MV-253G

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form MV-253G, titled Request for Business Amendment / Duplicate Certificate, is the primary document used by businesses regulated by the Division of Vehicle Safety Services—such as repair shops, inspection stations, dealers, and dismantlers—to update their official records or obtain replacement credentials. This form facilitates essential administrative changes, including modifications to a business’s legal name, primary address, ownership structure, or specific operational details like vehicle inspection groups and diesel emissions testing equipment.

Completion of the form requires fundamental identifiers such as the seven-digit facility number and the federal employer identification number (EIN). Specific types of businesses must provide additional documentation when filing; for instance, repair shops changing locations must submit a Statement of Ownership (form VS-19) along with proof of local zoning approval, while dismantlers are required to provide a letter of zoning approval. Although the DMV does not charge a fee for processing amendments or duplicate certificates, the form must be signed by an owner, partner, or officer to certify the accuracy of the information, with all partners required to sign for partnership entities. Properly filing the MV-253G ensures that a business remains compliant with state regulations and that its current operations are accurately reflected on its official license or registration.