Log in to ACH at https://secap.dmv.ny.gov/vpass/ [1 ] 

What is an escrow account? 
New York State DMV customers who frequently process any or all of the DMV products and services listed below can establish an escrow account. An escrow account is an alternative to sending a check or money order for each DMV transaction. You deposit money into the escrow account , and then the account is debited to pay for the transaction. 

What DMV products and services can I use my escrow account to pay for? 
Your escrow account can be used to pay for Copies of motor vehicle accident reports by mail - order Bulk order driver license record abstracts DMV Central Office record searches DMV Central Office abstract orders Dial - In account display searches Dial - In account display abstract orders Freedom of Information Law FOIL requests License Event Notification Service LENS notifications Bus driver Article 19A notifications Point and Insurance Reduction Program PIRP accident prevention course filings Motor vehicle title certificate lien filing accounts includes paper and electronic lien filings Copies of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law book 

DMV Revenue Accounts mailing addresses, drop-box location and fax number 
Use these addresses to add money to your escrow account by check or money order or to send correspondence : 

By regular mail 
DMV Revenue Accounts PO Box 2409 Albany, NY 12220 - 0409 

By express or overnight mail 
DMV Revenue Accounts Room 233A 6 Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12228 

Drop-box location 
DMV Customer Service Counter 1st Floor , Swan Street Building 6 Empire State Plaza Albany , NY 12228 

Fax number: 
518 - 473 - 9644 

Email: 
[ email protected] [2 ] 

Escrow Account Definitions 
Escrow Amount - The DMV requires a minimum escrow amount of at least $200 for search accounts. We recommend that you keep enough money in the escrow account to cover 2 months of transactions. To change your escrow amount , you must send a request to DMV Revenue Accounts on your

user: I want to know what an escrow amount is when it comes to the DMV

assistant: The DMV requires a minimum escrow amount of at least $200 for search accounts. It is recommended that you keep enough money in the escrow account to cover 2 months of transactions 

assistant: Did you want to know about changing your escrow amount?

user: yes

assistant: Okay, to change your escrow amount you need to send a request to DMV Revenue Accounts on your letterhead. The request must be signed and dated and it has to include the account number.

user: can I have your mailing address where I can add to my escrow?

assistant: DMV Revenue Accounts
PO Box 2409
Albany, NY 12220-0409


user: I have 2 accounts and want to close one, can I move money between the 2?

assistant: You can have the amount transferred to another escrow account that you have with DMV

user: another question is do you need my new address if I moved into a new place ?

assistant: Yes, you need to notify DMV Revenue Accounts of the change.

user: we notify DMV and not ACH or both?

assistant: If you do not use ACH, you must send a letter to DMV Revenue Accounts with your old and new address. If you use ACH, your account liaison can use the system to update the address.