Rideshare
Overview
- Decide what you'd like to have on your plate.
- Find out the initial cost for plates.
- Submit your application and payment.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
- Renew your tabs and registration yearly.
1. Decide what you'd like to have on your plate
You must be a WA state vehicle owner, to get these plates.
If you own the rideshare van, you may be exempt from sales and use tax. To receive the tax exemption, vans must:
- Have a seating capacity of 15 or less.
- or
- Be used regularly as a ride-sharing vehicle to transport 3 or more people. This includes the driver.
- or
- Be used for ridesharing for persons with special transportation needs. A public social service agency or private non-profit provider must provide this transportation.
2. Find out the initial cost for plates
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger/truck | $62.25 |
Save money. If your tabs expire in 6 months or less, save money by getting your new plates and tabs at the same time.
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.
3. Submit your applications and payment
- Rideshare Plate Application:
Special Plate Unit
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9043
Olympia, WA 98507-8500 - Rider List.
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 tabs and registration yearly
You'll need to pay the renewal fees to renew your tabs and registration every year, even if you're not using the vehicle.