Form MV-104. Report of Motor Vehicle Accident

Form MV-104, also known as the Report of Motor Vehicle Accident, is a document used by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of reporting motor vehicle accidents. The form consists of several parts and is used to collect information about the accident and the parties involved.

Part A of the form requires the input of information such as the date, time, and location of the accident, as well as the names and contact information of the parties involved. Part B of the form requires information about the vehicles involved, including their make, model, and license plate numbers. Part C of the form requires information about the accident, including the cause and the extent of the damage.

The parties involved in completing this form are the drivers involved in the accident and their insurance companies. It is important to consider the accuracy of the information provided in the form and to ensure that it is submitted in a timely manner.

When compiling this form, data such as the date, time, and location of the accident, as well as the names and contact information of the parties involved and their insurance information will be required. No additional documents need to be attached to this form.

Application examples of this form include accidents involving personal or commercial vehicles. The benefits of using this form include the ability to report the accident to the appropriate authorities and insurance companies, which can help with processing insurance claims and resolving disputes. The challenges and risks include the possibility of inaccurate or incomplete information being provided, which can lead to delays in processing claims or legal disputes.

An alternative form to this is the DMV Accident Report Form, which is used in some other states to report motor vehicle accidents. The main difference between the two forms is the data required and the format of the form.

After being completed, this form is submitted to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for processing. It is stored in the department's records for future reference and may be used in legal proceedings related to the accident.