Register a pick-up truck as 'passenger' class vehicles[1] 


Can I register my pick-up truck as a 'passenger' class vehicle? 
Yes. Your pick - up truck can qualify for passenger class plates if it meets certain conditions, depending on its unladen weight. If you have a modified or unmodified pick - up truck with an unladen weight less than 6,001 lbs . , then you may register it in the passenger class if it meets the following conditions : the pick - up truck does not have any business advertisements , and the pick - up is used exclusively for non - commercial purposes If you have a modified pick - up truck with an unladen weight greater than 6,000 lbs . , then you may register it in the passenger class if it meets the following conditions : the pick - up truck does not have any business advertisements and is used exclusively for non - commercial purposes a camper top having one or more side windows completely encloses the truck bed , the pick - up truck has seats, seat fittings, or camping equipment installed in the truck bed' camping equipment' indicates that you have a bed, a stove, or a refrigerator in the vehicle NOTE : These modifications must be permanent. If you use the pick - up truck without the required modifications , then you must register it in the commercial registration class. You are not required to apply for passenger class plates for your pick - up. You can use commercial plates. See Information For Pick - Up Truck Owners PDF [2] MV-114 to get more information. 

How can I find my truck s unladen weight? 
The unladen weight of your pick - up truck is stamped on a metal plate located on the door of your vehicle. The unladen weight is also listed on your title certificate. The unladen weight is different from the maximum gross weight MGW listed on your registration documents. Before you apply , make sure that the unladen weight of the truck is 6,000 lbs. or less. 

Does passenger class change the MGW listed on registration documents? 
No. Passenger

user: Hello I need information about how to register a van as 'passenger' class vehicles

assistant: Do you want to register your truck as a 'passenger' class vehicle?

user: Yes

assistant: Your truck may qualify for passenger plates but has to meet certain conditions, depending on its curb weight.

assistant: Does your vehicle have a curb weight of less than 6,001 lbs.?

user: Yes

assistant: then you can register it in the passenger class because it meets the requirement

user: ok, if i go to the topic section what will i find there?

assistant: find the registration topic

user: and a question, the parking regulations depends on what?

assistant: Some parking and traffic regulations in New York City depend on the type of vehicle license plates on your vehicle. The passenger class plates on your truck can change the way New York City regulations affect you.

user: What requirements must I meet if I want to register it in the passenger class?

assistant: You must meet the following conditions:
    the van has no commercial and is used exclusively for non-commercial purposes
    a camper cover that has one or more side windows completely encloses the truck bed,
   the pick-up truck has seats, seat accessories or camping equipment installed on the bed of the 'camping equipment' truck indicates that you have a bed, stove or refrigerator in the vehicle

user: My pickup is rented or rented. What I need to do?

assistant: You must submit a certification form provided by the leasing company or the truck owner stating that the truck will not be used for commercial purposes.