IMPORTANT

REAL ID-compliant identification is now required to fly within the U.S. If you have a passport (or other REAL-compliant document), and are not due to renew your driver license or ID card, you do not need to upgrade right away.

Alert

There are currently road test cancellations or DMV offices closed for in-person services. See our “CLOSINGS” page for more information.

Deadline

Any voter registration completed through this DMV site must be done by 6/13 to be effective for this year’s primaries. Voters may still use the Board of Elections’ Online Voter Registration Portal to register by the 6/14 deadline.

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Fees

Custom plate fees
Type	Fee
Initial purchase (plate number assigned by DMV)	$28.75
Annual renewal (plate number assigned by DMV)	$0.00
Initial purchase (personalized plate number)	Cannot be personalized
Annual renewal (personalized plate number)	Cannot be personalized

How to Order

Requirements

Copy of DD-214 or Certification of Military Service (NA FORM 13038)
You must already have a plate with a Symbol of Access or see information below on how to order plates that include the Universal Symbol of Access
- You are allowed only one set of plates with the Universal Symbol of Access

By Mail

To order this plate by mail, use the Application for Custom Plates (PDF) (CP-30).

Mail the completed form and your payment to Custom Plates at the address below.

You cannot order this plate online, by phone, or in an office.

Universal Symbol of Access

Custom Plates that include the Universal Symbol of Access for individuals who qualify are available only through the Custom Plates Unit. See how to order plates that include the Universal Symbol of Access (PDF) or call the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838.

Receiving New Plates and Registration

Within 10 days of when your order is processed, you will receive new documents that show your current plate number and your new plate combination.
Allow at least 6 weeks for the custom plates to arrive.
Your new registration documents will be mailed separately from your new custom plates.
Do not return your old plates to DMV upon receipt of the new plates.

Check My Plate Order Mailing Status

Destroy Your Old Plates

Once you receive your new plates you will want to destroy your old plates to protect against fraudulent use. Mark each vehicle plate with a permanent marker or cut each plate into pieces. Consider separating the plates when you recycle, and putting one plate in your recycling bin each week. To avoid an inaccurate cancellation of plates, do not return your old plates to DMV.

Contact Custom Plates

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact us by phone:

1-518-402-4838

Mailing Address:

Custom Plates Unit
New York State DMV
P.O. Box 2775
Albany, NY 12220