Requirements:
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- You may personalize your plates with up to 8 characters (6 on motorcycle) and choose spacing and optional placement of the state image. See these guidelines.
- You must explain what the combination means or what the combination represents. The DMV reviews requested personalized plate combinations. The DMV is not required to issue a requested plate. You can read the DMV regulations for restrictions on personalized plate combinations.
- Available for passenger, commercial and motorcycle classes. You must have an existing, valid NYS vehicle registration to order. Anyone may look up plates.
- Personalized Empire plates are $43 for passenger and commercial vehicles, with an annual fee of $25. Motorcycle plates are $25.50 initially, with an annual fee of $15. This fee is in addition to your vehicle registration fee.
- You must provide a valid e-mail address so we can send you a confirmation. A protected or blocked e-mail address, including spam blocking software, may prevent you from receiving your confirmation e-mail. Your e-mail program must be able to receive e-mail from addresses that include the domain: dmv.state.ny.us.
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Limitations:
- You cannot order personal plates and have them sent to an address different from the one already on record for the registration. - Plates are sent to the address on DMV's file. E-mail requests for address changes are NOT accepted.
- You cannot order personal plates on-line if your registration will expire within 60 days. Call the Custom Plates Unit (1-518-402-4838) to order your plates and have your registration renewed. More on this topic.
- Personal plates with the handicap symbol cannot be ordered on line, please call the Custom Plates Unit.
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