can you give me an idea of the things I need to apply to open a body shop?
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You will have to submit the Original Facility Application, and you need proof that you have permission to use the property at the business location and I can give you the rest of what will be needed if you want
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proof of zoning is needed? or do you know that info already
You don't have proof of zoning?
yeah, not yet but looking into it
Okay, don't submit an application with DMV yet until you get proof of zoning
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what about certificate of authority, I don't have that either?
If you don't have it do not submit an application with DMV yet
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when I get it all together where do I send it?
NYS DMVBureau of Consumer & Facility ServicesApplication UnitP.O. Box 2700Albany, NY  12220-0700
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where should I start if I want to register my body shop?
You can start by consulting the DMV Commissioner's Motor Vehicle Repair & Body Shop Regulations, and you can download and read the Repair & Body Shop business requirements
