Yes, I think it is.
Great. In that case, you can keep your same plate number, but you will have to pay an additional fee of $20.00 when you get Empire Gold plates.
I've received the new registration documents, but not my plates. What do I do?
Although your plates have not yet arrived, you should put the new registration document on your vehicle. Be sure to put the new plates on your vehicle as soon as they are received.