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Vehicle Dismantler, Official Business Registration

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State Motor Vehicles, Department of

Businesses that dismantle vehicles must register with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).



Dismantlers must decide whether to sell a vehicle to a scrap processor within 15 days of acquiring a vehicle. If sold, a salvage certificate is not required. Any sold vehicles must be recorded in the Book of Registry. This form must be mailed to the DMV every month. Otherwise, a salvage certificate may be needed.

NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Address
Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services


Empire State Plaza


P.O. Box 2700



Albany NY 12220-0700
Phone (518) 474-0919
Fax (518) 473-0160
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