Veteran/Military Service Award emblems
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.
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If you applied and your temporary license plate is expiring soon, visit a vehicle licensing office to get a new one.
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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.
These emblems can be put on any license plate type, and include:
- 1 large emblem - military service or award
- and
- 2 smaller emblems - service ribbon, medal, or U.S. flag
Emblems must be displayed on bottom of license plate (see example image):
- Between bolt holes - put wording
- Outside of bolt holes - put ribbons, medals, or U.S. flags
Requirements to get an emblem
- You must be the legal or registered owner of the vehicle.
- You must provide proof of your military service or award.
How to get your emblem
Bring these items to a vehicle licensing office:
- Veteran/Military Service Award Emblem Application
- Bring $18 cash or a check/money order payable to Department of Licensing
- Attach proof that you're eligible:
- For veterans - A copy of your DD214 or other official military orders
- For active military duty - Official letter showing awarded medals
Want to get your emblem by mail?
Mail the following to:
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9048
Olympia, WA 98507-8500
- Veteran/Military Service Award Emblem Application
- Check/money order for the $18 fee payable to Department of Licensing
- Include proof that you're eligible:
- For veterans - A copy of your DD214 or other official military orders
- For active military duty - Official letter showing awarded medals
How to replace your emblems
Visit a vehicle licensing office and bring DD214 or other proof of the awards or ribbons you're eligible to have
| Veteran/military service awards (Choose 1) |
Ribbons, medals, and flags (Choose 2) |
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