The Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles is launching an online appointment system on the County DMV website that can be accessed at, https://chqgov.com/county-clerk/Department-of-Motor-Vehicles. Anyone without Internet access should contact a relative or friend to make the appointment for them. There will be no appointments made by telephone.

On this system, one can make an appointment for transactions that can be done most efficiently in person and those that must be done in person by DMV regulations. Appointment blocks are set at 15 minute and 30 minute intervals depending upon the transaction. Any transactions not listed, such as registration renewals, are to be done by drop box or U.S. Mail as these transactions are not time sensitive. Automobile dealer transactions should be placed in the drop box. Dropbox transactions will be processed in a timely fashion.

Persons should show up no more than 10 minutes before their appointment time. Only the person with the appointment will be allowed in the building with the exception of under 18 learner’s permits that require the presence of a parent or guardian. Anyone showing up late will forfeit the appointment. All persons must wear a mask and practice social distancing. “We will monitor the system daily and anyone abusing the system by making numerous appointments will have all of their appointments canceled,” explained County Clerk Larry Barmore.

All DMV offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. until further notice. There will be no late hours at any of the offices.

All needed forms are available on the NYS DMV website at www.dmv.ny.gov Persons should have all of the paperwork completed before arriving for the appointment and remember to bring all needed documents.

At this time, only Chautauqua County residents will be processed at our DMV offices. Any out of county persons making an appointment will have their appointment canceled.