New York

NY

Premium vanity plate market with strong NYC influence and high-value transactions.

Market Size

Very Large

Avg. Price

$3,000 - $7,500

Processing Time

8-10 weeks

Transferability

Limited Transfer

Market Overview

New York's wealthy population and prestige-conscious culture create one of the most valuable vanity plate markets. Transfers require direct DMV contact but offer significant opportunities for premium plates.

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Transferability

Limited Transfer
Market Insights
  • Highest average prices outside California
  • NYC wealth drives premium plate demand
  • Business executives seeking branded plates
  • Strong international buyer interest
  • Limited supply increases values
Transfer Process

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1Contact New York DMV Custom Plates Unit
  2. 2Verify plate eligibility and current status
  3. 3Submit both parties' information and transfer request
  4. 4DMV reviews and approves transfer
  5. 5Plate transferred to new registration (8-10 weeks)

Required Forms

Application for Personalized Plate

Form #MV-44

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Fees

transfer fee$60
registrationStandard registration
expeditedNot available
Success Stories from New York

James M.

New York City, NY

EXEC1

Sold my executive plate for $6,800. The buyer was a Fortune 500 CEO. TagsTrader handled everything professionally.

Catherine B.

Manhattan, NY

LUXURY

Perfect for my luxury brand. The plate has been invaluable for business networking and brand recognition.

Richard S.

Brooklyn, NY

BROOKLYN

Proud Brooklyn resident. This plate represents my community. Worth every penny!

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