New York license plates: 10 regional plates revealed this year. See all the designs
There's a special regional pride in representing your hometown corner of New York state — and now, New Yorkers from Manhattan to Buffalo can do so from behind the wheel.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles announced a new line of 10 regional New York license plates earlier this year, releasing them one by one over the summer. The license plates feature colored designs incorporating a well-known natural or manmade landmark from each region, with the region name listed under the license plate initials.
Additionally, the state offers plates that highlight New York-centric events and activities, like the New York State Fair or horse racing at the Saratoga Race Course.
First NY regional plates revealed: NY rolling out 10 new regional license plates this month. What will they look like?
How do I buy a NY regional license plate?
The easiest way to buy is through the Department of Motor Vehicles website, at dmv.ny.gov/plates. To order online, you need to have a car registration that's valid for the next 60 days, an up-to-date name and address with the DMV, and a valid credit or debit card.
You can also order over the phone, by mail or in person at a DMV office.
So how much do these regional plates cost? They are $60 if you're a first-time buyer and you go with assigned license plate initials, and $31.25 for the annual custom plate renewal fee after that.
If you want to spring for personalized initials, it'll cost you $91.25 initially, with $62.50 annual renewals.
Some of the other custom plates, like the I Love NY plate, are slightly cheaper.
Now that all of the regional plates have been revealed, here's the rundown of what they look like.
Mid-Hudson license plate
The Mid-Hudson license plate shows a view of the Hudson River flowing through the Hudson Valley.
Mohawk Valley license plate
The Mohawk Valley license plate features a view of the idyllic Hyde Hall Covered Bridge at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown.
Finger Lakes license plate
The Finger Lakes license plate displays a scenic outlook over Keuka Lake.
Southern Tier license plate
The Southern Tier license plate shows one of the many waterfalls that make up the gorge hiking trail at Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen.
Western New York license plate
The Western New York license plate shows off one of the state's most recognizable landmarks with the American side of Niagara Falls.
Capital region license plate
The Capital region license plate features a view of the expansive Empire State Plaza and New York State Capitol Building.
Central New York license plate
The Central New York license plate showcases one of the area's classic theaters, The Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.
New York City license plate
The New York City license plate displays the iconic New York skyline, with a focus on One World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty.
North Country license plate
The North Country license plate takes us to the mighty St. Lawrence River, with a view of the Thousand Islands Bridge.
Long Island license plate
The Long Island license plate features a view of the Montauk Point Lighthouse and surrounding cliffs.
What other custom NY license plates can you get?
Below are some examples of other custom NY plates you can buy, including a New York State Fair plate and a Saratoga horse racing plate.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: New York license plates: See all 10 regional plates released in 2023
