Excelsior! You Want the New York Plate Du Jour? Buckle Up, Buttercup!
So, you've seen the sleek new Excelsior plates cruising down the highway and your old, chipped standard issue is suddenly feeling about as exciting as watching paint dry. You're ready to ditch the drab and embrace the fab, but how exactly do you snag these beauties? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
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| How Do I Get Excelsior Plates In New York |
Gearing Up for Excelsior Glory: Online or In-Person?
There are two main ways to score your Excelsior plates:
Channel your inner internet wizard: Head over to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website (https://dmv.ny.gov/plates). With a few clicks and some online wizardry (okay, maybe just filling out a form), you can order your plates and have them delivered straight to your door. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Become a temporary DMV social butterfly: If you're feeling the need for some human interaction (or maybe your internet connection is about as reliable as a used flip phone), you can always visit your local DMV office. Be warned, there might be some fellow citizens with the same Excelsior fever dream, so pack your patience and maybe a good book.
Important Note: Make sure you know your vehicle class before you embark on your Excelsior quest. It's kind of like choosing a Hogwarts house - you don't want to end up stuck with the gnomes in the DMV basement!
Keeping Your Old Plate Number: Not a Free Excelsior Ride
Let's say you've grown strangely attached to your current plate number (maybe it's your lucky charm, or maybe it spells out a hilarious word combination). You can bring your old buddy along for the Excelsior ride, but it'll cost you a small upgrade fee (think of it as a bribe to the DMV gnomes to let your number out of their clutches).
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Cost Considerations: Not Exactly Breaking the Bank, But...
Look, getting Excelsior plates isn't going to set you back the price of a yacht, but there are a few fees to consider:
- The base plate fee (which you might already be paying anyway)
- An additional fee if you're ordering outside of a registration renewal
- The aforementioned upgrade fee if you want to keep your old plate number
Remember: Knowledge is power, and knowing these fees ahead of time will prevent any sticker shock at the DMV (or on the DMV website).
Frequently Asked Excelsior-ating Questions:
How to find out my vehicle class?
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Your vehicle registration should tell you your vehicle class. You can also look it up on the DMV website.
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How long does it take to get my Excelsior plates?
It usually takes a few weeks to receive your plates in the mail.
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Can I get a vanity plate with the Excelsior design?
Unfortunately, no. Vanity plates are not currently available with the Excelsior design.
Do I need to return my old plates?
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Nope! You can keep your old plates as a sentimental keepsake (or maybe sell them on eBay to a superfan).
Is there a way to expedite the process?
Not really. The DMV has a system, and sometimes you just gotta wait your turn. But hey, think of all the quality people-watching you can do while you wait!
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