Motor Vehicle Department

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, also known as NYDMV, is a state-level government agency that administers several functions, such as vehicle registration and driver licensing. The department renews a vehicle registration for light-duty trailers, motorcycles, and passenger and small commercial vehicles. It offers online ordering options for custom plate galleries and picture and personalized plates. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles additionally offers social security number verification solutions. The department also maintains statistical data related to motor vehicle accidents. It deals in road test, insurance, title certificate and traffic violations bureau traffic ticket transactions.