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Vehicle License Plate for Life... Pass It On

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Fees

The custom plate fee varies if the plate number is assigned by DMV or if you personalize it. Learn more about personalized plates. 

Custom plate fees

TypeFee
Initial purchase (plate number assigned by DMV)$53.75
Annual renewal (plate number assigned by DMV)$25.00
Initial purchase (personalized plate number)$85.00
Annual renewal (personalized plate number)$56.25

The annual custom plate renewal fee is in addition to your vehicle registration renewal fee. You will be billed for the plates every two years when you renew your registration. $20 of the annual fee supports the "Life Pass It On Trust Fund" which is used for organ donation and transplant research and educational programs promoting organ and tissue donation.

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How to Order

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. 
  • Your name and address must be up to date with DMV. You can change your address online before you order. 
  • You must have a credit or debit card that DMV accepts and a valid email address for confirmation purposes. 

 

ORDER A LIFE... PASS IT ON CUSTOM PLATE ONLINE

 

By Phone

You can order this plate by phone from the Custom Plates Unit at the phone number below.

 

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.

  

At a DMV office

Find a DMV office. 

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Universal Symbol of Access

Universal Symbol of Access (simplified image of a person in a wheelchair)

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.

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.  

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Related Documents

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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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Become an Organ Donor

Enroll in the Donate Life Registry to become an organ donor

Become an Organ Donor