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.
Chehalis Tribe plates
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
- Decide what you'd like to have on your plate.
- Find out the initial cost for plates.
- Submit your payment and application.
- Update your Good-to-Go! account, if needed.
- Renew your plates yearly.
1. Decide what you'd like to have on your plate
Chehalis tribal governments and enrolled tribal members are eligible to receive tribal license plates. Tribal members must provide proof of eligibility when applying for a tribal license plate.
Tribal ID for the Chehalis Tribe shall be sufficient evidence to prove eligibility.
2. Find out the initial cost for plates
If you want your special design plates:
- To get the next available number, continue to step 3.
- To have it personalized, see Get personalized plates.
Note: These plates are flat — they don't have raised characters.
Initial cost for plates with the next available number
(Yearly plate renewal fees will apply)
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $117.25 |
| Truck | $117.25 |
| Motorcycle | $35.25 |
| Trailer | $110.25 |
Initial cost for personalized plates
(Yearly plate renewal fees will apply)
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger | $169.25 |
| Truck | $169.25 |
| Motorcycle | $87.25 |
| Trailer | $117.25 |
Save money when renewing your tabs early and getting new personalized or specialty plates
If your tabs expire in 6 months or less, you can save money by getting your new plates and tabs at the same time. By renewing early, you won't have to pay the following plate renewal fees the first year:
- $42 for personalized plates
3. Submit your payment and application
Contact a vehicle licensing office to find out the total cost of your plates.
Mail a copy of your Tribal ID and payment with the Tribal License Plate Application.
Take or mail to any vehicle licensing office.
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 yearly
You must renew your plates every year, even if you're not using the vehicle. If you have personalized plates, see Renew your personalized plates every year.
callPhone: 360-902-3770 (TTY: Call 711)