The New York Form ADV-H Application for a Temporary or Continuing Hardship Exemption is a form used by registered investment advisers located in New York State to apply for a temporary or continuing hardship exemption from certain requirements of the New York State's Investment Adviser Act. This form is used when an adviser is unable to comply with certain requirements of the Act due to circumstances beyond its control, such as financial hardship or extraordinary circumstances. The form must be submitted to the New York State Department of Financial Services and can be used to apply for an exemption from the following requirements: registration of a principal office in New York State; registration of a custodian in New York State; and registration of a principal office in New York City. Depending on the hardship exemption requested, an adviser may be exempt from all or part of the requirements. There are three types of New York Form ADV-H Application for a Temporary or Continuing Hardship Exemption: • Form ADV-H Temporary Hardship Exemption Application: Used for a temporary exemption from the requirements of the Investment Adviser Act. • Form ADV-H Continuing Hardship Exemption Application: Used for a continuing exemption from the requirements of the Investment Adviser Act. • Form ADV-H Renewal Application: Used to extend an existing hardship exemption.