Know Your Rights If a Complaint or Other DMV Charges have been Filed Against You 


Protect Your Facility License, Registration or Certification 


What to do if a complaint is filed against you 
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles regulates all Repair Shops, Inspection Stations, Dealers, Vehicle Dismantlers and other related businesses in NYS. To legally operate as such a business , you must register with DMV. Once your application is approved you will receive a certificate from DMV. A copy of the Commissioner's Regulations that pertain to your type of business may be found on the DMV web site at dmv.ny.gov [1]. They will explain your responsibilities to consumers. You must follow all consumer protection laws and regulations. DMV advises all consumers who have a complaint against a dealer, inspection station, repair shop, or dismantler to make an attempt to resolve their complaint with the business manager. If they are not successful , they are advised to contact the DMV Consumer & Facilities Services Complaint Unit. Protect Your Business : Keep a copy of all work orders in an easy - to - access location. 

The Complaint Process 
If a complaint has been filed against you , a Consumer Services Rep from DMV will contact you in an attempt to resolve this complaint. The CSR will explain the nature of the complaint and will also inform you of your rights, responsibilities, and your liability. If the complaint is not resolved with the CSR , the case will be sent to an Automotive Facilities Inspector AFI for a formal investigation. Avoid costly penalties, fines, and the loss of valuable customersby responding to all DMV inquiries in a timely manner. The AFI will conduct a formal investigation. The result may be no action, a warning letter Notice of Investigation placed in your file, or a formal administrative hearing before an Administrative Law Judge ALJ. When Vehicle Safety initiates the hearing process , you may be offered the opportunity through a " hear

user: Hello I need information about my rights since a DMV complaint has been filed against me

assistant: a Protected the license, registration or certification of your installation?

user: Yes

user: What should I do if a complaint is filed against me?

assistant: You must first know that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles regulates all repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, vehicle dismantlers, and other related businesses in New York State.

user: What do I have to do to be able to legally operate as a business?

assistant: You must register with the DMV. Once your application is approved you will receive a certificate from the DMV.

user: What if I choose to appeal?

assistant: If you choose to appeal, you have 60 days from the date of the administrative judge's decision to file the Administrative Appeal Form [2] AA-33A, which must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee.

user: What happens if I lose my license?

assistant: The license, registration or certification of your facility allows you to operate in New York State. Complaints filed and charges filed against you may result in the loss of your privilege to operate as a business in New York State.

user: and why ALJ only imposes civil penalties?

assistant: If the ALJ only imposes civil penalties, to prevent the loss of its operating privilege, it must pay all fines and penalties. You will receive a letter from the DMV shortly after the hearing.