The custom plate fee varies if the plate number is assigned by DMV or if you personalize it. Learn more about personalized plates [2].
Type | Fee |
---|---|
Initial (assigned) | $53.75 |
Annual renewal (assigned) | $25.00 |
Initial (personalized) | $85.00 |
Annual renewal (personalized) | $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. $25 of the annual fee supports the Conservation, Education, and Research Fund of the Marine and Coastal District of NY.
Ordering online is faster and easier than ordering by phone, mail, or in an office.
Call the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838.
Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Use the Application for Custom Plates (pdf) [6] (CP-30).
Mail the completed form and your payment to:
NYS DMV
Custom Plates Unit
P.O. Box 2775
Albany, NY 12220
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) [8] or call the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838.
The DMV accepts:
Links
[1] https://dmv.ny.gov/print/1648
[2] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1434
[3] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1865
[4] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/2144
[5] https://transact3.dmv.ny.gov/platescustom/cpStep04.cfm?PG=1&regclass=ORG&LOGO=ENR&selLegendList=MAC%20
[6] https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/cp30.pdf
[7] https://dmv.ny.gov/offices/county-offices
[8] https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv6641.pdf
[9] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1994
[10] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/2129
[11] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/agriculture-classroom
[12] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/autism-society-america
[13] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/conserve-habitat
[14] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/cure-childhood-cancer
[15] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/down-syndrome-awareness
[16] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/drive-cure
[17] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/ducks-unlimited
[18] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/drive-out-diabetes
[19] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/end-domestic-violence
[20] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/keep-kids-drug-free
[21] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/life-pass-it
[22] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/love-your-library
[23] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/lupus-awareness
[24] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/mental-health-awareness
[25] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/national-multiple-sclerosis-society
[26] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/our-best-friends
[27] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/people-ethical-treatment-animals
[28] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/state-arts
[29] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/9-11-remembrance
[30] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/bluebird-plate-environmental
[31] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/discover-queens
[32] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/erie-canal-bicentennial
[33] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/marine-and-coastal-district-new-york-environmental
[34] https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/new-york-state-cultural-institutions-and-museums