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< Back to Previous Page DMV Fees Waived for Victims of Flood in New York Governor George E. Pataki today announced that he has issued an Executive Order waiving the Department of Motor Vehicle’s (DMV) fees for replacement motor vehicle documents for victims of the devastating floods that occurred last month. Under the Governor’s Executive Order, flood victims in the 13 counties and 7 contiguous areas affected by flooding will be able to replace their valid documents at no cost. “As New Yorkers continue to recover from the devastating flooding, we are working to ensure that State services are available to provide the critical assistance necessary to help people restore their lives as quickly as possible,” Governor Pataki said. “A crucial component of that effort is to ensure that those affected in the flood ravaged areas have valid personal and vehicle documentation as they continue to recover from the damaging effects of the destructive flooding.” The Executive Order signed today by the Governor directs the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to replace valid licenses, registrations, titles, license plates or non-driver identification cards that were damaged or lost at no cost for the next 30 days for victims within Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins and Ulster counties and contiguous areas affected by the flooding. On June 28th the Governor declared a state of emergency in Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga and Ulster counties. The contiguous areas include the counties of Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Madison, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Tompkins. Residents who previously applied for new documents on or after June 28th will be issued a refund upon application to DMV and certification that the documents were damaged or lost as a result of the flooding. Motorists affected by the storms will need to apply for replacement documents and certify that they were damaged or lost as a result of the flooding. Individuals are urged to submit applications as soon as possible to allow time for processing. New Yorkers who need to have replacement documents issued can visit any DMV or county clerk office to apply. The fee charged to motorists affected by flooding who apply for new documentation via DMV’s website will be sent a refund. Commissioner Nancy A. Naples of the Department of Motor Vehicles said, “The Department of Motor Vehicles continues to join Governor Pataki in his unwavering commitment to do everything necessary to help our fellow New Yorkers respond and recover from the devastation. By providing the necessary resources, assistance and commitment to ensure that all affected individuals receive the support they need and deserve, the DMV is doing its part to lend a hand and help people restore their lives.” For more information on flood assistance for individuals affected by the devastating floods, please visit: www.ny.gov and select “Flood Relief Info”. For DMV office locations and service hours, please visit: www.nysdmv.com.

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