Do not use this form for sales tax refunds.
Sales tax: If you want a sales tax refund, you must use form DTF-806.
Do not send this form if: the receipt (form FS-6T) you received when you turned in your plates shows that you requested a refund.
Driver license: Refunds are only available for licenses that are issued for 8 years.
Driver license refund: You must apply for the refund no later than 51 months after the date your 8-year license was issued to you.
Approval: Filing this form does not guarantee your refund will be approved.
Step 4: Mail this completed and signed form to: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Refund Section 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 230 Albany, New York 12228-0126.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form MV-215 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 15 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 3 min |
| Edition | 5/26 |
| Where to send | New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Refund Section, 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 230, Albany, New York 12228-0126 |
| Time to process | A minimum of 90 days |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | MV-215, MV215, MV 215, Form MV-215, DMV refund request, New York MV-215 |
| Official source | Form MV-215 (Rev 5/26), |
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