I would like to know about DIAL-IN search account and can i get one?
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DIAL-IN is a service provided to search regularly records that DMV has on driver license, registration, vehicle title or insurance information. If you need this service, then you can get one.
So that is all about the service?
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Is that all i need to know about DIAL-IN service?Do i need to pay any fees to use this service?
Yes but you need to know about the permissible uses of DMV records. There are some limitations which you can view in more details at Drivers Privacy Protection Act DPPA [ 2 ] . The fee applied to private persons, commercial organizations and not - for - profit organizations. This is according to the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law.
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Do i need to prepare or keep any documents for the searches I perform?
Yes. You need to show records of business purpose of the search. These records may include invoices, employment applications and any other types of documents related to the purpose of the search. The DMV may request these documents according to the Term of Services of the Search Account.
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What organizations are exempted from search fees?
Organizations that are exempted from the search fees are any public organizations and other private entities acting pursuant to section 722 of the New York State County Law that makes a search due to a public purpose.
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What do I need to do if the DMV inquire me about a search that i did not perform?
If something like that happens, you first need to check whether other users of your account did the search. If that is not the case, you need to contact the DMV immediately to inform about this.
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If I searched a motorist records, will the DMV tells the owner of the records?
Yes. This is because, the records of searches are public records and the DMW will inform the motorist if the motorist ask the DMV.
