Transfer plates to another vehicle

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.

Address verification

When you transfer your license plates to another vehicle, you must verify your residence street address or business address with the Department of Licensing by:

• visiting your local vehicle licensing office.
  OR
• entering your address (even if it has not changed) in the Vehicle Change of Address system.

How to transfer license plates to another vehicle

You may transfer your license plate to another vehicle:

• in person at your local vehicle licensing office. (Additional service fees may apply.)
  OR
• by mailing all of the following to the address below:
  • 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.
    • your current residence and mailing address.
  • A check or money order for the fee. Please contact your local vehicle licensing office to determine the exact cost to transfer your plates, including all licensing fees.

Mailing address

Vehicle Licensing
Department of Licensing
Box 9909
Olympia, WA 98507-9909