N.Y. VAT. LAW § 2111 : NY Code - Section 2111: Refusing certificate of title

Search N.Y. VAT. LAW § 2111 : NY Code - Section 2111: Refusing certificate of title

The commissioner shall refuse
  issuance of a certificate of title if any required fee is not paid or if
  he has reasonable grounds to believe that:
    (a) The applicant is not the owner of the vehicle;
    (b) The application contains a false or fraudulent statement; or
    (c) The applicant fails to furnish required information  or  documents
  or any additional information the commissioner reasonably requires.