DS-600 Form: Fingerprinting Services Information (PDF)

DS-600 Form – The DS-600 Form is an official New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) document titled Fingerprinting Services Information. It provides essential instructions for school bus driver applicants and motor carriers required to complete FBI criminal history background checks under Article 19-A of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law. This one-page PDF …

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DS-21 Form: Interlock Device Installation Confirmation

DS-21 Form – The DS-21 Form, officially titled “Department of Motor Vehicles Ordered Interlock Device Installation Confirmation,” is a required New York State DMV document used to verify the proper installation of an ignition interlock device (IID). This form confirms that a certified device has been installed in all vehicles a motorist owns or operates, …

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DS-2 Form: Universal Notice of Re-entry IDP (PDF)

DS-2 Form – The DS-2 Form, officially titled Universal Notice of Re-entry – Impaired Driver Program, is a one-page document issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV). It serves as official authorization from an Impaired Driver Program (IDP) director for clients who were previously dropped from the program to re-enter. …

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DS-19 Form: Article 19-A Accident Notification App (PDF)

DS-19 Form – The DS-19 form is the official Article 19-A Motor Carrier Accident and Conviction Notification Program Application from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV). It allows qualified motor carriers—primarily those operating buses—to enroll in a mandatory notification program. Carriers set up an escrow account to receive timely alerts from the …

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C-12 Form: What to Do If Your Driver License Is Taken Away

C-12 Form – If your New York driver’s license has been suspended or revoked, you’re likely searching for clear answers on next steps. The official C-12 Form (full title: “Suppose Your License Was Taken Away”) from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the trusted guide that explains suspensions, revocations, and how to …

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VS-147 Form: Official Requirements for ATV Dealers (PDF)

VS-147 Form – The VS-147 Form is the official New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) document titled “ATV Dealer Requirements.” It provides a clear checklist of mandatory rules and documentation needed to register as an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) dealer in New York. This one-page PDF, revised in September 2015 (VS-147 (9/15)), remains the …

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VS-143 Form: Facility Requirements for Inspection Stations (PDF)

VS-143 Form – The VS-143 form is the official New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) checklist that outlines every facility requirement for opening and operating an official motor vehicle inspection station. Revised in December 2024 (VS-143 12/24), this one-page document ensures applicants meet strict standards before approval. Whether you want to open …

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DS-7 Form: Request for DMV Driver Review (PDF)

DS-7 Form – The DS-7 form, officially titled Request for Driver Review, is a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) document used by concerned citizens to report a driver who may be unable to operate a vehicle safely. It is specifically designed for individuals who are not law enforcement officers or physicians. This two-page …

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DS-6 Form: Physician’s Medical Reporting Form (PDF)

DS-6 Form – The DS-6 Form, officially known as the Physician’s Medical Reporting Form, is a critical New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV) document used to report drivers whose physical or mental conditions may impair their ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. If you are a licensed physician, physician assistant, or …

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DS-500 Form: Article 19-A NY License ID Request (PDF)

DS-500 Form – The DS-500 Form, officially titled ARTICLE 19-A REQUEST FOR NYS LICENSE ID NUMBER, is an official New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) document. Carriers use it to request a New York State (NYS) License ID number (also called a Client ID or CID) for out-of-state licensed school bus driver applicants. These …

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