Supporters of wetland conservation and waterfowling in New York can now order a Ducks Unlimited custom license plate from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The plates are available for passenger and commercial vehicles.

“These license plates are a wonderful tool to help spread the word about the conservation mission of Ducks Unlimited,” said Duane Arnister, Ducks Unlimited state chairman in New York. “I thank our hard-working volunteers and state legislators who supported this accomplishment.”

Legislation authorizing the plates was authored by former Sen. Michael Nozzolio and supported by several other lawmakers, including Assemblyman Bob Oaks. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation in 2016. Arnister also thanked former Ducks Unlimited State Chairmen Joey Nicosia and Paul Brody for starting the process years ago.

Ducks Unlimited was established in 1937 and is the world’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation. The organization for 80 years has protected, restored and enhanced wetland habitats to benefit waterfowl and wildlife. Many of Ducks Unlimited’s projects also improve water quality for people.

Motorists can order their plate in three different ways:
• Online at www.ducks.org/nyplate or the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website.
• By mail (order form available at www.ducks.org/nyplate).
• Call the DMV at (518) 402-4838, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

A standard Ducks Unlimited plate can be purchased for an initial fee of $85. The annual fee is $56.25, which is in addition to the standard registration renewal fee. The plate can be personalized with up to six characters, including spaces, for an initial fee of $116.25. The annual fee for a personalized plate is $87.50, which is in addition to the standard registration renewal fee.