Important: New Salvage Vehicle Application
The DMV has a new Salvage Examination/Title Application (pdf) [1] (MV-83SAL). This form replaces the MV-899 and MV-82 to apply for a Salvage Vehicle exam. The MV-83SAL
- clearly shows what fees apply to you
- can be completed online and printed like other DMV forms
- includes a handy checklist to help you avoid missing documents
Hard copies of the MV-83SAL will be available at DMV offices by early December 2015. As of December 31st, 2015 we will no longer accept MV-899/MV-82TON applications.
IMPORTANT: See the guidance for treating the Catalytic Converter as a Major Component Part [2], effective April 15, 2023.
DMV considers the following types of businesses Junk and Salvage businesses
To become a Junk & Salvage business licensed by the New York State DMV, you must first
You can also call the DMV Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air at 1-518-474-4653 to get the forms, or call 1-518-474-0919 to get more information.
To
NYS DMV
Bureau of Consumer & Facility Services
Application Unit
P.O. Box 2700
Albany, NY 12220-0700
It will take 6 to 8 weeks for us to process your application.
Yes. You will receive a refund eight to twelve weeks after the Department of Audit and Control receives your refund voucher.
You can check the status of your order online [6]. You will need
Note: A revised version of the MV-907A took effect on April 15, 2023, due to new catalytic converter legislation.