OCFS-3598. Individual Private Vendor Application

Form OCFS-3598 is a Private Vendor Application used by vendors to apply for participation in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Vendor System.

The parties involved in the form are the vendor and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. The form is composed of several sections, including an Applicant Information section, a Disclosure/Certification section, a Liability/Indemnification section, and an Authorization section. All sections must be completed in order for the form to be valid.

Important fields in this form include the Applicant Information section, which includes the vendor's name, contact information, and proof of identity; the Disclosure/Certification section, which includes the vendor's disclosure of any past or current legal proceedings and certification of the accuracy of the information provided; the Liability/Indemnification section, which includes the vendor's agreement to indemnify the OCFS; and the Authorization section, which includes the vendor's authorization of the release of records to the OCFS.

An example scenario where the form would be used is if a vendor wishes to apply for participation in the OCFS Vendor System. The purpose of this form is to provide the OCFS with the necessary information to evaluate and approve the vendor's application. The form also provides legal protection for both the vendor and the OCFS.

Additional documents may be required to accompany the form, such as proof of identity and proof of address. Alternative forms may exist for similar transactions, such as the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Form MV-35.1.