New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP3) |

Drivers License

Do you have a current Client Identification Number? This is a 9 digit number found on your NYS Driver License, NYS Non-Driver Identification, or on your NYS photo file document. If 'No', you will be redirected to a separate application.

Mailed Payment

To ensure we can process your application, you must write your full name and client ID in the memo line of your check or money order.

Select Application Type

Body Damage Estimator

Certified Inspector

Original

Renewal

Original:
- Original Application:
- Amendment:
- Replacement:
Renewal:

Select this option if you have a valid Inspector's license that will expire within 90 days or has been expired for LESS than six months.

Original:
- Original Application:
- Amendment:
- Replacement:
Renewal:

Select this option if you have a valid Body Damage Estimator's license that will expire within 90 days or has been expired for LESS than six months.

NOTE

Do not complete this form if you currently hold a NYS Independent Adjuster's License for General, Automobile-All Coverages, or Automobile Damage and Theft Appraisal.

FOR ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS

Answer all questions that apply to you and sign the application. An estimator's license will be issued only to someone who has: at least one year of training and/or experience in body repair cost estimating for a registered repair shop; or at least one year of training and/or experience in adjusting body repair claims for an insurance company or independent adjuster; or a degree in automotive technology from an accredited college or university or vocational school, and at least six months of experience in body repair cost estimating for a registered repair shop.

RETURN APPLICATION AND PAYMENT TO

BUREAU OF CONSUMER AND FACILITY
PO Box 2700-ESP
Albany NY 12220-0700
Telephone (518) 474-7998

ORIGINAL APPLICATION FEES

Non-refundable application fee............ $25
Three-year license fee.................................... $150
Total amount due............................................... $175

INSTRUCTIONS

This form is for renewals only. Do not use this form for original applications. If your expiration date is more than six months passed, you must complete a VS-117 form.
Answer all questions; we will return incomplete applications.
The three-year certification fee is $150. Make check or money order payable to the commissioner of motor vehicles and attach it to this application. Starter or Counter checks are not accepted.
Submit completed application with check or money order to : Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services, Attn: Certification Unit, PO Box 2700 - Albany NY 12220-0700; Telephone: (518) 474-7998.

FOR ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS

Answer all questions that apply to you and sign the application or it will be returned to you for completion. You must be at least 17 years old and have at least one year of motor vehicle repair experience in the last 5 years immediately preceding this application, in the area in which you apply to be certified, or you must provide a copy of an acceptable school diploma in vocational motor vehicle trades. When your application is approved, DMV will send you instructions for completing the online inspector certification training program. Once you pass the online final exam, your inspector Certification ID card will be mailed to you.

REQUIRED FEES

Non-refundable application fee ($10) and three-year certification fee ($15).

INSTRUCTIONS

This form is for renewals only. Do not use this form for original applications. If your expiration date is more than six months passed, you must complete a VS-120 form.
Answer all questions; we will return incomplete applications.
The three-year certification fee is $15. Make check or money order payable to the commissioner of motor vehicles and attach it to this application. Starter or Counter checks are not accepted.
Submit completed application with check or money order to : Bureau of Consumer and Facility Services, Attn: Certification Unit, PO Box 2700 - Albany NY 12220-0700; Telephone: (518) 474-7998.

Check type of application:

Original

Amendment (No Fee)

Replacement (No Fee)

Select Payment Type

Mailing a Check

Paying Online (Bank Account)

Paying Online (Credit Card)

Payment Exempt (Prior Admin Approval on Driver's License)

Client Identification Number (from NYS driver license or non-driver ID)

Email Address

Have you ever been a Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector and/or a Licensed Body Damage Estimator? Yes No

Certification/License No.

Expiration

Certification No. BDE License No.

Check all certification groups for which you are applying.

Group 1 (Allows an individual to conduct safety, diesel emissions, OBDII emissions, and low enhanced emissions inspections of motor vehicles that have a seating capacity under fifteen passengers, and motor vehicles and trailers that have a MGW under 18,001 pounds, except motorcycles and semi-trailers)

Group 2 (Allows an individual to conduct safety and diesel emissions inspections of motor vehicles that have a seating capacity over fourteen passengers, motor vehicles and trailers that have a MGW over 18,000 pounds, and semi-trailers, except motorcycles)

Group 3 (Allows an individual to conduct safety inspections of motorcycles)

Has your address changed since your last driver license was issued? Has your name, sex, or address changed in the last three years? Has your address changed since your last certification was issued? Yes No

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Date of Birth

Sex

Mailing Address Number (Include Street No., Rural Delivery, and/or Box No.)

Street Name

Apt No.

City or Town

State

Zip Code

County

Home Telephone Number (include area code)

Is your home address different from your mailing address? Yes No

Home Address Number (Include Street No., Rural Delivery, and/or Box No.)

Street Name

Apt No.

City

State

Zip

County

Present Employer

Facility Number

Business Telephone Number

Business Address (Number and Street)

Start Date

City

State

Zip Code

Have you ever been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or improper motor vehicle inspection?

Have you ever been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or improper motor vehicle inspection in the past three years?

Yes