Armed Forces plates

There are 6 types of armed forces license plates:

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Marine Corps
• National Guard
• Navy

Requirements

To qualify for armed forces license plates, you must be:

• A Washington State resident.
• and
• At least 1 of the following:
  • A veteran
  • An active duty military employee
  • A reservist
  • A member of the Washington National Guard
  • The spouse of deceased veteran
  • A family member of a qualifying veteran as described above

How to apply

1. Provide a copy of your DD214, discharge papers, military identification, or a Declaration of Fact (found on the Military License Plate Application) attesting to your eligibility for the license plates.
2. Complete a Military License Plate Application.
3. Contact your vehicle licensing office to determine the exact cost of your armed forces plates, including all licensing and service fees.
4. Submit your completed application, a copy of your military papers, and fees:
   • In person at a vehicle licensing office.
   • or
   • By mail to:
     
     Vehicle Licensing
     Department of Licensing
     PO Box 9909
     Olympia, WA 98507-8500

How to renew

There are no special requirements for renewing armed forces plates. To renew, pay all licensing fees and:

• Renew online.
• Renew in person at a vehicle licensing office. (An additional service fee may apply.)
• Renew by mail, by following the instructions on your vehicle renewal notice.

Personalize your plates

For an additional fee, you may get personalized plates with an armed forces background design. For more information, see Personalized plates with a special background design.