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The NY DMV MV-104 form, or Report of Motor Vehicle Accident, is a mandatory legal document required by New York State law following any crash resulting in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000 for any one person. Drivers must submit this report to the DMV within 10 days of the incident, regardless of who was at fault or whether the police responded to the scene. The form serves as an official record of the accident, capturing critical data such as driver and vehicle information, insurance details, a narrative description of the events, and a crash diagram.
Failing to file the MV-104 on time is a misdemeanor and can lead to the immediate suspension of a driver's license and registration. Beyond legal compliance, the document is essential for the insurance claims process and serves as vital evidence in personal injury cases, helping to establish liability and document the circumstances of the crash while details are fresh. The form can be submitted online, by mail to the Crash Records Center in Albany, or in person at a local DMV office.
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