To become a registered Repair Shop with the New York State DMV , you must consult the DMV Commissioner s Motor Vehicle Repair & Body Shop Regulations pdf [1] CR-82 download and read the Repair & Body Shop business requirements pdf [2] VS-145 submit the Original Facility Application pdf [3] VS-1 with all required documentation review the Repair Shop Zoning Requirements Letter pdf [4] VS-146 You can also call the DMV Office of Vehicle Safety and Clean Air at 1 - 518 - 474 - 4653 to get the forms, or call 1 - 518 - 474 - 0919 to get more information. 

How to apply 
You must submit Original Facility Application pdf [3] VS-1 that you have permission to use the property at the business location notarized statement from property owner, lease may be contingent on facility approval, sub - lease with primary lease, mortgage, deed or receipted tax bill proof proof of zoning : See the Repair Shop Zoning Requirements Letter pdf [4] VS-146 for the specific requirements your Sales Tax ID number and a copy of your Sales Tax Certificate of Authority which can be found on the Department of Tax and Finance website [5] you may need a FEIN from the IRS [6] before this step proof of Workers Compensation Insurance [7] for your employees if you do not have employees, indicate that on the application you can visit the NY State Workers Compensation Board website [7] for instructions on this process a photocopy of driver license or other government issued photo ID for everyone listed on the application a receipt for your purchase of the repair shop sign 1 all required fees , via a check payable to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Note: you may need to submit a separate check for MV-50 fees if also applying to become a dealer a Filing Receipt from NY State Department of State website [8] Corporation or LLC or a Business Certificate from the County Clerk individual using assumed name or partnership 

Proof of zoning 
If you do not have proof of zoning , do not submit an application with DMV 

user: Hi, can you tell me how can I request?

assistant: You must send
Original installation request pdf VS-1
   that you have permission to use the property in the notarized statement location of the property owner company, lease may be contingent upon approval of the facilities, sub-lease with main contract, mortgage, deed or receipt of contribution receipt

user: should i have zoning proof?

assistant: don't have zoning proof?

user: do not

user: What should I do if I still do not have a Certificate of Authority?

assistant: If you don't already have your Certificate of Authority, don't submit an application with the DMV yet!

user: What requirements must I meet if I want to become a New York State Registered Repair Shop?

assistant: you should
   see the Regulations of the DMV Commissioner bodywork and bodywork repair workshop pdf CR-82 s
  Download and Read Repair & Body Shop VS-145 Business Requirements PDF

user: What should I do if I still don't have my proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance?

assistant: If you don't already have proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance, don't submit an application to DMV yet!

user: and where do i get the requirements?

assistant: Download and Read Repair & Body Shop VS-145 Business Requirements PDF