You need to pay a fee. Call to the Custom Plates Unit at 1-518-402-4838
How can I keep personalized plates ?
If you have IMJOE standard series personalized plates , with an annual fee of $ 31.25 $62.50 per two - year registration. You order IMJOE on a picture plate e.g., NASCAR , Yankees and pay the $62.50 annual custom plate fee $125 at the next two-year renewal in addition to other renewal fees, plus plate and document fees. The online custom plate ordering system cannot credit you for the custom license plate fees you have already paid in your current registration
What if I purchase the vehicle from a private person?