How to Fill Out Form FS-15

Form FS-15 at a glance

What it is: This is the Affirmation under Sections 318(9) & 318(11) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Who signs: Sign your name in full.

(4) One year has passed since you complied with the revocation order, and you request that your driving privileges be restored.

A filled-in Form FS-15 example: a driver asks for restored driving privileges

Form FS-15 example filled out, example: a driver asks for restored driving privileges
Mary Sample fills out the FS-15 to have her license restored. She drove the car, so she checks operator, and one year has passed since she complied with the order. A relative owned the car, so owner stays empty. The picture shows the filled form, and every value in it is made up. She lived at the same address at the time of the accident. She signs on April 2, 2026, after the not-acceptable-before date of March 10, 2026.

How to fill out Form FS-15, box by box

DMV Case #, Accident Date and Revocation Order #

Form FS-15 example filled out, dMV Case #, Accident Date and Revocation Order #

At the top, enter the DMV Case #, the Accident Date and the Revocation Order #.

Your name and where you reside

Form FS-15 example filled out, your name and where you reside

Print your name in full in the blank after I; you affirm under penalties of perjury.

(1) Enter where you reside: Number, Street, Apartment No., City, State and Zip Code.

The accident and where you resided

Form FS-15 example filled out, the accident and where you resided

(2) You were involved in an accident as the owner, the operator or both of a motor vehicle: check one or both, and enter the Date of Accident and the Location of Accident.

Enter where you resided at that time: Number, Street, Apartment No., City, State and Zip Code.

Signature, Date of Birth and Date

Form FS-15 example filled out, signature, Date of Birth and Date

Sign your name in full, then enter your Date of Birth and the Date.

More rules for Form FS-15

(3) There are no legal actions pending against you which were started within one year from the date of the accident by any damaged party involved, nor are there any unsatisfied judgments outstanding against you resulting from any such legal actions that have been resolved.

Common questions about Form FS-15

Is there a deadline?

This affirmation is not acceptable if completed before what is written in its blank.

Where do I file it?

Complete the form by filling in the blank spaces, and return it to the Insurance Services Bureau, 6 Empire State Plaza, Albany NY 12228.

Sources

[1] Form FS-15 (7/15), Affirmation Under Sections 318(9) & 318(11) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).

FS-15 Form PDF Details

In the midst of navigating the legal requirements after a motor vehicle accident in New York State, individuals may find themselves confronted with the FS-15 form, a crucial document pertaining to the reinstatement of driving privileges. This form, issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Insurance Services Bureau, serves as an affirmation under sections 318(9) and 318(11) of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law. It's designed for those whose driving privileges have been revoked following an accident. Applicants are required to affirm, under penalties of perjury, their residential information, involvement in the accident either as an owner or operator of a vehicle, and their compliance with related legal stipulations—including the absence of pending legal actions or unsatisfied judgments against them. Moreover, the form signals the completion of a required waiting period, marking a significant step toward regaining the right to drive. In filling out and submitting the FS-15 form to the specified address, individuals take a pivotal step in reinstating their driving privileges, making it essential to understand the form's components, the importance of accuracy, and the potential implications of their affirmation.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameFS-15 Form
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields18
Avg. time to fill out3 min 55 sec
Other namesaffirm, complied, dmv fs15, resided