Purple Heart plates
Overview
- What you need to do to qualify.
- Find out the initial cost for plates
- Submit your proof, payment and application.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
- Renewing your plates.
1. What you need to do to qualify
This plate is available to you if you're a WA state vehicle owner and you have proof (DD214):
- That you were issued the Purple Heart
- or
- You're a surviving spouse or domestic partner of a deceased Purple Heart recipient.
Note: These plates are not available for trailers.
2. Find out the initial cost for plates
Cost for your first plates with the next available number. Yearly plate fee doesn't apply, but you still have to pay yearly registration fees.
| Vehicle type | Initial fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $32.75 |
| Truck | $32 |
| Motorcycle | $14.75 |
Cost for first personalized plates. Yearly plate and registration fees do apply.
| Vehicle type | Initial plate fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $84.75 |
| Truck | $84 |
| Motorcycle | $66.75 |
Cost for any additional plates with the next available number. Yearly plate and registration fees do apply.
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $72.75 |
| Truck | $72 |
| Motorcycle | $54.75 |
Cost for any additional personalized plates. Yearly plate and registration fees do apply.
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $124.75 |
| Truck | $124 |
| Motorcycle | $106.75 |
Save money. If your tabs expire in 6 months or less, save money by getting your new plates and tabs at the same time.
3. Submit your proof, payment, and application
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.
Mail your proof and payment with the Military License Plate Application:
- Provide proof – a copy of your DD214.
- If you're a surviving spouse or domestic partner of a deceased Purple Heart recipient, provide a copy of the recipient's death certificate and an affidavit that you haven't remarried.
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. Renewing your plates
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.
