In all proceedings for the settlement of small estates without court administration (SCPA article 13), if additional certificates of voluntary administration are requested, other than updated or replacement certificates for the same asset or assets as the original certificate, such request shall be accompanied by an affidavit from either the voluntary administrator or the attorney of record setting forth the reasons additional certificates are required.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 207.46