MV-527

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) form MV-527, titled "List of Driving School Vehicles," is a mandatory document for all licensed driving schools in New York. Its primary purpose is to maintain an accurate and up-to-date registry of every vehicle a school uses for student instruction, road tests, or any business activity that represents the school to the public.

Key requirements and functions of the form include:

- Submission Timeline: Driving schools must submit this form during their initial license application, with every two-year renewal, and whenever a vehicle is added, dropped, or replaced.

- Registration and Ownership: All listed vehicles must generally be registered in the name of the driving school. If a vehicle is leased or owned by an instructor, a signed authorization from the owner confirming permission for school use must be attached.

- Equipment Standards: The form serves as a certification that vehicles meet specific safety standards, including dual controls on foot brakes (except for certain tractor-trailers), additional rear-view mirrors for instructors, and functional seat belts. For commercial vehicles, an additional side-view mirror for the instructor is required.

- Operational Compliance: A stamped, DMV-approved copy of the MV-527 must be carried in each vehicle at all times and presented at road test appointments. Failure to have a vehicle listed on this approved form will result in the student being barred from taking their road test.

- Documentation: Applicants must provide photographs of the vehicle's exterior (including plates and stickers) and interior (showing required instructor controls and mirrors) to verify compliance with Commissioner's Regulations.

Filing the MV-527 is a critical condition for maintaining a valid driving school license, and providing false information on the form can lead to criminal charges or license revocation.