Washington Aviation Specialty License Plate Now Available

The new Washington Aviation Specialty License Plate is available for purchase beginning July 23, 2017.

Purchases may be made online by visiting http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/specialdesign.html or by visiting your local vehicle licensing office.

FAQ’s

How much will it cost to purchase a plate?

• Initial cost: $40 for the actual plate + annual tab fees and other specialty license plate production fees -Renewals: $30 for the renewal of the plate + annual tab fees and other specialty license plate production fees You can find out the total cost by visiting: http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/specialdesign.html or by contacting your local vehicle licensing office.

What does the money from this plate purchase support?

$28 from each plate purchase will support aviation-specific initiatives such as:

• Airport infrastructure improvements to support statewide disaster response and recovery operations (examples: wildland fires, earthquake, landslide response).
• Economic development opportunities to enhance public access to airports, such as informational kiosks.
• Statewide aviation infrastructure-related awareness programs that promote public participation at airports.

I just renewed my tabs; can I still purchase the Washington Aviation Specialty License Plate?

Yes, typically, you should be able to transfer your registration to the new plate and be charged only for the special plate and processing costs. It is always a good idea to check with your local vehicle licensing office to make sure there aren’t any individual/local circumstances that would change this process.

Can I buy an aviation plate as a gift for someone else?

No, not unless you and the recipient are both registered owners of the vehicle. When the plate is available, WSDOT Aviation will offer a Gift Envelope on the WSDOT Aviation website that can be downloaded, printed and folded to hold enough money for your loved one to be able to purchase a specialty license plate. For more information regarding the cost of a Washington Aviation License Plate please visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/specialdesign.html or contact your local vehicle licensing office.

Can I personalize my plate?

Yes, for an additional fee, you can use up to seven characters for a personalized plate. Visit http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/sppersonalized.html to learn more about personalized plates and to see which character combinations are available.

Does any money from the personalization fee support aviation?

No, the personalization fee goes toward Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife conservation programs.

If you have any questions regarding the Washington Aviation License Plate, please contact Nisha Marvel, WSDOT Aviation Communications Consultant at MarvelN@wsdot.wa.gov.