle
9:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Official guide: Proof requirements for New York State vehicle registrations or title certificates
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
Rt 9d north: Take rte 9d north to right on main street.
From the east: Take rt. 52 west which becomes teller avenue, turn right on to main street for about 7 blocks.
From the west: Go across newburgh-beacon bridge, take the first exit, make a right, and at the third light make a left on to main street for two 2 1/2 blocks., rt 9/rt 9d south: Rt 9 south to rt 9d south, left on main street.
Guides for New York
- Can I renew my New York driver license online? FAQ answer
- How to register a vehicle in New York: documents, fees and where to go Guide
- New York driver license and ID card: first license, renewal, replacement and REAL ID Guide
- REAL ID in New York: REAL ID vs Enhanced vs Standard, documents and how to apply Guide
- Registering and titling a vehicle in New York: new residents, purchases and renewals Guide
- Visiting the New York DMV: reservations, what to bring and what to expect Guide
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Reservations are made only on the agency’s own website; we do not take bookings.