Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

All Permit testing is by appointment only
Appointments are preferred but not required for all other services

**Walk in service times are subject to change based on lobby capacity**



Schedule Appointment

***Appointments are scheduled for 90 days out. If you do not see an appointment for your preferred location you will have to check back the following day. For every day that passes a new day will open*** 


***For URGENT CDL permit testing please email CCINFO@ORANGECOUNTYGOV.COM***

Please include your name and phone number in the email. Thank you.


NYS DMV HELP LINE 1-800-698-2931

Federal REAL-ID Deadline extended until May 3, 2023

The NYS DMV Website can do limited transactions online.

Mail in services for Orange County Residents.

In an effort to help the residents of Orange County, you can do the following by mail:

Orange County Dealers can drop off or mail in paperwork at the Goshen DMV. Along with a self-addressed pre-paid return envelope. 

Mail in transactions MUST include:

  • A Blank check made out to "Orange County Clerk" (Exception is plate surrenders & Credit Card Payments)
  • A Self Addressed pre-paid return envelope.
  • Phone Number in case we need to reach you.

Mail the above to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
255 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924

For further information please contact us at:

Goshen - 845-615-3960
Middletown - 845-346-1180
Newburgh - 845-568-5230

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Renewing your license and/or registration at one of the Orange County Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Offices keeps 12.7% of the money here in Orange County! So... schedule your appointment for our Goshen, Middletown or Newburgh location or mail your transactions to our Goshen DMV Office:

DMV - Goshen - 255 Main St., Goshen NY 10924

Real ID/Enhanced - Licenses, Non-Driver IDs (NDID)

Effective May 3rd, 2023, these travel documents will be required for domestic flights, entering certain Federal buildings or Military bases (unless you have a valid U.S. Passport).

Additional Documents are required to upgrade and in some cases, verification is required from Albany. To prepare for your visit, please visit the NYS DMV Website to find your proofs.

Available Hours

Hours are subject to change.

Goshen - Appointments are preferred 
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Newburgh - Appointments are preferred
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday
9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 12pm-7:30pm

Middletown - Appointments are preferred
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday
9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m

Permits

To prepare for your written exam, visit the NYS DMV Website for:

  • Drivers Manual & practice tests
  • Interactive tool for required proofs of Identification
  • To take the written test online

Permit testing is by appointment only.


Commercial Driver (CDL) Licensing

CDL testing is available at our Goshen, Middletown & Newburgh Offices by appointment only.


Enforcement Transactions

All Orange County DMV offices handle enforcement transactions for conditional or restricted licenses.


Insurance Suspensions

Can be handled at all Orange County Motor Vehicle Departments.