Special design plates

We offer several special design plates to Washington State residents. Choose a category below for details:

Colleges and universities
Military and veterans (plates and emblems)
Organizations
Parks and environment
Interests and hobbies
Miscellaneous

How much do special design plates cost?

Special design license plates cost up to $45 in addition to standard licensing fees. The total cost depends on the type of design and the licensing fees required for your vehicle. Please contact your local vehicle licensing office to determine the exact cost of your special design plates.

Remember to update your Good To Go! account

If you have a Good To Go! electronic tolling pass, be sure to update the license plate number and contact information on your account if you get a new special plate. You can update your account with the Department of Transportation:

Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/goodtogo/
By phone: 1-866-936-8246

Types of special plates

Colleges and universities
License plate	Special plate cost	Sponsor’s website
Central Washington University plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Eastern Washington University
The Evergreen State College plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	The Evergreen State College
Gonzaga University plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Gonzaga University
University of Washington plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	University of Washington
Western Washington University plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Western Washington University
Washington State University plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington State University

Military and veterans
Design	Cost of plate or emblem	Sponsor’s website
Disabled American Veteran plates	New: No special plate fee Renewal: Renewal not required	None
Former Prisoner of War plates	New: No special plate fee Renewal: Renewal not required	None
Gold Star Parent plates	No special plate fee	Department of Veterans Affairs
Medal of Honor plates	New: No special plate fee Renewal: Renewal not required	None
Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) plates	New: $5 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: No special plate fee	None
Pearl Harbor Survivor plates	No special plate fee	None
Purple Heart plates	No special plate fee	None
Air Force plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Veterans Affairs
Army plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Veterans Affairs
Coast Guard plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Veterans Affairs
Marine Corps plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Veterans Affairs
National Guard plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Veterans Affairs
Navy plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Veterans Affairs
Veteran/Military Service Award emblems	New: $10 Renewal: No renewal required	Department of Veterans Affairs

Organizations
License plate	Special plate cost	Sponsor’s website
Law Enforcement Memorial plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Behind the Badge Foundation
Professional Firefighter plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
Volunteer Firefighter plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington State Firefighters Association
4-H plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington State 4-H Foundation
Helping Kids Speak plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	RiteCare of Washington (Scottish Rite Masons)
Lighthouse plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Admiralty Head Lighthouse
Keep Kids Safe plates	New: $45 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Council for Children & Families Washington
We Love Our Pets plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington State Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies

Parks and environment
License plate	Special plate cost	Sponsor’s website
Endangered Wildlife plates: Orca	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington’s Wildlife plates: Bear	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington’s Wildlife plates: Deer	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington’s Wildlife plates: Elk	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wild on Washington plates: Eagle	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Department of Fish and Wildlife
Washington National Parks plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington’s National Park Fund
Washington State Parks plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Washington State Parks and Recreation

Interests and hobbies
License plate	Special plate cost	Sponsor’s website
Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) plates	New: $5 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: No special plate fee	None
Music Matters plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Music Aid Northwest
Share the Road plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Bicycle Alliance of Washington
Ski and Ride plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Ski Washington
Stadium plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	None
State Flower plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $30 plus standard licensing fees	Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens
Square Dancer plates	New: $40 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: No special plate fee	None

Miscellaneous
License plate	Special plate cost	Sponsor’s website
Rideshare plates	New: $25 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: No special plate fee	None
Disabled Parking plates	No special plate fee	None
Collector Vehicle plates	New: $35 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: Renewal not required	None
Horseless Carriage plates	New: $35 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: Renewal not required	None
Restored plates	New: $35 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: Renewal not required	None
Personalized plates	New: $42 plus standard licensing fees Renewal: $32 plus standard licensing fees	None

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