N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 17, § 154-2.9
(b) The applicant must furnish to the Department of Transportation vehicle measurements consisting of:
(a) Effective registration date.
The applicant must furnish a copy of the vehicle's registration to demonstrate where applicable that the vehicle was prior to January 1, 1986 (F3, F4, F5 and F6 permits). Once established, subsequent applications do not require reverification provided the most recent permit number for the vehicle is set forth in the application.