Section 28-419.7.2. Notice of forfeiture

Notice of the institution of the
  forfeiture action shall be  given  by  certified  mail  to  all  persons
  holding  a security interest in such vehicle or tools, if known, if such
  security interest in the vehicle has been filed with the  department  of
  motor  vehicles  pursuant  to the provisions of title ten of the vehicle
  and traffic law, at the  address  set  forth  in  the  records  of  such
  department,  or,  for  vehicles not registered in the state of New York,
  all persons holding a security interest in such vehicle if such security
  interest has been filed with the state of registration and which persons
  are made known by such state to the department, at the address  provided
  by such state of registration.