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IMPORTANT

REAL ID-compliant identification is now required to fly within the U.S. If you have a passport (or other REAL-compliant document), and are not due to renew your driver license or ID card, you do not need to upgrade right away. 

Alert

There are currently road test cancellations or DMV offices closed for in-person services. See our “CLOSINGS” page for more information.

Deadline

Any voter registration completed through this DMV site must be done by 6/13 to be effective for this year’s primaries. Voters may still use the Board of Elections’ Online Voter Registration Portal to register by the 6/14 deadline.

Businesses Regulated by DMV

Repair and Body Shops

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Repair or Body Shop

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers, and other related businesses in New York State. Learn what forms and applications are needed to apply for permission to open a repair or body shop.

Learn How to Open a Repair or Body Shop

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Repair and Body Shops

Complaints, Charges and Hearings for Businesses Regulated by DMV

DMV-regulated businesses are bound to follow the Commissioner's rules and regulations. DMV will investigate any complaint filed against your business.

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It is important to keep your business license or registration information up-to-date so that your DMV-regulated business can continue to operate smoothly.

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Close a Body Shop
Facility Out of Business Attestation

Use the Facility Out of Business Attestation (VS-20) to notify us that your DMV Division of Vehicle Safety-regulated facility is permanently out of business, and for instructions about surrendering (returning) the DMVs items that have been issued to you.

If your facility will be temporarily out of business, please contact the appropriate Vehicle Safety Field Services Regional Office for instructions. 

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