Moving to Schenectady County
Welcome to Schenectady County — a great place to work, live and raise a family. Born in the spirit of discovery, Schenectady County blazed new trails in electricity, transportation and technology. Here, the Erie Canal provided a way west, Thomas Edison founded the General Electric Company, Schenectady County's American Locomotive Works moved our nation forward. And it is here that Schenectady County is creating new opportunities in research, technology and innovation for future trailblazers.
Drivers License, Title & Registration
Schenectady County Department of Motor Vehicles
267 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
518.381.9181
DMV Change of Address Form
Police, Fire, and Ambulance (emergency): 911, TTY 911
Schenectady County Sheriff's Department
320 Veeder Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12307
518.388.4300
Fire Departments
Hospitals
Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
518.262.3125
Ellis Medicine
Main Campus
1101 Nott Street, Schenectady
518.243.4000
Bellevue Woman's Care Center
2210 Troy Road, Niskayuna
518.346.9400
McClellan Campus
600 McClellan Street, Schenectady
518.382.2000
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
1270 Belmont Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
518.382.4500
Postal Service
Post Office Locator
Locate the post office closest to you.
USPS Change of Address Form
The official change of address form from the US Postal Service
Trash Collection & Recycling
Schenectady County Recycling Program
Schenectady County Household Hazardous Waste Program
City of Schenectady Trash Collection for City Residents (not administered by Schenectady County)
Contact your Town Clerk to find out who provides residential waste hauling service in your community.
Voting
Schenectady County Board of Elections
388 Broadway
Suite E
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: (518) 377-2469
Fax: (518) 377-2716
Voter Registration Forms
New York State Board of Elections