Armed Forces plates
Overview
- Decide which military plate you'd like.
- Find out the initial cost for plates
- Submit your application and payment.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if you have one.
- Renew your plates yearly
1. Decide what you'd like to have on your plate
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, or
- Family member of one of the above.
If you want your special design plates:
- To get the next available number, continue to step 3. Submit your payment and application.
- To be personalized, see Get personalized plates.
Note: These plates are flat – they don't have raised characters.
2. Find out the initial cost for plates
Initial cost for plates with the next available number. Yearly plate renewal fees will apply.
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $72.75 |
| Truck | $72 |
| Motorcycle | $54.75 |
| Trailer | $60.75 |
Initial cost for personalized plates. Yearly plate renewal fees will apply.
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $124.75 |
| Truck | $124 |
| Motorcycle | $106.75 |
| Trailer | $112.75 |
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 the following plate renewal fees the first year:
- $30 for specialty plates
- $42 for personalized plates
Note: $28 of fees go to support Veterans Stewardship Account at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
3. Submit your payment and application.
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.
Mail your payment and proof with the Military License Plate Application. Your proof of eligibility can be one of these:
- DD214,
- Military ID,
- or
- Declaration of Fact (See Military License Plate Application)
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 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.
