Of course. You can order picture or professional plates for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and motorcycles.
I'm aware of that. I've already filled out an order, where should I mail it to?
Please mail the completed form and your payment to: NYS DMV Custom Plates UnitP.O. Box 2775Albany, NY 12220.
Thank you. And what if my registration expires in the new two months?
In that case you should renew your registration before you order picture or professional plates.
Do I need a valid NY registration of my car for that?
Yes. You must have a valid New York State vehicle registration in the passenger, commercial or motorcycle registration class that does not expire within 60 days. The mailing address on your vehicle registration record must be your current mailing address and your vehicle registration record must match your current name if your name has changed.
I see. Should I dispose of my old plates when I get the new ones?
Yes. Once you receive your new plates you will want to destroy your old plates to protect against the fraudulent use. Mark each vehicle plate with a permanent marker.
Alright, I'll do that. So, using the address you gave me I can send my order by mail, right?
Would you like to order picture or professional plates by mail?
Yes, that's why I asked for the address before.
You need to fill out the Application for Custom Plates (CP-30) for that.
Done and done. I'll send you the envelope today. One final question. What do I need to do if I want to change my name on DMV records?
So, I won't be able to do anything until I receive my ID, after which I'll have to wait to make adjustments, and then wait for a newer ID? Like a lot of work for a basic task.
You do not need to order new DMV documents with your new address, so you just have to wait for the ID that is already on the way.