Transfer plates to another vehicle
Starting January 1, 2023, vehicle registrations allow the removal of your address. New registrations have your address located on the bottom. There's a dotted line showing where to cut it. This is optional and intended to provide address privacy in case of theft.
You can transfer your vehicle license plates to another vehicle if the new vehicle is:
- Titled and registered in your name.
- and
- Registered in Washington State.
Verify your address
When you transfer your license plates to another vehicle, you must verify your residence street address or business address with us by:
- Visiting a vehicle licensing office.
- or
- Entering your address (even if it hasn't changed) in our online address system:
- Change your vehicle address (single vehicles)
- Join or login to License eXpress for business (fleet vehicles)
How to transfer license plates to another vehicle
You may transfer your license plate to another vehicle:
- In person at a vehicle licensing office. (Additional service fees may apply.)
- or
- By mailing all of the following to any vehicle licensing office:
- A copy of the registration for the vehicle you want the plate transferred to.
- A letter indicating that you want your plates transferred to the new vehicle. The letter should include your:
- License plate number.
- Current residence and mailing address.
- A check or money order for the fee. Please contact a vehicle licensing office to determine the exact cost to transfer your plates, including all licensing fees.
