Cortland DMV office
County-run DMV office Cortland County
Handles: Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles · Other services
Address & contact
112 River St
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-5500
County offices often run their own appointment systems; the official office page is the best starting point.
Hours
Open now · closes 4:15 PM (as of 9:39 AM Eastern Time)
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | No hours listed |
Location on the map
In-person services
Links go to official guidance on what to bring.
- Take a Car or Motorcycle Permit Test
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Official guide: Prepare For and Take Your Permit Test - Knowledge Test Escort
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Take a CDL Test
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Upgrade to Real ID or EDL
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Official guide: Enhanced or REAL ID - Exchange Out-of-State License
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Official guide: Exchange Out of State Driver License - Enforcement
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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
The north: Take interstate 81 to exit 11, turn left at the end of the ramp, stay in left lane and turn left onto river street., route 13 south: As you go under the overpass for route 81 and over the river, stay in the left lane and turn left onto river street., route 13 north: Follow route 13 north through the city of cortland, at intersection of route 13 and omeroy street, go straight through the intersection to river street., route 11/41: Follow route 11/41 south through the city of cortland. Turn left on river street.
The south: Take interstate 81 to exit 11, turn right at end of the ramp, stay in left lane and turn left onto river street.
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Reservations are made only on the agency’s own website; we do not take bookings.