License plates
Starting January 1, 2023, vehicle registrations allow the removal of your address. New registrations have your address located on the bottom. There's a dotted line showing where to cut it. This is optional and intended to provide address privacy in case of theft.
Get new license plates
Learn how to get new plates or transfer a car or motorcycle into your name.
Replace your license plates
Find out how to replace your plates, and what to do with the old ones.
Transfer plates to another vehicle
Bought a new car or motorcycle and want to keep your current license plates? Find out how.
Special plates
Personalize your license plate or get a plate with a special background design.
For military personnel
Find out about license plates, temporary permits, and tax exemptions available to military personnel and their families.
Intermittent-use trailer plates
Learn how to license your intermittent-use trailer.
Off-road vehicles
Learn how to license your off-road vehicle or motorcycle, wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV), or snowmobile.
Trip permits
Find out how to get a temporary permit to drive your unlicensed vehicle on public highways.
Moving to WA? Get plates
New to Washington? Find out what you need to do to get Washington license plates.
