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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.

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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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