To order personalized or custom picture plates by mail, complete the Application for Custom Plates (PDF) (CP-30). Mail the completed form and your payment to the Custom Plates Unit at the address listed on the form.

You can personalize some picture plates for an additional fee. Use this transaction to order a custom or personalized custom license plate. Browse the available styles and learn more about picture and professional plates.

Use this transaction to search for and order a license plate with a personalized number for a passenger or commercial vehicle (including trailers) or motorcycle. Personalized plates have a combination of numbers and letters that you select.

Show pride in your profession with custom plates exclusively available to emergency, medical, and other qualified professionals!

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.

Custom picture license plates are available for many organizations, hobbies, and causes, in addition to New York State regions and sports teams! Learn more about ordering custom license plates, and see the steps to request a custom plate be developed for your organization.

Your plate number will automatically be centered when it is manufactured. Plate number options Personalized - Enter your own combination. There is an extra fee for personalizing your plate. Opens new window; Assigned - DMV will assign you a plate number when you order. For a personalized plate, enter 2 to 6 characters.

Information on how to order, replace, store your custom plates, or develop new custom plates.

Information for people who have personalized plates and want to replace them, get new custom or personalized plates, or store plates.

Insert '@' in the place you want the state image to appear on the plate. You can have only 1 state image, and it cannot be the first or last character on your plate. The image will count as 1 character. See examples to personalize your plate. Opens new window