Chapter 3. Passenger Special Plates Issued by Quincy Distribution Center: 3. Plate Types: Year of Manufacturer-(Plate Type: PAS) The YOM plate can contain no more than 6 characters, must be in good repair and in original condition, and must be from 1978 or earlier. Once the number is issued it cannot be issued again. Therefore duplicates are not allowed. Refer to the YOM reference lists for details list of YOM and YOM MC plate guidelines. Year of Manufacturer Motorcycle Plate - (Plate Type: PAY) YOM Motorcycle plates must be entered in ATLAS with a prefix " MC " followed by the plate number. The maximum plate numbers is five alphanumeric (ex. PAY plate MC54321). Any motorcycle plate that consists of six or more alphanumeric cannot be registered as a YOM motorcycle plates. 5/11 D. Plate Fees: The Year of Manufacture Plate and Year of Manufacture Motorcycle plates are charged $50 annually. ($30 annual plate fee plus $20 special plate fee). E. Expiration Date: Antique plates expire annually on November 30. If the consumer registers his vehicle after October 1, the registration fee will be half the initial fee. The special plate fee will remain the same. F. Plate Types: Year of Manufacturer-(Plate Type: PAS) continued: A plate displaying the word " Antique " CANNOT be used as a " Year of Manufacture Plate " .