New York DMV | Register a pick-up truck as 'passenger' class vehicle

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Register a pick-up truck as 'passenger' class vehicle

Can I register my pick-up truck as a 'passenger' class vehicle?

Yes. Your pick-up truck can qualify for passenger class plates if:

the pick-up truck does not have any business advertisements, and
the pick-up is used exclusively for non-commercial purposes

Can I exchange my commercial plates for passenger plates?

Yes, you can visit a DMV office to do this, paying any related fees

Do it at the DMV

Bring your completed registration application and additional documents to a local DMV office.

See location, instructions and reservation information for your DMV

For your convenience, many DMV PDF forms can be filled in online and then printed.