PP-7

The Application to Replace Peeling Plates (Form PP-7) is a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles document used by vehicle owners to replace defective, delaminated license plates while retaining their current plate number. The application requires the applicant's full name, daytime phone number, current mailing address, and the specific peeling plate number. It must be submitted by mail to the DMV Custom Plates Unit in Albany along with a $20 processing fee and a photograph of the peeling plates as proof of the defect.

Once the application is processed, the DMV issues a new registration document and windshield sticker separately from the replacement plates, which typically arrive via mail within four to six weeks. The form also provides payment options via check, money order, or credit card and includes specific instructions for handling custom plates that require certification. Applicants are advised to update their mailing address with the DMV before submission if it is not current, as the new items will be sent to the address on file. Additionally, while the $20 fee applies to keep the same number, owners can alternatively exchange peeling plates for a new plate number free of charge through a separate email or in-person process.