Accident report forms should include fields for names and contact information of the individuals and witnesses involved, the type of accident, the date and time the accident occurred, the location of the accident, a detailed description of the accident, and room for any additional comments.
If your accident meets specific criteria, you must also submit a separate report to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days. Failure to do so may result in the suspension of your driver's license.
You can request an accident report from the State if the accident occurred over 30 days ago. To request a report, you must complete and mail form MV-198C (Request for Copy of Accident Report) to the State. Request an older accident report. Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours.
There are five key details of accidents legally required: Full name, address and occupation of the injured person (a) Date and time of the accident (b) Location of the accident (c) Cause and nature of the injury (d) Name, address and occupation of the person giving the notice, if other than the injured person (e).
Get the Vehicle's History Visit the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) website, vehiclehistory, to get a vehicle history report with title, insurance loss, and salvage information. This site lists NMVTIS-approved providers of vehicle history reports.
A completed MV-104 Form can be submitted to the DMV online, mailed in, or dropped off in person.