NYS DMV - Custom Plate Gallery - Military and Veterans

Eligible Vehicles: All vehicles that are registered in NYS as a passenger class vehicle or as a commercial class vehicle are eligible. (Note: Commercial plates must display the word "COMMERCIAL".) Certain custom plates are available for Motorcycles that are registered in NYS (refer to the plate gallery).
Eligible Persons: An organization can require you to prove that you are eligible to use the organization picture plates (refer to the plate gallery). Certain organization picture plates must be ordered through the organization or the Custom Plates Unit only.
International Symbol of Access (ISA) : Custom Plates that include the ISA for individuals who qualify are only available through the Custom Plates Unit (CPU). See the form MV-664.1 to learn how to order custom plates that include the ISA, or call the Custom Plates unit at (518) 402-4838.
Sample plates: Sample plates are not available.
How to Order: Custom plates can normally be ordered on-line, but certain picture plates require proof or certification and must be ordered through the Custom Plates Unit or the organization. The DMV web site has more information about the fees and how to order.
Plate Numbers: A custom plate displays a designated or assigned plate number, but you can select a personalized combination for many custom plates for an additional fee. Personalized plate numbers must include at least two, but not more than six, characters and spaces (four characters and spaces for motorcycles or if the ISA is requested). You can check on-line for available combinations. (Refer to the Custom Plate Gallery.)
Delivery: Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of your custom plates. If you changed your address, notify the DMV before you order your custom plates. If you order at a DMV office and the custom plates are not available immediately, the DMV will mail the custom plates to you at the address listed on your current registration.

Information & Requirements	Initial Custom Plate Fee / Annual Plate Renewal Fee		How to Order	Sample Plate Image
Information & Requirements	Designated Series Plate Number	Personalized Plate Number	How to Order	Sample Plate Image
Air Force Reserve Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer or copy of active military ID.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Air National Guard Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Airborne Requirements: copy of Airborne Association membership card, or copy of DD-214, or copy of Airborne ID card.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
American Legion Requirements: copy of current membership card.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
Army National Guard Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Army Reserve Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer or copy of active military ID.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Coast Guard Auxiliary Requirements: copy of membership card.	$33/$15	$58/$40	DMV order form
Coast Guard Reserve Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer or copy of active military ID.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Combat Infantrymen Requirements: copy of DD-214; DMV order form and approval from NYS Commander.	$28/$0	$53/$25	Dominic Esposito NYS Commander of Combat Infantrymen P.O. Box 253 Shrub Oak, NY 10588 1 (914) 245-5564 DMV order form
Congressional Medal of Honor Requirements: proof of award.	No fees	Not available	DMV order form
Disabled American Veteran Requirements: approval by organization.	$28/$0	$53/$25	Organization: Prospero M. Sodano 1-516-887-7100 and use DMV order form
Disabled Veteran Requirements: copy of DD-214 or discharge papers; proof of service-related disability from Veterans Administration and letter from medical doctor or form MV-664.1.	$18/$0	Not available	DMV order form and form MV-664.1
Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association Requirements: approval by organization.	$28/$0	$53/$25	Organization: 1-718-803-EPVA ext. 264
Eighth Air Force Historical Society Requirements: must be an active member, copy of membership card. $15 of the annual fee supports the Eighth Air Force Historical Society Fund for veterans' counseling services.	$33/$15	$58/$40	For order form: Stanley Bussis 3316-90th Street Jackson Heights, NY 11372-1667 1-718-424-6658
Former Prisoner of War Requirements: copy of DD-214 or discharge papers or letter from Veterans Administration verifying Former POW status.	No Fees	Not available	DMV order form
40 & 8 (The Grande Voiture du New York, La Societe Des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux) Requirements: copy of current membership card.	$43/$25	$68/$50	DMV order form
Gold Star Mothers Requirements: official documentation stating child died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.	$18/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Jewish War Veterans of America Requirements: proof of membership in the Jewish War Veterans of America Association.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Korean War Veterans Requirements: copy of DD-214 or discharge papers or letter from Veterans Administration verifying service dates between 6/27/50 - 1/31/55.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
Marine Corps League Requirements: letter from MCL Paymaster.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
Marine Corps Reserve Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer or copy of active military ID.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Naval Militia Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Navy Reserve Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer or copy of active military ID.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Pearl Harbor Survivor Requirements: copy of DD-214 or discharge papers and official statement verifying military service at Pearl Harbor on 12/7/1941.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
Persian Gulf Veteran Requirements: DD-214 verifying service in the Persian Gulf between 8/2/1990 and the end of the hostilities on 4/6/1991.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
Purple Heart Recipient (Vehicle Plate) Requirements: copy of DD-214 or letter from Veterans Administration verifying award.	$18/$0	$43/$25	DMV order form
Purple Heart Recipient (Motorcycle Plate) Requirements: copy of DD-214 or letter from Veterans Administration verifying award.	$10.50/$0	$25.50/$15	DMV order form
Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association Requirements: copy of membership card.	$33/$15	$58/$40	Organization: Mr. James DeConno 5 Cedar Crest Drive Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 1-518-587-2141 E-mail jedec@nycap.rr.com
State Guard Requirements: letter from Commanding Officer.	$28/$0	Not available	DMV order form
US Naval Armed Guard Requirements: A copy of an official document that proves you served in the U.S. Naval Armed Guard.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
US Submarine Veterans Requirements: approval by organization.	$28/$0	$53/$25	Organization: Mike Carmody 451 Deer Park Ave. Babylon, NY 11702 1-631-669-6967 or use DMV order form
US Veteran (Vehicle Plate) Requirements: copy of DD-214 or proof of service.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
US Veteran (Motorcycle Plate) Requirements: copy of DD-214 or proof of service.	$20.50/$0	$35.50/$15	DMV order form
Veterans of Foreign Wars Requirements: copy of membership card.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
Vietnam Veteran Requirements: copy of DD-214 or discharge papers verifying service dates between 12/22/1961 - 5/7/1975.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
Vietnam Veterans of America Requirements: copy of DD-214; approval by organization.	$28/$0	$53/$25	Organization: 1-607-563-2901 or visit web site; and use DMV order form
War on Terror Veteran Requirements: DD-214 verifying service in the Persian Gulf or Afghanistan on or after 9/11/2001.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form
West Point	$43/$25	$68/$50	DMV office; 1-518-402-4838; order on line:
World War II Veterans Requirements: copy of DD-214 or discharge papers showing service dates between 1941 and 1945.	$28/$0	$53/$25	DMV order form

Information in this Custom Plate Gallery

This plate gallery displays the following information:

the organization and any requirements to order (first column),
the fees with a designated series plate number (second column),
the fees with a personalized plate number (third column), and
how to order the custom plate (fourth column)
a sample image of the custom plate (fifth column).

Custom Plate Fees (Second and Third Columns)

New York State law requires you to pay two different fees; an initial fee when you order a custom plate (first amount in the column) and an annual fee when you renew your registration (second amount in the column). When you renew your vehicle registration, you must pay your registration fee and the annual custom plate fee. Most vehicle registrations in NYS are issued for two years.

How to Order a Custom Plate (Fourth Column)

The information in the fourth column of this custom plate gallery lists the methods that you can use to order that specific custom plate.

Order on-line: Custom plates can normally be ordered on-line. The DMV accepts VISA Card, MasterCard, American Express Card, and Discover Card. The DMV also accepts debit cards that are issued by Visa® Card or MasterCard®. The debit card must not require your personal identification number (PIN) to use. The DMV will send your new vehicle registration and your custom plates to the address on your DMV registration record. Your vehicle registration will arrive first. If you changed your address and did not notify the DMV, you cannot order custom plates on-line. Read the FAQs about custom plates to learn how to order on-line.
1-518-402-4838: You can call the DMV Custom Plates Unit to order your custom plates by telephone. The DMV accepts VISA Card, MasterCard, American Express Card, and Discover Card. The DMV also accepts debit cards that are issued by Visa® Card or MasterCard®. The debit card must not require your personal identification number (PIN) to use. The hours of operation are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DMV order form: You can download the correct DMV form to order your custom plates. You must have a version number of 4.0 or later of Adobe Acrobat Reader® installed on your computer to download this form. Get the instructions.
DMV office: You can order the custom plate at your local DMV office. You will be issued a new registration and your custom plates will be mailed to the address on your DMV registration record. Certain custom plates may be available immediately.
Organization: For certain organization custom plates, you must contact the organization to order the custom plate. An organization can require that you prove that you are eligible. Refer to the information in the plate gallery.