License and Registration Suspensions for Unsatisfied Judgments
The DMV will suspend the license and registrations if the person fails to pay or satisfy a judgment of more than $1,000 and the judgment is related to a motor vehicle accident, collision, or crash which causes property damage, bodily injury, or death. To remove a suspension related to an unsatisfied judgment related to a motor vehicle accident, collision, or crash, you must resolve the judgment.
The DMV will also suspend
- all vehicle registrations of a company
- the privilege to register another vehicle
If you were notified that there is an unsatisfied judgment suspension on your record you must contact the attorney or court that issued the judgment. The information on the suspension order will advise you of the name of the court and the court index number for the judgment. The DMV cannot clear the suspension without proof from the court. Once you receive the original documentation from the court or attorney, you must send the original documents to DMV for clearance.
If you do not know which court to contact, you can call the Insurance Services Bureau.
Get an Unsatisfied Judgment Against Another Motorist
If you obtain a judgment against a person or company as a result of a motor vehicle accident, collision or crash and it is not satisfied, you can file with the Insurance Services Bureau to have the judgment enforced. You must mail the Supporting Affirmation (PDF) (SR-60) to the Insurance Services Bureau along with copies of:
- the outstanding judgment, with the original court or attorney certification
- the complaint or summons
- any available police accident report (MV-104A) or motorist accident report (MV-104)
The Insurance Services Bureau will contact you about any actions in the case after you have submitted the Supporting Affirmation.
Contact the Insurance Services Bureau
Contact us by phone:
Mailing Address:
Insurance Services Bureau
New York State DMV
6 Empire State Plaza, Room 332B
Albany, NY 12228