New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 15. Department of Motor Vehicles |
Chapter I. Regulations of the Commissioner |
Subchapter L. Public Access to Records |
Part 161. Access to Personal Information |
Sec. 161.3. Proof of identity
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- (a) When a request is made in person, or when records are made available in person following a request made by mail, the department may require appropriate identification.(b) When a request is made by mail, the department may require verification of a signature or inclusion of an identifier generally known only by a data subject, or similar appropriate identification.(c) Proof of identity shall not be required regarding a request for a record accessible to the public pursuant to article 6 of the Public Officers Law.