Replace or transfer personalized plates[1] 


How do I replace or transfer personalized plates? 
There are a variety of circumstances in which you can replace or transfer personalized plates. 

Can I replace personalized plates that are old or damaged? 
Yes , for a fee. To replace your personalized plates that are old or damaged , you must call the Custom Plates Unit at 1 - 518 - 402 - 4838. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. The fees are $28.75 for passenger vehicle plates, and $18.75 for motorcycle plates. 

Can I replace the personalized plates I have now with different personalized plates or personalized picture plates? 
Yes , for a fee. To replace your current personalized plates with new custom plates or personalized plates , you must call the Custom Plates Unit at 1 - 518 - 402 - 4838. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. 

I have a personalized picture plate, and want to replace it with a different picture plate. Can I keep my current personalized combination and use it on my new picture plate? 
If the category of plate you want allows personalized combinations containing the number of characters on your current plates , you may have the combination on your new custom plates. Most picture plates require a $31.25 annual personalized fee in addition to the $31.25 custom plate fee. You must also pay a plate fee for the new plates , but you will get credit for the custom plate fees you already paid on your current registration. Contact the Custom Plates Unit at 1 - 518 - 402 - 4838. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. 

Can I transfer a current set of personalized plates to a new vehicle that I plan to purchase? 
Yes. If the registrant and registration class will not change , instruct the automobile dealer to transfer your personalized plates to your new vehicle. If you purchase the vehicle from a private person , ask the DMV to transfer your personalized plates when you register the vehicle. 

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user: Tell me about how to replace or transfer personalized plates

assistant: Do you have to replace personalized plates?

user: Not now, I just need info about it.

assistant: Are your personalized plates old or damaged?

user: Yes, my plates are old

assistant: To replace them, you can call to the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838. Office hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday

user: What do I need to replace personalized plates?

assistant: You need to pay a fee. Call to the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838

user: How can I keep personalized plates ? 

assistant: If you have IMJOE standard series personalized plates , with an annual fee of $ 31.25 $62.50 per two - year registration. You order IMJOE on a picture plate e.g., NASCAR , Yankees and pay the $62.50 annual custom plate fee $125 at the next two-year renewal in addition to other renewal fees, plus plate and document fees. The online custom plate ordering system cannot credit you for the custom license plate fees you have already paid in your current registration

user: What if I purchase the vehicle from a private person?

assistant: In that case, ask to the DMV to transfer your personalized plates when you register the vehicle