FOR IMMEDJATE RELEASE: 1/ 16/26 
CONTACT: Brandi B. Lloyd, County Clerk 

 

DMV offices to close for statewide technology upgrade

CLINTON COUNTY-The Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles, along with all DMV offices in New York state, will undergo a large-scale system upgrade next month that will require our office to be closed and potentially alter our business hours. 

In February, the New York State DMV is implementing the initial phase of a multi-year project to replace and modernize its aging technology systems. To bring the first part of the new system on line, the state is ceasing all DMV operations, including on line transactions and their phone system at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. Due to this, our DMV office will be closed on Friday, February 13, 2026. 

The offices will remain closed Monday, which is the Presidents Day holiday, and Tuesday (February 16- 17), with a planned reopening on Wednesday, February 18 provided we receive the go-ahead from the New York State DMV leadership. 

During this time, the state DMV will migrate about 30 million records to the new system and complete the transition to bring the first phase of the upgrade on line. Again, no DMV transactions will be able to be completed during this entire period, including through the state DMV website, and they will also not be answering their phones. 

The state DMV's implementation time line calls for offices to be operational and open for customer transactions beginning Wednesday, February 18. We plan on opening our office at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18. Any changes will be posted on the Clinton County website and on our Clinton County Clerk/DMV Facebook page. 

"This statewide DMV technology upgrade is something that's been needed for a long time, and it will ultimately allow us to serve the public better. While our office will be briefly closed during the transition, we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we move through this process. We know interruptions are never ideal, and we're grateful to the public for working with us as we make these important improvements," Clinton County Clerk Brandi Lloyd said. 

ABOUT THE DMV SYSTEM UPGRADE 

New York State DMV has contracted with software company FAST Enterprises, LLC, which has implemented similar systems in more than 20 other states, to help NYS DMV modernize its technological platforms and service delivery in two major stages over the next two years. The new technology will replace and consolidate a significant portion of DMV's legacy technology, some of which are over 50 years old. The goal of this initiative is to make the DMV more secure, stable, and agile and to provide DMV customers with more efficient, secure, and convenient services.