In the bustling realm of official vehicle registration, the MV-653 form plays a crucial role for New York State agencies and political subdivisions, ensuring their vehicles are rightfully equipped with Official plates. Crafted by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, this pivotal document serves as certification of eligibility, marking a clear distinction between typical and governmental vehicles. Political subdivisions, defined as entities with delegated official functions from the state or local government, or those formed under state law, find in this form a gateway to authorize their vehicles for duty. Not just any organization can wield this power; volunteer groups, for instance, are guided towards another path, utilizing the MV-653V form instead. The process demands a meticulous detailing of the vehicle in question—from year, make, model, to VIN—underscored by the signature of a public officer or official. With an eye on legitimacy, the form also opens channels for Emergency Management plates, subject to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' (DHSES) approval, ensuring that those on the front lines have the resources they need. The MV-653 form's thorough nature, requiring both vehicle and official information, stands as a testament to New York State's dedication to organization, responsibility, and the seamless integration of its various governmental arms.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Mv 653 Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | nys dmv mv 653, IOCU, mv 653 form, mv653 |
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles |
STATEAGENCY/POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICIAL PLATES
ATTENTION: This form is to be used by NYS agencies and political subdivisions to certify eligibility for Official plates. A political subdivision is defined as a subdivision of New York State that has been delegated certain official functions of state or localgovernment,includingagovernmententitycreatedby,orundertheauthorityof,Statelaw.AvehicleassignedOfficialplates mustbeownedorcontrolledbyastateagencyorapoliticalsubdivisionandoperatedbyitsemployees,orspecificallydesignated agentsthereof,inthecourseoftheirofficialduties.Thevehiclemustbetitledand/orregisteredinthenameofthestateagencyor politicalsubdivision.Volunteer organizations are not political subdivisions, and must use form
PLEASE CHECK THEAPPROPRIATE BOX BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT STATUS: Government Division, District or Other Government Entity:
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Fire District Other Government Entity |
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Name of NYSAgency, County, City, Town, Village, District or Other Government Entity |
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DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE(S):
Checkthisboxifyouarecertifyingmultiplevehicles. Providethevehicleinformationonthereversesideofthisform.
Year
Make
Model
Vehicle ID # (VIN)
Plate Number (if currently registered)
Emergency Management (EM) * Yes No
County of Primary Use
*Authorization is required by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) for additional Emergency Management plates that exceed the threshold established by DHSES. Emergency Management plate applications must be signed by the highest ranking elected or appointed official. If you have questions or need further information call DHSES at (518)
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the
I understand that knowingly making a false statement on an application submitted to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles is a misdemeanor under Vehicle and Traffic Law, a misdemeanor or felony under New York State Penal Law, and may result in criminal prosecution in addition to revocation or suspension of the registration pursuant to regulations promulgated by the CommissionerofMotorVehicles.
Signature ç______________________________________________________________ Date:________________________
(Sign Your Name in Full)
Print Your Name: ______________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________________ Zip Code: __________________________
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Your Business |
Phone number ( |
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USE ONLY |
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DHSES USE |
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Authorization Code ______________________ |
Code from List |
Code from IOCU |
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DMV SupervisorApproval: ç___________________________________________ |
Date: _______________________ |
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I authorize the issuance of Emergency Management License Plates for the above vehicle |
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Date: _______________________ |
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Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services |
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Description of Vehicle(s)
YEAR MAKE
MODEL
VIN NUMBER
PLATE NUMBER
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