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The NY DMV form MV-15D is the Motor Vehicle Record Search Account Application, used by individuals and businesses to establish or update a debit account for accessing DMV records. This application is specifically for those who require frequent access to motor vehicle data and must comply with the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), which restricts the disclosure of personal information to authorized "permissible uses" such as legal proceedings, insurance activities, or government functions.
The document outlines two primary applicant categories: "commercial" applicants, who must pay a $7 fee per electronic search and provide a minimum $100 opening deposit, and "government" applicants (including volunteer fire and ambulance services), who are exempt from search fees. Applicants must certify their specific permissible use, provide business or agency details, and agree to maintain records of their searches for five years for potential DMV verification. The form also includes indemnification clauses, protecting the DMV from damages arising from the unauthorized use or dissemination of the provided information.
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