Lewis County Clerk Jake Moser

11/11/2025

09/11/2025

Dissensio est progenitor democratiae (latin)

"Dissension is the progenitor of Democracy"
meaning: disagreement, conflict, and the division of opinions are necessary for a democratic society to function and evolve. The statement views dissension not as a threat, but as a foundational element that pushes the political system toward progress

This is the fundamentals to our Democracy. From the very beginning we were to "debate" how we want to form our Country and society. The Declaration of Independence and Constitution have set forth inalienable rights to all individuals. One of which is to debate, and have difference of opinion. With recent events that happen to both sides of the aisle unfortunately some do not understand the difference between "debate" and "hate"

24 years ago today an event occurred that brought our Country together in our time of need. There was no red, blue, green, yellow, purple. It was individuals helping individuals. It is my hopes that recent events over the past few months that we can remember we are all in this together and many times there is a middle ground, or a solution that can be made through healthy "debate" and not blind "hate"

Each official takes an Oath of Office. In that Oath we not only promise to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of New York, but to perform our duties to the best of our abilities. Once we are sworn in; it is our duty to help all our constituents (red, blue, green, yellow, purple)

Our Country was formed on difference of opinion, and to keeping moving forward as a country this difference needs to continue, but it also needs to realize that because you get in a "debate" you don't need to "hate". Nine times out of ten there is a "common sense" solution. Our fore fathers realized this and it is now our duty to remember this.

01/24/2025

1/24/2025 1:48pm.

DMV has restored all services for all transactions.

Thank you everyone for your patience.

01/24/2025

Lewis County DMV 1/23/2025 update as of 6:04pm

The Good:

The new hardware has been installed at Lewis County DMV and workstations are able to process registration transactions.

The Bad:

We cannot process any license or permit transaction because the camera is having trouble connecting to the new IP address.

NYS ITS and CBN are aware of the situation and working on a resolution.

Again…..
Lewis County DMV can do registration transactions but cannot take photos or do any license or permit transactions.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

01/18/2025

Just a friendly reminder the County Clerk’s Office and DMV are closed Monday January 20, 2025 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday.

01/17/2025

The REAL ID Act
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver licenses, permits, and ID cards. The Act also prohibits federal agencies, like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), from accepting cards for official purposes from states that do not meet these standards.

May 7, 2025 is the Homeland Security date to have a REAL ID, or Enchanced ID to travel domestically by plane.

The original date of October 2020 was pushed backed because of the COVID pandemic at the time.

Here is what you need to know:

If you currently have a state issued ID there is NO additional charge to convert to a REAL ID when you renew your license. The cost is $64.50.

If you want to not only fly domestically and enter Federal buildings, but to travel by land or sea to Canada or Mexico without a passport, then you can upgrade to an ENCHANCED ID. The cost is $30 more than a general renewal, so....$94.50.

Both of these will require residents to make an in-person visit to the DMV, and require additional documentation. (ie original birth certificate, original social security card, marriage license, divorce decree, and 2 proof of physical address) this link will assist:
https://process.dmv.ny.gov/documentguide/dmv_license/DisplayPages/pwizlicensePermitNDID.cfm

If you currently have an ENCHANCED ID you DO NOT need to downgrade to a REAL ID to be compliant. You already have a Federal ID.

Here is quick overview of the two IDs

12/06/2024

I had today to speak at the snowmobile kickoff hosting by Barnes Corners Sno-Pals.
To all wishing to enjoy the glorious 6 feet of snow we have received please come prepared if you need to register your snowmobile for the 2025 season.
If you have questions please go to www.dmv.ny.gov about your snowmobile registration.
Thank you Ken Blankenbush and gray for your attendance.

There are currently road test cancellations or DMV offices closed for in-person services. See our “Cancellations, Closings and Delays” page for more information. 

10/10/2024

Just a friendly reminder that the Lewis County Clerk’s Office and Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Monday October 14th for Columbus Day.

07/11/2024

Just sharing so all are aware. This does include DMV and Clerk’s Office

07/11/2024

This will be a accurate, reliable page to get updates from.

07/01/2024

Just a reminder tomorrow July 2nd is the ribbon cutting at the BOE/DMV building. In preparation for the event we will be ending customer service hours at the DMV at 2pm. Permit testing will end at 1pm.
The County Clerks office will be closing at 3pm tomorrow July 2nd so the staff can assist with the open house.
All offices will be open at regularly scheduled hours on July 3rd.