user: I wanted to know more about the gold plates[NEWLINE]agent: Okay, since April 1, 2010, DMV has issued Empire Gold vehicle license plates. DMV no longer issues Empire Blue and White plates.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: can I get the gold ones if mine were stolen or do you give me the same ones I had?[NEWLINE]agent: You will get Empire Gold plates when you apply to replace plates that were stolen[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Do I take in my white plates when I get the gold plates?[NEWLINE]agent: Don't return your old plates to the DMV. You should recycle your old plates based on local guidelines.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: If I had custom plates can I keep the number the same when I get the gold plates?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can get the Gold plates and keep your personalized plate number when you renew your registration.[NEWLINE]agent: Will it be a while before you have to renew your registration?[NEWLINE]user: yes[NEWLINE]agent: You can still order Empire gold plates online or at a DMV office to replace your current personalized plates. There will be an additional $3.75 plate exchange transaction fee to order Empire Gold plates when there is not a registration renewal.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what is the fee for the plates on top of the 3.75?