Check the box next to each type of record that you want and provide as much search information as possible in Step .
3
Provide the name and address of where to send the record(s) in Step .
Provide your name and address in Step .
2
Have one or more of the permissible uses described in Step . Check all of the permissible uses that apply and sign
the certification.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING YOUR OWN DMV RECORD
To order your own DMV record, but not a title record, use this checklist to complete all of the requirements listed below. (Read about
title records in the note at the bottom of this section.) You must:
Provide the name and address of where to send your record(s) in Step .
REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED DMV RECORDS
MAIL YOUR completed MV-15 form, payment, and identification to:
NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, MV-15 PROCESSING, 6 EMPIRE STATE PLAZA, ALBANY NY 12228
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MV-15 (12/19)
Print/Type name and mailing address where the
records will be mailed
Your return receipt
Name
Address1
Address2
City,
State,
Zip
TOTAL FEE
No record ABS___ HIS___ TCK___ SUS___ APP___ INS___
Abstract(s) Life___ Stnd___ Reg___ Ttl___
Application
Ticket(s)/Disposition(s)
Suspensions/Revocations Lic___ Reg___
Insurance Search Activity Report
DMV OFFICE USE ONLY
DO NOT STAPLE
Amount Received $
REFUND (IF ANY) $
Initials ____________
Date ____________
FT # ____________
$
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Provide your name, address and signature in Step .
Include a photocopy of your driver license or government-issued identification card
with this request form or have your
signature notarized in Step .
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Include a photocopy of your driver license or government-issued identification card
with this request form or have your
signature notarized in Step .
Check the box next to each type of record that you want and provide as much search information as possible in Step .
Enclose an acceptable form of payment according to the instructions in Step .
NOTE: Sometimes, title (vin) abstracts may contain the names of other individuals, so you must check one or more of the permissible uses
that are listed and sign the certification in Step .
To order another person’s DMV record, use this checklist to complete all of the requirements listed below. You must:
Enclose an acceptable form of payment according to the instructions in Step .
Exemption from fees: Government Agencies; public officers, boards or bodies; volunteer fire companies and ambulance services; legal aid
bureaus or societies or any private entity acting pursuant to NY County Law § 722 are exempt as long as the Agency identifies themselves,
that the records being requested are for business use, and the records are mailed to the requesting Agency’s business address.
Exemption cannot be used to obtain your own personal records, or V&T Law Books.
STEP
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING
ANOTHER PERSON’S
DMV RECORD
$_____
$_____
$_____
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$_____
DRIVING ABSTRACT (displays records for the last 4 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVING RECORD HISTORY (referred to as LIFETIME ABSTRACT”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DMV can only provide this type of abstract to the individual whose name is on the record. Examples of when this may
be required include: background checks, bar exam, applicants for a license in U.S. or Canada, and an attorney
reviewing client’s entire record.
Note - this history does not always include information that dates back to when a person was originally granted driving
privileges. Some information is purged, as required by law.
If your lawyer, court personnel or someone other than YOU is requesting your Lifetime abstract, they must
include form MV-15GC. Go to dmv.ny.gov to get the form.
ADDRESS HISTORY (only your own address history) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRIVER LICENSE REVOCATION/SUSPENSION ORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TICKET DISPOSITION* (includes photocopy of ticket or
copy of electronic record) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAST NAME
MAILING ADDRESS (INCLUDE STREET & NO.) APT # CITY STATE ZIP CODE
TICKET NUMBER of SUSPENSION ORDER NUMBER
DATE OF VIOLATION OFFENSE
FIRST M.I. DATE OF BIRTH
SEX N.Y. DRIVER OR NON-DRIVER ID #
SIGNATURE
MV-15 (12/19)
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Check here if the mailing address you provided in Step 1 is
different from the requestor’s address.
LICENSE
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STEP
3
STEP
REQUESTOR’S INFORMATION
CHECK THE BOX NEXT TO EACH TYPE OF RECORD THAT YOU WANT (SEARCH INFORMATION REQUIRED)
4
STEP
PAYMENT METHOD - DO NOT SEND CASH
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE TICKET, DISPOSITION, OR SUSPENSION ORDER, PLEASE ATTACH A LIST AND INCLUDE $10 FOR EACH ONE
INSURANCE INFORMATION SEARCH/ACTIVITY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAST NAME
PLATE
YEAR MAKE MODEL VIN #
FIRST
OR
M.I. DATE OF BIRTH
REGISTRATION / OWNER
IF YOU WANT MORE THAN ONE PLATE, VIN ABSTRACT OR SUSPENSION ORDER, PLEASE ATTACH A LIST AND INCLUDE $10 FOR EACH ONE
o DMV Debit account number
o Check o Money Order o Exempt
l Make checks payable to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”
l Please remember to SIGN YOUR CHECK
l No starter checks
l US Funds only
LAST NAME
ADDRESS WHERE YOU GET YOUR MAIL (INCLUDE STREET & NO.)
APT #
ZIP CODE
CITY
STATE
FIRST
M.I.
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER (REQUIRED):
o
X
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
x $10 each = $
x $10
each = $
x $10
each = $
x $10
each = $
x $10 each = $
If crash/accident related, please include date of crash/accident
o
LIST OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S CURRENT AND PREVIOUS VEHICLE REGISTRATION (PLATES) (if available) . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLE REGISTRATION (PLATE) ABSTRACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
o
VEHICLE REGISTRATION SUSPENSION ORDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLE TITLE (VIN) ABSTRACT (Owner - only includes active lien information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
# of copies
Fee Total
# of copies Fee Total
TOTAL DUE $
Please calculate the total for each of the items you want and enter the total here
*
*
*
*
DMV does not retain parking tickets - contact city, town or village
*
Provide as much search information as you know about the record(s) you are requesting.
Provide as much search information as you know about the record(s) you are requesting.
x $10 each = $
x $10 each = $
x $10
each = $
x $10
each = $
x $10
each = $
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR ID.
I certify that I have read the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (18 U.S.C. Sec 2721 et seq.) and will comply fully with the terms of such law. I also agree to defend,
hold harmless and indemnify DMV from all actions brought against DMV, or damages alleged against DMV, for my negligent, improper or unauthorized use or
dissemination of the information provided by the DMV.
I certify that if I receive or have access to records or information from the DMV, I shall not (i) use such records or information for civil immigration purposes
or (ii) disclose such records or information to any agency that primarily enforces immigration law, such as U.S. immigration and customs enforcement and U.S.
customs and border protection, or to any employee or agent of any such agency unless such disclosure is pursuant to a cooperative arrangement between city,
state and federal agencies which does not enforce immigration law and which disclosure is limited to the specific records or information being sought pursuant
to such arrangement. I certify that, in addition to the requirements of 18 USC 2721(c), I shall keep for a period of five years records of all uses and identifying
each person or entity that primarily enforces immigration law that received department records or information from such certifying person or entity. I shall
maintain the records in a manner and form prescribed by the commissioner, and I shall make them available for inspection upon the commissioners request.
Signature
Print Name
MV-15 (12/19)
Driver Privacy Protection Act: The Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) (18 U.S.C. §2721.et seq.) (“DPPA”) regulates access to Motor
Vehicles records. Recipient hereby certifies that the information provided hereunder by DMV shall be used solely for the following purpose(s).
(Recipient must check all that apply.)
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1. Use in any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any court or agency, including the service of process, investigation in
anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders or pursuant to a court order. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(4))
2. Use by an insurer or insurance support organization or self-insured entity in claims investigations, anti-fraud activities, rating or
underwriting activities. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(6))
3. Use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(7))
4. Use by an employer, its agent or insurer to obtain information relating to the holder of a commercial driver's license required under
Chapter 313 of Title 49 of the U.S.C. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(9))
5. For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only-
(A) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or
contractors; (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(3)(A)) and
(B) if such information as so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for the
purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, the
individual. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(3)(B))
6. Use required under NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, Article 19A - Special Requirements for Bus Drivers. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(14))
7. Use required under NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law, Article 19B - Special Requirements for Commercial Motor Carriers.
(18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(14))
8. Use by any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(1))
9. Use by any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, state, or local agency in carrying out its functions.
(18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(1))
10. Use in matters of motor vehicle or driver safety. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
11. Use in matters of motor vehicle theft. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
12. Use in matters of motor vehicle emissions. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
13. Use in matters of motor vehicle product alterations, recalls or advisories. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
14. Use in performance monitoring of motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts and dealers. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
15. Use in motor vehicle market research activities, including survey research. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
16. Use in removal of non-owner records from the original owner records of motor vehicle manufacturers. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(2))
17. Use in the operation of private toll transportation facilities. (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(10))
18. For use by any requester, if the requester demonstrates it has obtained the written consent of the individual to whom the
information pertains. (May use form MV-15GC). (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(13))
19. Use specifically authorized under NYS law, IF such use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.
Cite the specific NYS law here: (18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(14))
20. Use in research activities and in producing statistical reports,
as long as the personal information is not published, disclosed
or used to contact individuals.
(18 U.S.C. §2721 (b)(5))
To knowingly make a false statement or conceal a material fact in this written statement may be punishable as a criminal offense. In addition, anyone who makes
false representation to obtain any personal information from an individual’s Motor Vehicles record is subject to federal criminal fines under the Driver’s Privacy
Protection Act (DPPA).
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STEP
PERMISSIBLE USE(S) & CERTIFICATION
PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE
REQUESTOR
:
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