MV-653V

The New York State DMV form MV-653V, titled Volunteer Fire Company or Volunteer Ambulance Company Certification of Eligibility for Official Plates, is a specialized legal document used by volunteer emergency organizations to certify their eligibility for official government license plates. This form is strictly for the use of volunteer fire or ambulance companies to register specific vehicle types, such as fire vehicles or Emergency Ambulance Service Vehicles (EASVs), that are owned or controlled by the organization. It requires detailed information including the organization's name, address, and the specific vehicle's year, make, model, and VIN.

Crucially, the form cannot be used to register standard ambulances. The applicant must provide proof of vehicle insurance and a signed certification by an authorized officer of the organization, acknowledging that false statements are punishable as misdemeanors or felonies under New York State law. The document also stipulates that if the vehicle or organization no longer meets eligibility requirements, the registration items must be surrendered to the DMV to avoid suspension. Once completed, the form is submitted for DMV Supervisor approval, which includes the issuance of an authorization code.