License plates

Get new license plates

Learn how to get new plates or transfer a car or motorcycle into your name.

Find out how to replace your plates, and what to do with the old ones.

Bought a new car or motorcycle and want to keep your current license plates? Find out how.

Personalize your license plate or get a plate with a special background design.

Find out about license plates, temporary permits, and tax exemptions available to military personnel and their families.

Learn how to license your intermittent-use trailer.

Learn how to license your off-road vehicle or motorcycle, wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV), or snowmobile.

Find out how to get a temporary permit to drive your unlicensed vehicle on public highways.

New to Washington? Find out what you need to do to get Washington license plates.