N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 422
Special vehicle identification numbers

The commissioner may, by regulation, provide for the issuance of a special vehicle identification number. Such regulations shall be applicable whenever a special vehicle identification number is required by any provision of law. With respect to a vehicle part for which an inspection is required pursuant to subdivision two of § 423-A (Enforcement procedures for insuring the retention of vehicle identification numbers on vehicles)section four hundred twenty-three-a of this chapter, a special identification number may consist of a distinguishing mark. Such special vehicle identification number shall be affixed only by or under the direction of a member of the department of motor vehicles who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to § 392-B (Powers of motor vehicle investigators)section three hundred ninety-two-b of this chapter. A fee of twenty-five dollars shall be paid to the commissioner before such number shall be issued, except that no fee shall be required of a governmental agency.

Source: Section 422 — Special vehicle identification numbers, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/VAT/422 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 24, 2026).

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