The NY DMV MV-1H form is a specialized certification used by former prisoners of war (POW), recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, or their surviving spouses to register a vehicle in New York State with distinctive military license plates. By completing this form, the applicant certifies their eligibility under specific sections of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law (Section 404-c for POWs and Section 404-p for Medal of Honor recipients) and identifies the vehicle by its year, make, body type, and VIN.

A primary benefit of using this form is that eligible applicants are exempt from paying standard registration fees for the vehicle on which these specialized plates are displayed. The document requires the applicant's signature to verify their status and intent to display the plates, serving as both a formal application and a legal certification for the fee waiver and plate issuance.