Attention: Erie County Auto Bureau branches are back online and fully operational.
We appreciate your continued patience as our DMV offices will be experiencing normal than higher transaction volume all this week. In our effort to provide you with superior customer service, we encourage you to make a reservation by clicking here.
At the Erie County Auto Bureau, our primary goal is to provide you, our customers, with the finest service possible in a safe and clean environment.
In our effort to make your visit to the Auto Bureau quick and efficient, appointments are strongly encouraged, but not required. Keep in mind, that customers with appointments take priority over walk-ins.
NOTE: Walk-in customers will be accepted up to 15 minutes prior to the closing time of that Branch if availability allows.
In order for you to have the best experience at one of our Auto Bureaus, it is very important you are READY with all your documentation and forms before you come in. So that we can assist as many customers only three (3) transactions can be conducted per appointment.
Please use the DMV Document Guide to help you get READY and RESERVE a convenient time for you to RENEW LOCAL at a local Auto Bureau in an effort to keep your hard-working tax dollars in your WNY community.
Get Ready Contact Us Make/Edit Appointment
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 711 or 1-800-662-1220
Click here for a complete list of Erie County Auto Bureau locations and hours.
Did You Know...
You can still RENEW your vehicle, motorcycle, boat, trailer and snowmobile registrations, without an office visit. Visit renewlocal.erie.gov for all the details.
When you mail your license or registration renewal directly to Albany or renew online on the State’s website not one penny of the renewal fee goes to Erie County? Keep your money in Erie County when you Renew Local! The Erie County Clerk's Office has made it easier and more convenient to do so by adding Self-Serve Kiosks, new locations, and implementing an online reservation system at the various Auto Bureaus. Learn more at renewlocal.erie.gov.
How to Properly Surrender Your License Plates
*Learner Permit and CDL Testing ends one hour prior to closing at each office location.
You can find Voter Registration forms at our Auto Bureaus? View voter registration information.