The New York Owners Certification Statement (For Registration With Vintage Plates) is a statement provided by the vehicle owner to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that declares the owner's understanding of the regulations concerning the usage or display of vintage plates on a vehicle. This statement is a requirement for registering a vehicle with vintage plates in New York. There are three types of certification statements that are available: Original Equipment Statement, Antique Vehicle Statement, and Street Rod Statement. The Original Equipment Statement must be completed by the owner of a vehicle registered in New York wishing to display vintage plates that have been issued for the specific vehicle being registered. The statement certifies that the vehicle will remain in its original equipment condition, and that no parts will be altered or replaced that will cause the vehicle to no longer be in its original equipment condition. The Antique Vehicle Statement must be completed by the owner of an antique vehicle wishing to display vintage plates that have been issued for the specific vehicle being registered. The statement certifies that the vehicle will remain an antique vehicle, and that no modifications will be made to the vehicle that would cause it to no longer be an antique vehicle. The Street Rod Statement must be completed by the owner of a street rod wishing to display vintage plates that have been issued for the specific vehicle being registered. The statement certifies that the vehicle will remain a street rod, and that no modifications will be made to the vehicle that would cause it to no longer be a street rod. All three types of certification statements must be signed and dated by the vehicle's owner and presented to the New York DMV at the time of registration in order for the vehicle to be eligible to display vintage plates.