Armed Forces plates

COVID-19 closures are affecting the production of our license plates, tabs, and decals. This is causing significant delays in our ability to issue them to you.

You may want to consider waiting to apply for a personalized or specialty plate.

If you have a temporary permit expiring soon, you can visit a vehicle licensing office to get a new one.

We don't have a timeline for when production delays will return to normal. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

$28 of fees go to support Veterans Stewardship Account at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Overview

Find out if you qualify.
Plate options.
Submit your proof and application.
Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
Renew your plates.

1. Find out if you qualify

You must be a WA state vehicle owner and one of the following:

Veteran
Active duty military employee
Reservist
Washington National Guard member
Spouse of deceased veteran
Family member of one of the above

2. Plate options

These plates are flat. They don't have raised characters.

Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.

You have 2 options for your Armed Forces plates:

To get the next available number, continue to step 3. Submit your proof and application
Or get Personalized plates.

3. Submit your proof and application.

Mail your proof along with the Military License Plate Application:

DD214
Military ID
or
Declaration of Fact (See the signature box on Military License Plate Application)
and
Payment for any applicable fees

4. Remember to update your Good To Go! account

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

You must renew your plates every year, even if you're not using the vehicle. If you have personalized plates, see Personalized plates.

Save money when renewing your tabs early and getting new personalized or specialty plates

If your tabs expire in 6 months or less, you can save money by getting your new plates and tabs at the same time. By renewing early, you won't have to pay plate renewal fees the first year.