NY State DMV · Queens

DMV Jamaica Queens wait time

Southeast Queens’ main office, just off Jamaica Avenue and a five-minute walk from the Parsons/Archer transit hub. It draws from the largest catchment in the borough and processes a lot of first-time permits and ID applications.

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Address, hours and service level

DMV Jamaica Queens

168-46 91st Ave, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY

Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Full service

Open directions

What you can and cannot do here

  • Learner permits and the written test
  • First driver licences and permit upgrades
  • Licence and non-driver ID renewals
  • Registrations, titles and plates
  • REAL ID and Enhanced ID

Not available at this office

  • Road tests — these are scheduled at separate test sites
  • Yellow cab and FHV licensing, run by the TLC
  • Parking-ticket hearings, which belong to the issuing agency

Reserve before you go

The DMV admits reserved visitors first when an office is busy. Book a slot for this address on the official reservation system, then arrive ten minutes early.

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Getting there

Subway

  • E, J or Z to Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer — 5 minutes on foot
  • F to Parsons Blvd — about 10 minutes on foot
  • LIRR to Jamaica, then a short walk up 91st Ave

Bus

  • Q4, Q5 and Q84 along Merrick Blvd
  • Q25 and Q44-SBS along Parsons Blvd
  • Q83 and Q85 along Hillside Ave

What to bring

  • Original identity documents plus proof of date of birth
  • Two proofs of Queens residency
  • Your current licence or permit if you are renewing
  • Payment for the fee — card, cheque or money order

Coming by E, J or Z you are five minutes away. Driving means circling for street parking on 91st Ave.

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