Form Mv215 PDF Details

Navigating the bureaucratic waters of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can feel challenging, but when it comes to recouping fees you shouldn't have paid, understanding the MV-215 form is your first step toward clarity and resolution. Essentially, this form serves as a request for a refund for motor vehicle registrations, driver licenses, and titles. It sets clear guidelines on eligibility for a refund, emphasizing a minimum 90-day processing period while cautioning against using it for sales tax refunds, with a different procedure outlined for those. The MV-215 form specifies situations where you don't need to send in the form—like if you've already turned in your plates and unused sticker under certain conditions, or if you've switched vehicle class registrations. Importantly, it covers a variety of scenarios where a refund would be applicable for license fees, registration fees, or civil penalties, delineating the process thoroughly, from the documentation needed to the certification of your claim. Moreover, it's highlighted that not all fees are refundable, and sales tax, title, or license plate fees typically fall outside the scope of refundability. With a note on the importance of honesty in these claims—given presenting a fraudulent claim is a felony—the form is a critical tool for those navigating refunds within the intricate framework of the New York DMV.

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Form NameForm Mv215
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesMV-215, mv 215, 8-year, New_York

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REQUEST FOR REFUND OF FEE PAID FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

REGISTRATIONS, DRIVER LICENSES AND TITLES

dmv.ny.gov

STEP 1 - Read this first!

●DMVneedsa minimumof90daystoprocessarefund.IfyousubmitproofforDMVtoreview,theprocesstakesadditionaltime.

●Donotusethisformforsalestaxrefunds.Ifyouwantasalestaxrefund,youmustuseformDTF-806"ApplicationforRefundand/orCreditof SalesTaxPaidonCasualSaleofMotorVehicle"availableatanyMotorVehiclesofficeandDMV’swebsite(dmv.ny.gov).Sendyourrequestfor salestaxrefundstotheNYSDepartmentofTaxationandFinance.

●DO NOT SEND THIS FORM IF:

♦youturnedinyourplatesandunusedstickertoaMotorVehiclesofficewithin2monthsafterthedateofpurchaseorwithin2monthsafter the beginningoftheregistrationperiod.(Thisdoesnotapplytoapportionedregistrations.)

♦youturnedinyourplatestoaMotorVehiclesofficeduringthefirstyearofa2-yearregistration,andtoldstaffthatyouwillnotusethe registrationagain.

♦youreregisteredavehicle inadifferentclassduringthefirstyearofa2-yearregistrationandthenewvehicleclassisonlyeligiblefora

1-yearregistration.

♦thereceipt(formFS-6T)youreceivedfromtheMotorVehiclesofficewhenyouturnedinyourplatesshowsthatyourequestedarefund.

STEP 2 - If you have one of the reasons for a refund described below, apply for the refund.

LICENSE FEE REFUND- If one of the reasons listed below applies to you, provide the information requested in Step 3 on page 2, sign the Certification, and return the form to DMV with any additional documents that are required.

♦Youcanprovideacceptable prooftosupportthatyoupaidforthelicensetwiceoryoupaidthewrongfee; or

♦Youcanprovethatyoupaida$25.00or$50.00licensesuspensionterminationfeeinerror;or

♦Youpaidforarestricteduselicense,andthesuspensionorrevocationonwhichitwasbasedwasrescinded;or

♦Youturnedina NewYorkStatedriverlicensethat isvalidfor8years,that isNOTCURRENTLYsuspendedorrevoked,andthathasan "Expires"dateonitthatismorethan4years(48months)afterthedateyouturnedinthelicense; or

♦Youappliedforalicensefromanotherstate,andyour8-yearNewYorkStatedriverlicensedoesnotexpireforatleast4moreyears(48months).

♦Youpaidacivilpenaltyfordrivingwithoutinsurance/uninsuredaccident andtherevocationonwhichitwasbasedwasrescinded.

IMPORTANT: Ifyouhavenotturnedinyour8-yearNewYorkStatedriverlicense,attachit tothiscompletedform.Ifyouhaveadriver licensefromanotherstate,attachaphotocopyofyournewlicensetothiscompletedform.

NOTE: Refundsareonlyavailableforlicensesthatareissuedfor8years.Youcannotapplyforarefundofafeethatpaidfora driver license thatisvalidforanyperiodoftimelessthan8years(forexample,a licensethat isvalidforonly4or5years).Ifyouareeligible forarefundaccordingtotheconditionsabove,youwillreceivearefundequaltotheamount youpaidfortheremaining4yearsofthe

8-yearlicense.Youmust applyfortherefundnolaterthan51monthsafterthedateyour8-yearlicensewasissuedtoyou.

REGISTRATION FEE OR CIVIL PENALTY REFUND- If one of the reasons listed below applies to you, provide the information requested in Step 3 on page 2, sign the Certification, and return the form to DMV with any additional documents that are required.

♦Yourequestedcredit:whenyouturnedinyourplates,youtoldstaffintheMotorVehiclesofficethatyouplannedtousetheregistration again.However,youwillnotusetheregistration,whichisvalidfor1or2fullyears.Youmustapplyfortherefundnolaterthan14months afterthedatetheregistrationwasissuedtoyou;or

♦Theregistrantisdeceasedandtherefundcheckmust bemadepayabletothenextofkin.CompleteformAC-934fromtheOfficeofthe State Comptrollerandattachitwithaphotocopyofthedeathcertificatetothisform; or

♦Theregistrantisdeceasedandtherefundcheckmust bemadepayable"totheestateof"the deceasedregistrant.Attachaphotocopyofthe DeathCertificate (CertificateofDeathorCertificationofDeath)tothisform.

♦Youpaidthewrongregistrationfee,orpaidtwice;or

♦Youreceivedcustomplatesandreturnedthemunused,oryoucancelledacustom platesorder;or

♦Youcanprovethatyoupaidacivilpenaltyforaninsurancelapsesuspensioninerror;or

♦Youenteredmilitaryserviceafteryouregisteredyourvehicle.Youwillnot use theregistrationandtheregistrationisnotrevokedor suspended.Entryintomilitaryservicemustbedocumentedbyyourcommandingofficer;or

♦YousurrenderedyourapportionedplatesandunusedregistrationtotheIRPofficewithin2monthsafterthedateofpurchaseorwithin2months afterthebeginningoftheregistrationperiod.

NOTE: Customerswillonlyreceivearefundfor12monthsoffeesfortheregistration,usetax,andMetropolitanCommuterTransportation District fee. Mostcustomersarenoteligibleforsalestax,titleorlicenseplaterefunds.

TITLE FEE REFUND- Provide the information requested in Step 3 on page 2, sign the Certification, and return the form to DMV with any additional documents that are required.Your reason for a title refund may include, but not be limited to the following reasons:

♦Youwerechargedtwiceforanoriginaltitleapplication;or

♦Youwerechargedtwiceforaduplicatetitleapplication.

IMPORTANT: Youmust provideacompletedescriptionofthetransactionyoudidorattemptedtodo,howmuchyouwerechargedfor yourtransaction,andwhyyourequest arefund.Includeadditionalsheetsasneeded.

NOTE: Filingthisformdoesnotguaranteeyourrefundwillbeapproved.Yourrefundrequestmustbereviewedbytheappropriateunit.

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STEP 3 - Print or type the information requested below and sign the Certification.

Name of Registrant or License Customer

Number and StreetAddress

City

State

Zip Code

County

 

 

 

Phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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License ID Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVER LICENSE FEE REFUND (ONLY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

Plate Number

 

 

Date Vehicle Was

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Driven, if applicable

OR CIVIL PENALTY REFUND (ONLY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIN/HIN/Serial Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TITLE FEE REFUND (ONLY)

Reason for Refund (from Step 2):

IMPORTANT: READ THIS CERTIFICATION BEFORE SIGNING. Presenting a fraudulent claim is a felony (PenalLawSec.175.35). I certify that the above claim is true, that the above identified license or registration was not used during the period covered by the claim if for full reimbursement, that no part of the refund request had been paid unless stated, and that the balance is actually owed to me. I further state (for registration fee refund) that if the items above were surrendered after the new registration period had begun, the vehicle involved was not driven on the public highways between the first day of the registration period and the date of the surrender of registration, plates and sticker.

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Signature of Customer Filing the Claim

If other than registrant or license customer, provide relationship

Date

STEP 4 - Mail this completed and signed form with any additional information requested to:

NewYorkState DepartmentofMotorVehicles

RefundSection

6EmpireState Plaza,Room233 Albany,NewYork12228-0126

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

(Do Not Write In This Space)

Approved: Department of Motor Vehicles

By:

Date

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