Oswego County DMVs Temporarily Close for System Upgrade

Offices will be closed for several days as part of a statewide technology overhaul.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Oswego County's Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices will be temporarily closed starting today, February 13, 2026, as part of a large-scale system upgrade affecting DMVs across New York State. The Pulaski DMV office is closed today, while the Fulton and Oswego DMV offices will close at noon. All three offices will remain closed until Wednesday, February 18, with the Oswego DMV office not holding evening hours on February 18 but resuming them on February 25.

Why it matters

This statewide DMV system upgrade is aimed at modernizing aging technology and making transactions more efficient, secure, and convenient for residents. The temporary closures will cause some disruption, but the long-term benefits of the upgraded systems are expected to improve the overall DMV experience for Oswego County residents.

The details

The temporary closures are the first phase of a multi-year project to update the New York State DMV's software and databases. During this time, all DMV operations, including in-person, online, and telephone interactions, will be unavailable statewide. Most offices are expected to reopen by February 18, but some locations may remain closed for an extra day or two.

  • The Pulaski DMV office is closed on February 13, 2026.
  • The Fulton and Oswego DMV offices will close at noon on February 13, 2026.
  • All three offices will remain closed until Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The Oswego DMV office will not hold evening hours on February 18, 2026, but will resume them on February 25, 2026.

The players

Terry M. Wilbur

Oswego County Clerk, who reminds residents about the temporary DMV office closures.

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What’s next

Upon reopening, the upgraded DMV systems are expected to provide a more efficient, secure, and convenient experience for Oswego County residents.

The takeaway

This temporary DMV closure is part of a larger effort to modernize New York State's aging DMV technology, which will ultimately benefit residents through improved services, even though the short-term disruption may cause some inconvenience.