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Fees

Custom plate fees

Type	Fee
Initial purchase (plate number assigned by DMV)	$0.00
Annual renewal (plate number assigned by DMV)	$0.00
Initial purchase (personalized plate number)	Cannot personalize
Annual renewal (personalized plate number)	Cannot personalize

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How to Order

Requirements

Copy of DD-214 or Certification of Military Service (NA FORM 13038), or letter from Veterans Administration verifying former POW status

Online

You must have a valid New York State registration that does not expire within 60 days. This will have your current plate number and registration class code. See a sample registration document.
- If your registration expires within the next 60 days, renew your registration online before you order picture or professional plates.
Your name and address must be up to date with DMV. You can change your address online before ordering picture or professional plates.
You must have a credit or debit card that DMV accepts and a valid email address for confirmation purposes.

ORDER A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR CUSTOM PLATE ONLINE

By Mail

To order this plate, complete an Application for Custom Plates (PDF) (CP-30).

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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