Gold Star plates
On July 24, 2015 "Sibling" was added to the list of eligible family members.
Overview
- What you need to do to qualify.
- Costs and plate options.
- Submit your certified letter, application and payment.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
- Renew your plates yearly.
1. What you need to do to qualify
The Gold Star plate is available for family members of a US armed forces member who died while in service to his or her country, or as a result of his or her service.
You must be a WA vehicle owner and request a certified letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs as a:
- Widow or widower*,
- Biological, adoptive or stepparent,
- Adult who fulfilled the parental role, such as foster parent, kinship provider or caretaker relative,
- Biological or adopted child, or
- Sibling.
*If you're a widow or widower you don't have to pay the yearly registration and tab fees for the Gold Star plates on one of your vehicles.
2. Costs and plate options
You have 2 options. If you want your Gold Star plates:
- To get the next available number, continue to step 3. Submit your payment and application.
Vehicle type Fee Passenger $8.75 Truck $8 Motorcycle $8.75 - To be personalized, see Get personalized plates:
Vehicle type Fee Passenger $64.75 Truck $64 Motorcycle $62.75
3. Submit your certified letter, application and payment
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.
Make sure you've received your certified letter from Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mail your certified letter, Military License Plate Application and payment.
4. Update your Good To Go! account, if needed
If you have a Good To Go! electronic tolling pass, be sure to update the contact information on your account with the Department of Transportation:
- Online: www.wsdot.wa.gov/goodtogo/
- By phone: 866.936.8246
5. Renew your plates yearly
You must renew your plates every year, even if you're not using the vehicle. If you have personalized plates, see Renew your personalized plates every year.
