Reservations are required.
Examples of services we CANNOT perform. If you need any of the below services, we cannot assist at a AAA Branch, and you will need to visit a New York DMV office.
In compliance with the CDC and the Governor's orders, we would like to make you aware of the following before you make a reservation:
Examples of services we CANNOT perform. If you need any of the below services, we cannot assist at a AAA branch, and you will need to visit a New York State DMV office.
o All checks must be payable to AAA Northeast
o Please do not fill in an amount on the check until you are in the branch, as the exact amount is determined at the time of your transaction.
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Cost: Varies based on weight and type of vehicle. Cost can be estimated at the NY DMV website.
Description: Existing New York State vehicle registrations can be renewed in the following NY branches only: Smithtown, Garden City, Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Requirements:
- If registrant is in the military and is absent from New York, the person coming to the branch can use Form MV-454 in lieu of registrant’s signature.
- *If registration is being processed on behalf of another member, address cannot be changed.
Restrictions:
Registration renewals cannot be processed if:
Processing Time: Registration paperwork is printed instantly, including window sticker and registration document to keep inside vehicle. For motorcycles and trailers, the registration document will be printed instantly. The plate sticker will also be issued on the spot.
AAA does not process new registrations, transfers of plates, or requests for titles.
Description: Existing registrations can be amended at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Cost: Nominal fees may apply. Visit the New York State DMV website for more information. NY DMV website
Acceptable Changes: Address change, vehicle color change.
Requirements:
Restrictions:
Registration amendments cannot be processed if:
Processing Time: Registration paperwork is printed instantly, including window sticker and registration document to keep inside vehicle.
AAA does not process new registrations, transfers of plates, or requests for titles.
Description: Duplicate registrations can be processed in the following NY branches only: Smithtown, Garden City, Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Requirements:
Cost: There is a $3.00 fee for a duplicate registration.
Processing Time: Registration paperwork is printed instantly, including window sticker and registration document to keep inside vehicle.
AAA does not process new registrations, transfers of plates, or requests for titles.
Description: Existing Driver’s Licenses can be renewed at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Requirements:
Cost: The fee varies and can be estimated at the NY DMV Website.
Restrictions: Any CDL license transaction must be handled at a DMV office.
Processing Time: A temporary license will be provided during your visit. The physical license will be mailed to your address on record within 2 weeks.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications.
Description: Duplicate Driver’s Licenses can be issued at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Duplicates can be issued if a license is lost or stolen, if you are changing an address, if you want to change your photo, or if you want to add or remove organ donor status.
Requirements:
Cost: The fee varies and can be estimated at the NY DMV Website.
Processing Time: A temporary license will be provided during your visit. The physical license will be mailed to your address on record within 2 weeks.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications.
Description: Certain License amendments can be processed at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Only the following amendments can be performed:
- See ID-44 form for more details on what documents are required for each type of amendment
Requirements:
Cost: The fee varies and can be estimated at the NY DMV Website.
Processing Time: A temporary license will be provided during your visit. The physical license will be mailed to your address on record within 2 weeks.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications.
Description: Upgrade your license to REAL ID or Enhanced at the following NY branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Beginning October 1, 2021, a REAL ID or Enhanced Driver’s License will be required in lieu of a passport to board domestic flights and enter federal buildings. Standard Driver’s Licenses will no longer be accepted.
Requirements: The requirements are the same for both REAL ID and Enhanced Driver’s Licenses (EDL). An EDL will be accepted for land and sea US Border crossings, in addition to REAL ID privileges.
The following are required to upgrade to REAL ID or EDL. No e-Documents are accepted. All documents must be original hard copies.
Check the ID-44 Form for more details on what is acceptable.
For convenience, use this tool to determine if you have all necessary documentation to upgrade.
All documents must be original, NO PHOTOCOPIES OR e-DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED.
Cost: There is a nominal processing fee to upgrade to REAL ID. An EDL costs $30 above the standard Driver’s License.
Processing Time: A temporary license will be provided during your visit. The physical license will be mailed to your address on record within 2 weeks.
Description: AAA provides certain services for Non-Driver ID cards at the following branches only: Queens (Whitestone), Brooklyn, Manhattan (Lincoln Center).
Services Provided:
Requirements:
o No e-Documents are accepted. All documents must be original hard copies
Check the ID-44 Form for more details on what is acceptable
Valid AAA membership with name matching license
o Proof of Social Security
o Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status (for EDL, U.S. Citizenship is required)
o 2 Proofs of New York State Residency
o 6 Points of Proof of Name
Cost: The fee varies and can be estimated at the NY DMV Website.
Processing Time: A temporary license will be provided during your visit. The physical license will be mailed to your address on record within 2 weeks.
AAA does not process new license or ID applications.
Smithtown and Garden City, offer the following WALK-IN NY DMV services:
After your vision test, you can submit payment online at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles’ website and receive your new license in the mail. Credit cards, cash, and personal checks are accepted for registration. Please make checks payable to AAA Northeast.
You must be an AAA Member with a membership card in your name to conduct a DMV transaction at AAA