Department of Motor Vehicles - Jamestown Office

Main Phone
716-661-8220

Fax
716-661-8292

Primary Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement, Driver License Testing Sites, Driver Licenses, Identification Cards, Motor Vehicle Registration

Description
Provides motor vehicle and other driver services such as: renewals for operator and motorcycle licenses, permits, and non-driver ID cards; amendments to all types of licenses, permits and non-driver ID cards; conversion of out-of-state licenses to NY; renewals of registrations; new plates for passenger and commercial vehicles, trailers, and motorcycles; amendments to registrations for all vehicle types; plate transfers from one vehicle to another for all vehicle types; plate surrenders; and enforcement matters including DWI, child support payments and insurance lapses. Services are open to persons age 16 and older. Written Learner Permit Tests and CDL written tests are given up to one-half hour before closing. Conditional and Restricted Use Licenses are issued up to one-half hour before closing.

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Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Processing for all transactions stops at 4:15pm with the exception of:
- REAL ID upgrades
- EDL upgrades
- All Permit Testing

All transactions involving relocation from another state (changing license to NYS, changing registration to NYS, etc.) will not be processed after 3:15pm.

Eligibility
Open to public.

Service Area: Chautauqua County.

Intake Process
Call or walk in.

Program Fees
Vary by service; call for information.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Apr 16, 2026

Contacts
Gregory Carlson (Primary)
County Clerk
CarlsoGK@chqgov.com
716-753-4975