License plate shortage update
To address an ongoing shortage of standard vehicle Washington license plates, we are temporarily authorizing the printing and use of non-embossed plates.
The transition to non-embossed plates will begin the week of September 23.
Visit our Licensing Express page to learn more.
Medal of Honor
Special plates production delay warning
We're experiencing significant delays in our ability to issue personalized and specialty plates. Due to this delay, you may want to consider waiting to apply for a personalized or specialty plate. We don't have a timeline for when production delays will return to normal.
If you applied and your temporary license plate is expiring soon, visit a vehicle licensing office to get a new one.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
Overview
- Find out if you qualify.
- Plate options.
- Submit your proof and application.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
- Renew your plates.
1. Find out if you qualify
If you're a WA state vehicle owner and received the Medal of Honor:
- You'll need to submit proof from Department of Veterans Affairs that you received the Medal of Honor.
- You can get plates for up to 3 vehicles.
- These plates are exempt from licensing fees.
2. Plate options
These plates are flat. They don't have raised characters
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost to get these plates. If you want your Medal of Honor plates:
- To get the next available number, continue to step 3. Submit your proof and application.
- Medal of Honor plates can't be personalized.
- You may choose to have a standard mountain background, if you don't want the Medal of Honor background.
3. Submit your proof and application
Mail your proof along with the Military License Plate Application:
- A letter of eligibility from Department of Veterans Affairs verifying that you've received the Medal of Honor.
- Payment of any applicable fees.
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
You're not required to renew your Medal of Honor plates or tabs.