New York State DMV - Albany
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855 Central Ave, Albany NY 12206 Hours
About New York State DMV - Albany
The New York State DMV in Albany receives mixed reviews. Many customers report positive experiences, describing the staff as courteous, professional, pleasant, helpful, super kind, welcoming, efficient, and truly caring. Specific positive mentions include a welcoming point person and a helpful lady at a service window. Several reviews note that having an appointment is necessary and that researching required documents beforehand leads to a super good experience. Other reviews are critical, describing an unwelcoming environment with a very long wait. One reviewer felt some staff were rude and that the atmosphere was unpleasant, joking that employees seem to never smile. Another mentioned an instance where a different window was unhelpful before receiving proper assistance. Overall, experiences vary significantly, with preparation and specific staff interactions heavily influencing the outcome.
Most Recent Reviews
January 2026
Went to the Albany DMV today for a written driver's test and a road test. Everyone I encountered was courteous and professional from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. Shout out to Patrick who was welcoming and super kind. I usually go to the DMV in Schenectady when I have to but the Albany office is a lot better...
read full commentJanuary 2026
Was in this am to have my license updated to remove vision restriction as i had cataract surgery. Very efficient office. Pleasant helpful staff especially their point person (Keisha) assisting patrons with sign in process.
September 2024
The services are better than they were before. Great service!
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- Albany, New York