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ALBANY---A new custom license plate, the New York state Cultural Institutes and Museums plate is now available. The latest addition to the more than 300 custom plates available, this plate will help benefit the arts through a dedicated fund.
The new plate features a design consisting of various culture-related icons to the left of the plate number and includes the word "ART" following the numerical sequence. The plate is available to anyone who has a passenger or commercial vehicle registered in New York State.
The initial cost for the "New York State Cultural Institutions and Museums" license plate with a number assigned by the DMV is $43 with an annual renewal fee of $25. A personalized version of the new license plate with the motorist's choice of two to six characters, including spaces, is available for $68 with an annual renewal fee of $50. The annual renewal fee is in addition to the regular registration fee that is billed every two years.
According to the legislation requiring the availability of the new plate, $15 of the annual renewal fee will be deposited in the Arts Capital Revolving Fund. The fund will provide assistance to cultural institutions and artist organizations throughout the State.
"New York State Cultural Institutions and Museums" license plates can be ordered through the Department of Motor Vehicle's website at www.nysdmv.com, by calling the DMV Custom Plates office at 518-402-4838 or at any local DMV office. Individuals who qualify for the International Symbol of Access must order through DMV's Custom Plates office.
To receive a .JPG file of the "New York State Cultural Institutions and Museums" license plate, please contact the DMV Communications Office at 518-473-7000. 1-9-06
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