Welcome to the Erie County Auto Bureau! Under the direction of Michael P. Kearns, we serve as an authorized agent of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, providing convenient DMV services right here in Erie County.
Through our network of branch offices, we help residents with a wide range of motor-vehicle and driver-licensing needs.
We also bring services directly to the community through our Mobile Auto Bureau. Organizations, schools, and community locations can request a visit to make DMV services more accessible for residents who cannot easily reach a branch office.
Our goal is to provide efficient, convenient, and accessible service so that every visit is smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re visiting a branch office, using our online services, or taking advantage of the Mobile Auto Bureau, the Erie County Auto Bureau is here to help you get your DMV tasks done quickly and locally.
Before Your Visit
To help ensure a smooth experience:
- Get Ready – Confirm you have the required documents and forms
- Get Help – Reach out if you have questions about your transaction
- Make or Edit an Appointment – Reserve a convenient time for your visit
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD):
711 or 1-800-662-1220
You may also view the list of Erie County Auto Bureau locations and hours before planning your visit.
Visiting an Auto Bureau Office
To help reduce wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged but not required.
Customers with appointments:
- Receive priority service
- May use the DMV Express Lane for faster processing
Walk-in customers are accepted up to 15 minutes before branch closing, based on availability.
To assist as many residents as possible, a maximum of three transactions is allowed per appointment.
Renew Local — Keep Your Money in Erie County
When you renew your vehicle registration at the Erie County Auto Bureau, 12.75% of the registration fee remains in Erie County, helping support local services and operations.
You can still renew vehicle, motorcycle, boat, trailer, and snowmobile registrations without visiting an office. Visit our Renew Local page for complete details about available options.
When renewals are mailed directly to Albany or completed online through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, no portion of the renewal fee stays in Erie County. Keep your money local by using Renew Local.
Additional Information
License Plate Returns
For information on returning license plates, visit How to Properly Surrender Your License Plates.
Permit and CDL Testing
Learner permit and CDL testing require an appointment. Each testing session ends one hour before branch closing.
Voter Registration
Voter registration forms are available at all Auto Bureau locations. For more information, visit Voter Registration Information.