01/28/2026
IMPORTANT!
DMV_VERIFI Message #140 VERIFI - PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND and NYVIP Message #321 - NYS INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE – PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND
DMV Confirms to NYIADA That Dealers May Continue Using VERIFI and NYVIP 3 During Shutdown
The New York State DMV has advised that it will be performing scheduled system upgrades beginning Friday, February 13, with completion expected by the afternoon of Tuesday, February 17. During this time, certain DMV systems and offices will be unavailable.
The DMV has confirmed, however, that this temporary shutdown will not impact dealers’ ability to process electronic VERIFI transactions or conduct vehicle inspections.
Dealers should have received two separate communications from the DMV on 1/27/26
DMV/VERIFI Message #140, indicating that electronic VERIFI processing will continue uninterrupted during the outage.
NYVIP Message #321, confirming that NYVIP3 will remain fully operational throughout the shutdown period.
Dealers enrolled in the DMV Partnering Program will receive additional details directly from the DMV regarding online registrations. Please monitor your email closely for those updates.
NYIADA has been in ongoing communication with the DMV regarding this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the Association directly.
Date: 01/27/2026 DMV SYSTEM UPGRADE – PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND
DMV/VERIFI Message #140
The New York State DMV is upgrading it systems over Presidents Day Weekend.
THERE ARE NO EXPECTED IMPACTS TO COMPLETING ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS IN VERIFI The VERIFI system is expected to be available and able to process transactions throughout the upgrade period with one minor exception: The optional entry field for the drivers’ license number during a retail transfer will be temporarily removed. As always, if there is any unplanned system outage, dealers are permitted to use secure paper MV-50s (see VERIFI messages #99 and #137). If used, any paper MV50 sales must be entered into VERIFI PROMPTLY WITHIN 48 hours. All transactions should be attempted electronically in VERIFI even if a previous transaction required the use of a secure paper MV-50. Dealers are responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of secure paper MV50s. Dealers should review inventory levels now and order stock if needed to ensure their ability to transfer vehicles is not affected by any outage, related to the system upgrade or otherwise. The upgrade is scheduled to begin at 6pm on Friday, February 13th, 2026, and is anticipated to end the afternoon of Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. DMV strongly encourages that all users of the VERIFI system closely monitor the system for any additional messages.
DATE: 01/27/26
NYVIP MESSAGE No. 321
TO: ALL INSPECTION STATIONS
FROM: NYS DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES
SUBJECT: NYS INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE – PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND
INFORMATION REGARDING DMV SYSTEM UPGRADE
ANNOUNCEMENT
DMV announced a planned system upgrade Presidents Day Weekend during which DMV offices
will be closed and services will not be available.
THERE WILL BE NO IMPACT ON NYVIP3 OR YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS.
The New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP) System WILL be available and able to
complete inspections uninterrupted during the planned NYS DMV upgrade.
The upgrade is scheduled to begin around 6pm on Friday, February 13th, 2026, and is
anticipated to end Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
As always, carefully review all messages sent over the Computerized Vehicle Inspection System
(CVIS).
Other DMV services related to the inspection program will be unavailable during the upgrade
period. Please take care of all needed actions related to the following services prior to or after
the identified upgrade period:
1. Certified Inspector applications, amendments, renewals, testing, and training.
2. Body Damage Estimator applications, amendments, and renewals.
3. DMV SAFIRE credit balance inquires.
The Opus website www.NYVIP3.com will have notifications in place with the system limitations
throughout the upgrade.
At your service,
Paula Frendel, CAE
Executive Director
NYIADA
