Purple Heart plates

Overview

1. Find out if you qualify.
2. Plate options.
3. Submit your proof, payment and application.
4. Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
5. Renew your plates yearly, if you have personalized plates.

1. Find out if you 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. Plate options

You have 2 options. If you want your Purple Heart plates:

1. To get the next available number, continue to step 3. Submit your proof, payment, and application
2. To be personalized, see Personalized plates

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. Renew your plates yearly, if you have personalized plates

You must renew your plates every year if you chose to personalize your plates. This rule applies even if you're not using the vehicle. See Personalized plates for more information.

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