The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is responsible for essential motor vehicle and driver related services, administering motor vehicle laws which promotes safety and protect motorist and non-motorist. The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (NYDMV) primary core serves are to issue driver permits and licenses, schedule a road test update addresses of NY residents, traffic violations, issuing non-driver IDs, issuing commercial driver licenses, issuing vehicle registrations and titles, issuing custom plates, maintaining driving records, and administering vehicle and traffic laws.