February 10, 2026
By County Spokesman Eddie Van Stine
The Steuben 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 offices to be closed and may potentially alter 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 online, the state is ceasing all DMV operations, including online services and the phone system, at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. Due to this, the Bath, Corning, and Hornell DMV offices will be closed on that day.
The offices will remain closed on 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 State DMV leadership.
During this time, the State DMV will migrate approximately 30 million records to the new system and complete the transition to bring the first phase of the upgrade online. Again, no DMV transactions will be able to be completed during this period, including through the State DMV website, and phone services will not be available.
The State DMV’s implementation timeline calls for offices to be operational and open for customer transactions beginning Wednesday, February 18. We plan on opening our offices at 8:30 a.m. on February 18. Any changes to that schedule will be posted on the county website and the Steuben County Facebook page.
Following the completion of the system upgrade, all Steuben County DMV office days and hours of operation will remain the same as they are currently. There are no permanent changes being made to office schedules as a result of this upgrade.
• Bath DMV Office: Open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (8:30 AM – 4:45 PM)
• Hornell DMV Office: Open Wednesday and Thursday (8:30 AM – 4:45 PM)
• Corning DMV Office: Open Monday through Friday (8:30 AM – 4:45 PM)
“While we understand this temporary closure may cause inconvenience, this statewide upgrade is a necessary step toward improving security, efficiency, and customer service for the future,” said Steuben County Clerk Judith Hunter. “We appreciate the public’s patience and encourage residents to monitor our website and social media for the most up-to-date information.”
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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 technology 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 more than 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.
