N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 2111: Refusing certificate of title

§ 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.