How do I apply for a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities?
To apply for a certificate of relief from civil disabilities, obtain a form from the Central Clerks’ Office, 100 Centre Street, Room 1000, New York, NY 10013 (646) 386-4000. The form must be completed, notarized, and returned to the Central Clerks’ Office at the above location. The form then must be signed by the sentencing judge, sealed and given to the Probation Department. The Probation Department will prepare a report and submit it to the judge with a recommendation. The judge will then render a decision either granting or denying the request. A judge may not grant such relief if a state prison sentence was imposed. In such a case, an application must be made to: Certificate Review Section, NYC Division of Parole, 97 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, (518) 473-9400 or (518) 474-3693.
