Ballston Spa DMV office
County-run DMV office Handles: Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles
A County-run DMV office in Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York. The only DMV location listed in Ballston Spa, and one of 3 in Saratoga County. Services listed here include knowledge tests, motorcycle tests and commercial license (CDL) services. The nearest similar location is Saratoga Springs - Wilton, 9.1 miles away in a straight line.
Open now · closes 4 PM (as of 2:11 PM Eastern Time)
Tomorrow (): · schedule change
From official agency data, checked Nov 10, 2026. About this data
Can I do it here?
- First driver's license ✓ Yes
- REAL ID ≈ Call first
The agency lists this office for this kind of work, but doesn’t name it for this errand. - Vehicle registration ≈ Call first
The agency lists this office for this kind of work, but doesn’t name it for this errand. - Driver's license renewal ≈ Call first
The agency lists this office for this kind of work, but doesn’t name it for this errand.
Based on the agency’s data for this office or its type. Tap an errand for what to bring and how to book.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
40 McMaster St
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Getting there
NORTHWAY: EXIT 12 OFF OF THE NORTHWAY. TURN LEFT ONTO ROUTE 67 AND RIGHT AT 2ND TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO RT 50/67 NORTH. TAKE A LEFT ONTO MCMASTER ST. THE SARATOGA COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE IS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE IN A RED BRICK BUILDING.
County offices often run their own appointment systems; the official office page is the best starting point.
In-person services
Links go to official guidance on what to bring.
- Take a Car or Motorcycle Permit Test
Written Learner Permit tests will be given no later than one hour before closing.
Official guide: Prepare For and Take Your Permit Test - Knowledge Test Escort
Escort Vehicle tests will be given no later than one hour before closing. - Take a CDL Test
CDL Permit tests will be given no later than two hours before closing. - Exchange Out-of-State License
Be at the licensing clerk’s window no later than one hour before closing.
Official guide: Exchange Out of State Driver License
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit, prepaid and debit cards that do not require a PIN: American Express, Discover/Novus, MasterCard, VISA
- Tap to pay and mobile payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
- Personal check or money order payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
- Payment may be split between cash and check
This office is run by the county clerk. The state page does not say whether county offices differ; confirm with the office before you rely on a card.
Applies to all NY DMV offices of this type; the agency does not publish payment methods per office.
Gather your documents with the official NY DMV Document Guide and proof-of-ID guide.
Nearby offices
Straight-line distance from this office.
How their hours compare
Opens earliest on weekdays (8 AM): this office, Saratoga Springs - Wilton, Clifton Park, Schenectady. None of these offices publishes Saturday hours.
| Office | Opens | Closes | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| This office | 8 AM earliest | 5 PM | Closed |
| Saratoga Springs - Wilton 9.1 mi | 8 AM earliest | 5:15 PM latest | Closed |
| Clifton Park 10.1 mi | 8 AM earliest | 5 PM | Closed |
| Schenectady 15.6 mi | 8 AM earliest | 4 PM | Closed |
| Rensselaer County Mobile 20.4 mi | 10 AM | 2 PM | Closed |
Opens and Closes: earliest opening and latest closing on any weekday, from each office’s published weekly hours; holidays and dated changes are on each office’s page. “Not listed” means the agency publishes no Saturday hours.
- Saratoga Springs - Wilton · 9.1 mi
3065 Route 50, Wilton Mall, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
County-run DMV office
Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles · Other services
Today: 8 AM – 4:15 PM - Clifton Park · 10.1 mi
22 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
County-run DMV office
Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles
Today: 8 AM – 4 PM - Schenectady · 15.6 mi
2025 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
County-run DMV office
Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles
Today: 8 AM – 4 PM - Rensselaer County Mobile · 20.4 mi
1600 7th Ave, Troy, NY 12180
Mobile DMV office
Driver licenses & IDs · Vehicle registration & titles
Today: Closed · opens Wed, Nov 18, 10 AM
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About this data
Address, hours and services come from DMV Office Locations, Hours and Messages, published by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Last checked against the source on ; agency record updated ; this page last changed . See data sources for the datasets behind it.
Reservations are made only on the agency’s own website; we do not take bookings.