In honor of the 250th anniversary of America, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has unveiled new license plates to mark the special occasion.
The new custom plates will be decorated with an image of the United States and stars with the phrase “United States of America 250.”
If you want to order the limited edition plates, you can do so online or by mail. You can also order them at the Binghamton, Endicott or Owego DMV offices.
Here’s what to know about New York’s 250th anniversary license plates.
According to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles, license plates can be ordered online or interested motorists can visit any DMV location to place an order.
How much do NY 250th anniversary plates cost?
License plate fees:
Specialty plates are only for passenger-class vehicles. Additional fees will be applied for customization of letter and number combinations, up to six characters.
Where to order 250th anniversary plates in person
Can I pick up the plates at a local DMV?
DMV locations don’t have the USA 250 license plates on site; all orders will be mailed out.
Requirements to order online:
Additional rules for specialty plates
If a vehicle’s registration has expired or expires within 60 days, motorists must renew their registration first before placing an order for a new plate.
It will take roughly 10 days from when your order is placed to receive information including the new or current plate number.
For motorists who order custom plates, they will take about six weeks to arrive, but documentation will arrive approximately 10 days after the order has been processed.
After receiving a new license plate, the old one must be marked with permanent marker and shredded into pieces before recycling to prevent any fraudulent activity.
Visit dmv.ny.gov to learn more about the limited-edition license plate.
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