Forms and Sample Documentation
There are many forms and documents that can help you with your claim application on the OVS online portal, OVS Compass. You can find them on the NYS OVS Website under Additional Resource Documents or contact OVS at one of their offices.
Some of the OVS Forms you should know about:
- Claimant Authorization Form: You must print, sign, and return this form to OVS for your claim to be final.
- Representative Authorization Form: If you want someone else, such as an Advocate or an Attorney, to talk to OVS about your claim, you must complete this form.
- Change of Address Form: Use this form to let OVS know that you have moved.
Below are some sample letters that you may receive from OVS:
- 30-Day Letter with Document Checklist: This is a sample letter from OVS asking for additional information and documents.
- Award Letter: This is a sample of a positive decision. Generally, you will receive payment within 6 weeks.
- No Info Supplied Letter: This is a sample of a denial because necessary information was not sent to OVS. The claim is temporarily closed but can be reopened when you supply the information that they requested.
Below are some sample letters that you can use to support your claim and expenses:
PLEASE NOTE: The information below is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. CVLN does not warrant any information provided.
Sample Letters for use by Crime Victims
- Sample Letter to Medical Provider: This is an example of a letter to a medical provider asking them to continue providing you with treatment while you await payment from OVS.
- Sample Re-Open Claim Letter: Many people receive a letter from OVS telling them their claim is closed because of missing information or documents. This is an example of a letter you can send to OVS asking them to re-open your claim. Send a request to re-open to OVS within 30 days of receiving the “No Info Supplied” letter from them.
Sample Letters for use by Crime Victim Advocates
- Sample Letter to Medical Provider: This is an example of a letter asking a medical provider to continue providing treatment to your client while they await payment from OVS.
- Sample Re-Open Claim Letter: This is an example of a letter asking OVS to re-open your client’s claim.
Updated 9/2/26