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The New York State DS-500 form, titled Article 19-A Request for NYS License ID Number, is a specialized DMV document used by motor carriers to obtain a New York State Client ID for bus driver applicants who hold out-of-state commercial driver licenses (CDLs). This identification number is a prerequisite for adding a driver to the Article 19-A system and is mandatory for the fingerprinting process required for background checks.
The form requires detailed information from both the carrier (such as Federal and 19-A Business ID numbers) and the driver (including Social Security Number and out-of-state license details). Once completed, the form is submitted via fax or email to the DMV Bus Driver Unit, which then assigns and returns the ID number to the carrier. This process ensures that out-of-state drivers meet the specific safety and regulatory qualification standards mandated for bus drivers operating within New York State.
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