Department of Motor Vehicles

Cost

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

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. 

Not available for commercial (COM) or motorcycle (MOT) plate classes.

Order online

Ordering online is faster and easier than ordering by phone, mail, or in an office. 

• you must have a valid NY 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.  1
• your name and address must be up to date with DMV. You can change your address online before ordering picture or professional plates.  2
• you must have a credit or debit card that DMV accepts, and a valid email address for confirmation purposes.  3

Order a Long Island Region custom plate online

Order by phone

Call the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838.  

Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday.

Order by mail

Use the Application for Custom Plates (pdf) (CP-30).  

Mail the completed form and your payment to:

NYS DMV
Custom Plates Unit
P.O. Box 2775
Albany, NY  12220

Order at a DMV office

Find a DMV 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.