The New York State DMV form MV-262, titled Certification of Supervised Driving, is a mandatory document for junior learner permit holders (ages 16-17) seeking to transition to a senior driver license. The form serves as official verification that the applicant has completed a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including at least 15 hours conducted after sunset. This certification must be signed by a parent, guardian, or a representative of a government agency/facility and presented to the Motor Vehicle License Examiner at the time of every road test.

Key provisions of the MV-262 include:

- Certification Requirements: The person signing the form must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid New York State driver license for the type of vehicle being operated. They certify that the junior driver has met the hourly requirements and that any hours not completed with a professional instructor were properly supervised.

- Professional Instruction: Hours logged with a licensed driving school instructor or driver education teacher can be included in the 50-hour total and must be documented in a specific table on the form.

- Legal Consequences: Falsifying information on the MV-262 is a crime, classified as a felony or misdemeanor, and is punishable by fines or imprisonment.

- Withdrawal of Consent: The form includes a notification that parents or guardians retain the right to withdraw their consent for the junior driver's permit or license at any time by submitting form MV-1W.

- Exemptions: 17-year-old permit holders who have completed a certified Driver Education course and possess a Student Certificate of Completion (MV-285) are typically exempt from the MV-262 requirement as they are eligible for a senior license upon passing their road test.