N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15, § 15.9
Whenver it is determined that a person is entitled to a refund of a use tax which has been collected by DMV, it shall be the responsibility of DMV to make such refund. A tax refund shall only be issued by DMV when a registration refund is authorized by section 428 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.