How should I prepare for the permit test at Port Jervis?

Study the current New York State Driver’s Manual and use the official practice quizzes. Also prepare the identity, age, residence, application, and payment documents required for your permit type.

Do I need an appointment for the Port Jervis permit test?

Appointment policies can vary by office and change. Check the current NYS DMV office information and the hours published on this page before traveling.

Is passing the New York online permit test enough to get a permit?

No. NYS DMV must review the result and your documents at an office, and it can require an in-office retest before issuing the permit.

What tests can I take at Port Jervis DMV Office?

You can take knowledge tests at Port Jervis DMV Office.

Who runs Port Jervis DMV Office?

Port Jervis DMV Office is run by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV).

Where do I take the road test if I use Port Jervis DMV Office?

Port Jervis DMV Office does not run the road test. The nearest road test center is Port Jervis Road Test Site, 0.2 miles away.

Which other knowledge test centers are near Port Jervis DMV Office?

The closest are Middletown DMV Office (14.9 miles), Goshen DMV Office (19.6 miles), Monticello DMV Office (19.6 miles). 3 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Port Jervis DMV Office, Orange County

Listed as active

Information checked July 26, 2026

Centre details

Address: 17-19 Sussex Street, Suite 85N, Port Jervis, New York, 12771
Run by: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV)
Official website: View official office page

Before you travel

Listed in the current NYS DMV public-office feed with published service information and hours. This is directory evidence, not a live open-now signal. Check the official office page for same-day changes before traveling.

Tests available

Knowledge test

Available here

You can take your knowledge test at this location.

Test types: Passenger or non-commercial learner permit knowledge test

Knowledge test · NYS DMV requirements

Port Jervis permit test guide

Prepare with the New York State Driver’s Manual and official practice quizzes, then check the office’s appointment, identity, and residency requirements before traveling.

Before test day

Check the office plan before you go

The published office address is 17-19 Sussex Street, Suite 85N, Port Jervis, 12771. Review the hours shown on this page, the office’s current appointment policy, and the document guide before traveling.

Published office hours are not a live open-now guarantee. Service availability and appointment rules can change.

Build a complete application

Passing the questions is only one part of the visit. Identity, age, residence, application, and payment evidence also have to meet NYS DMV rules.

Study the New York manual

Use the official Driver’s Manual and practice quizzes. Focus on applying signs, right-of-way, safe-driving, and state-law rules to scenarios.

Prove identity and residence

Use NYS DMV’s document guide to assemble original proof of age, identity, and New York residence for the permit type you want.

Complete the application

Prepare form MV-44 and the permit fee. A parent or guardian must complete the required consent section for applicants under the applicable age.

Choose online or in-office

Eligible applicants can start online, but passing online still requires an office visit and document review. NYS DMV may require an in-office retest.

A reliable permit-test plan

01
Study and practice
Read the manual by topic, then use official quizzes to find gaps rather than memorising answer patterns.
02
Build the document set
Match every proof to the permit type and name you will use on the application.
03
Check the office
Confirm hours, appointment policy, service status, address, and accepted payment before traveling.
04
Complete the permit process
After a pass, follow the office instructions for document review, photo, vision screening, and permit issuance.

A passed online test is not the finished permit.

NYS DMV reviews online results and documents before issuance, and it can require an in-office retest. Keep studying until the office process is complete.

New York permit-test checklist

Study the current New York State Driver’s Manual and use official practice quizzes.
Complete form MV-44 and any required parent or guardian consent.
Bring the required original proofs of age, identity, and New York residence.
Check the permit fee, accepted payment methods, office hours, and appointment policy.
Bring glasses or contacts if you need them for the vision screening.

Official guidance: prepare for a New York permit test and New York learner-permit restrictions. Always recheck the official requirements before the appointment.

Opening hours

Standard hours

monday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
tuesday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
wednesday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
thursday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
friday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
saturday: Not published
sunday: Not published

Office-level hours published by NYS DMV. Permit-test cut-off times and appointment rules can differ; these schedules do not establish live open-now status.

Finding this center

Appointments are preferred: Schedule at orangecountygov.com. Walk-in service Monday - Friday, 9am-2pm, additional appointments have been added. Phone 845-291-3220. REAL ID, Enhanced Driver Licenses Vehicle Registrations Car and Motorcycle Permit Tests CDL Permit Tests Permit testing is by appointment only Hazmat/Escort Vehicle Tests Enforcement Issues Insurance Suspensions Plate Surrenders until 4:30 PM

Published by New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Check the official listing before traveling.

Where you take the road test

Port Jervis DMV Office does not run that test. The nearest road test center is Port Jervis Road Test Site, 0.2 miles away.

Port Jervis Road Test Site

0.2 miles away

Other road test centers nearby

Nearest alternative knowledge test centers

The closest is Middletown DMV Office, 14.9 miles from Port Jervis DMV Office; the furthest listed here is 38.5 miles. None is within 10 miles, so Port Jervis DMV Office is the only knowledge test center in its immediate area.

Distances are straight-line from each center’s published coordinates.

Common questions about this center

How should I prepare for the permit test at Port Jervis?: Study the current New York State Driver’s Manual and use the official practice quizzes. Also prepare the identity, age, residence, application, and payment documents required for your permit type.
Do I need an appointment for the Port Jervis permit test?: Appointment policies can vary by office and change. Check the current NYS DMV office information and the hours published on this page before traveling.
Is passing the New York online permit test enough to get a permit?: No. NYS DMV must review the result and your documents at an office, and it can require an in-office retest before issuing the permit.
What tests can I take at Port Jervis DMV Office?: You can take knowledge tests at Port Jervis DMV Office.
Who runs Port Jervis DMV Office?: Port Jervis DMV Office is run by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV).
Where do I take the road test if I use Port Jervis DMV Office?: Port Jervis DMV Office does not run the road test. The nearest road test center is Port Jervis Road Test Site, 0.2 miles away.
Which other knowledge test centers are near Port Jervis DMV Office?: The closest are Middletown DMV Office (14.9 miles), Goshen DMV Office (19.6 miles), Monticello DMV Office (19.6 miles). 3 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.