New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 15 - Department of Motor Vehicles › Chapter I - REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER › Subchapter C - INSURANCE › Part 32 - Insurance Identification Cards › Section 32.9 - Types of ID cards and specifications

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
				  There shall be two basic types of ID cards, a temporary ID card and a permanent
				  ID card. Each type of ID card shall conform to the specifications prescribed by
				  this Part.
(b)
Permanent ID
				  cards.
Permanent ID cards shall be issued by all types of
					 insurance companies and licensed authorized agents and brokers as well as by
					 the department for self-insurers and financial security depositors. Each ID
					 card shall consist of at least two identical parts, 5 inches through 81/2
					 inches in width by 3 inches to 51/2 inches in height, printed on stock not
					 lighter than 20-pound white bond, and shall bear the title "NEW YORK STATE
					 INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD" and the form numbers prescribed by this Part.
					 Minimum size: 3" X 5". Maximum size 51/2" X 81/2". ID cards shall be computer
					 issued. Portions of the required information, such as the legally required
					 statements, may be pre-printed. ID cards shall contain the compliant encrypted
					 2D bar code security feature produced in full accordance with the
					 specifications prescribed by this Part and DMV technical
					 documentation.
(c)
Temporary ID cards.
Temporary ID cards (FS-21) shall only be issued by an
					 insurance company licensed by the New York State Department of Financial
					 Services to write primary motor vehicle liability insurance coverage in New
					 York State or such insurance company's authorized producers licensed by the New
					 York State Department of Financial Services. Temporary NYAIP ID cards (FS-75)
					 shall only be issued by producers who are both certified by the NYAIP and
					 licensed by New York State Department of Financial Services in full accordance
					 with procedures and systems established by the NYAIP. Each ID card shall
					 consist of at least two identical parts, 5 inches through 81/2 inches in width
					 by 3 inches through 51/2 inches in height, printed on stock not lighter than
					 20-pound white bond, and shall bear the title "TEMPORARY NEW YORK STATE
					 INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION CARD" and the form numbers prescribed by this Part.
					 Minimum size: 3" X 5". Maximum size: 51/2" X 81/2". ID cards shall be computer
					 issued. Portions of the required information, such as the legally required
					 statements, may be pre-printed. ID cards shall contain the compliant encrypted
					 2D bar code security feature produced in full accordance with the
					 specifications prescribed by this Part and DMV technical documentation.
					 Temporary ID cards (FS-21) provided in conjunction with a new policy shall be
					 issued for a period of 60 days except as limited by section
					 32.3(g) 
					 of this Part.
(d) Each ID
				  card shall contain the following information on the front of each part:
(1) The title: NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE
				  IDENTIFICATION CARD, TEMPORARY NEW YORK STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD, NEW YORK
				  STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES INSURANCE CERTIFICATE-FOR HIRE PASSENGER
				  VEHICLE or NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CORPORATE SURETY
				  BOND-FOR HIRE PASSENGER VEHICLE, as applicable.
(2) DMV assigned insurance company code
				  (ICC).
(3) Insurance company
				  name.
(4) Name and address of the
				  insurance company, agency, brokerage, agent, broker or the NYAIP that issued
				  the ID card. The NYAIP is authorized to assign eligible risks to insurance
				  companies licensed to write primary motor vehicle liability insurance coverage
				  in New York State.
(5) Name and
				  address of the insured registrant or insured registrants, if two individuals,
				  printed in full accordance with the requirements set forth in this
				  Part.
(6) Policy number except that
				  on a temporary ID card any method by which an insurance company can identify
				  the insured and vehicle is acceptable.
(7) Effective date, except as provided for in
				  section
				  32.15 
				  of this Part, including month (MM), day (DD), year (YYYY) and time (12:01
				  a.m.). Insurance companies may computer or machine print the word Renewal on
				  permanent ID cards and, if they do so, such cards shall be acceptable, as is
				  required, for processing a registration renewal prior to the effective date of
				  coverage as long as the policies have not lapsed.
(8) Expiration date, except as provided for
				  in section
				  32.15 
				  of this Part, including month (MM), day (DD), year (YYYY) and time (12:01
				  a.m.).
(9) Description of vehicle
				  including year (YYYY), make and an accurate and complete vehicle identification
				  number (VIN) and number of seats (For-Hire registration classes
				  only).
(10) The applicable
				  certification statement prescribed by section 32.9(e)  or section
				  32.15 
				  of this Part.
(11) The applicable
				  form number as set forth in the Appendices of this Part.
(12) Other required or permitted wording such
				  as "REPLACEMENT VEHICLE", "HISTORICAL" or "TOW TRUCK" as is
				  appropriate.
(13) Applicable
				  wording set forth in the Appendices of this Part for the specific types of ID
				  cards to enable identification of the required data elements,
e.g.,
"Policy Number", "Bond Number", "Applicable with respect
				  to the following Motor Vehicle:"
(14) The statement: "(Not acceptable to
				  obtain registration after 45 days from effective date)".
(15) A compliant encrypted 2D bar code
				  produced in full accordance with the specifications prescribed by this Part and
				  DMV technical documentation.