Issuance of new standard or specialty license plates for a vehicle. Specialty plates (military, charity, vanity) have additional fees.
Last updated · Source: Washington Department of Licensing · Methodology
New License Plate in Washington costs $26.00 according to the official Washington Department of Licensing fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — new license plate requires an in-person visit to a Washington DMV office. An appointment is required for this service.
Yes, Washington Department of Licensing requires an appointment for new license plate. You can book it on the official DMV website. Walk-ins are typically not processed for this service.
For new license plate in Washington you will typically need: Vehicle title, registration, proof of insurance. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Washington Department of Licensing.
New License Plate in Washington is typically processed the same day at the Washington Department of Licensing office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Washington Department of Licensing website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.