Sec. 77.1. Applications

(a) A private service bureau license is required of any person, firm, association or corporation engaged in the business of assisting for hire in securing licenses to drive motor vehicles, or registrations or titles of motor vehicles.

(b) The holder of a drivers' school license will not be required to secure a private service bureau license in order to engage in business as a private service bureau. However, schools desiring to conduct a private service bureau must file a copy of their intention to conduct such a business and submit a copy of the receipt form for approval. Such schools shall be subject to the rules and regulations concerning the conduct of licensed private service bureaus.

(1) Original applications for a license to conduct a private service bureau may be obtained by contacting the Private Service Bureau Unit at Six Empire State Plaza, Partner and Document Management Unit, Room 322P, Albany, NY 12228.

(2) Original applications must be filed at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Six Empire State Plaza, Partner and Document Management Unit, Room 322P, Albany, NY 12228.

(c) The application must be signed and sworn to by the applicant, if an individual. In case of a corporation, association or partnership, the application must be signed and sworn to by an officer or member on behalf of the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation, association or partnership, the application must be signed by each officer or partner at the appropriate place. If the business is conducted under an assumed name, a certified copy of the certificate filed with the county clerk, or copy of the filing receipt obtained from the Secretary of State's office, must be submitted with the application.

(d) A fee of $25 must accompany the application when submitted. If the application is rejected, a refund will not be granted. If the application is approved, an additional fee of $25 is required for the certificate of license. Licenses expire midnight, June 30th of each year.

(e) The name and address, and other information, of all persons employed by a private service bureau shall be entered on the application in the appropriate place.

(f) Do not mail cash or stamps, as this department will not be responsible for any loss.