Disabled American veteran license plate

Disabled American Veteran plates

Disabled American veterans may be exempt from paying license fees on 1 vehicle per year. To qualify for these special plates, applicants must:

  • Have served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, Reserves, or National Guard
  • and
  • Have received both of the following:
    • An honorable discharge or a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record.
    • A 100% service-connected disability rating from the Veterans Administration or the military service from which the veteran was discharged.

No disabled parking privileges

Disabled American Veteran plates are good for the life of the vehicle, but don’t grant disabled parking privileges. To learn how to get disabled parking privileges, see Disabled parking.

How to apply

  1. Get a letter of eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying a 100% service-connected disability.
  2. Complete a Military License Plate Application.
  3. Mail the completed application with the letter of eligibility to:
    Vehicle Licensing
    Department of Licensing
    PO Box 9909
    Olympia, WA 98507-8500

How to renew

You aren’t required to renew your Disabled American Veteran license plates.

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