Disabled American veteran plates

The following types of disabled American veterans may be exempt from license fees on one vehicle per year:

• Disabled American veterans and former prisoners of war
• Veterans awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor
• Surviving spouses of a deceased former prisoner of war named as a registered owner of the vehicle, including lessees

These special plates are good for the life of the vehicle.

Requirements

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.
• AND
• A 100% service-connected disability rating from the Veterans Administration or the military service from which the veteran was discharged.

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 are not required to renew your disabled American veteran license plates.