Collegiate plates
Seven colleges and universities in Washington State offer collegiate license plates. They are:
- Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- Evergreen State College
- Gonzaga University
- University of Washington
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
Anyone can buy a collegiate license plate, and these plates may be transferred from vehicle to vehicle as long as the registered owner remains the same.
How to apply
- Complete a
Special License Plate Application.
- Contact your vehicle licensing office to determine the exact cost of your collegiate license plates, including all licensing fees.
- Take the completed application and all appropriate fees to a vehicle licensing office.
- OR
- Mail them to:
Vehicle Licensing
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9909
Olympia, WA 98507-8500
How to renew
There are no special requirements for renewing collegiate license plates. To renew, pay all licensing fees plus $30 and:
Personalize your plates
For an additional fee, you may get personalized plates with a collegiate background design. For more information, see Personalized plates with a special background design.