Private/Passenger
(A) State name embossed
(B) State name screened
(C) 1987: Hyphen as separator introduced
(D) 1988 - 1991: "Centennial Celebration" slogan used
(B) State name screened
(C) 1987: Hyphen as separator introduced
(D) 1988 - 1991: "Centennial Celebration" slogan used
Plate History
1906 - 1939
(A) The revalidation tab originaly had the state's registration,
which was later omitted. The tab expired 2/29/20 and new registrations
received black on yellow and white 1920 plates.
(B) Expiration on February 28, 1921
(C) Valid between March 1, 2021 and December 31, 1921
(A) Revalidation of existing registrations by windshield sticker.
(B) New registrations were issued 1942 dated plates.
(C) New registrations were issued 1944 dated plates.
(D) New registrations were issued 1951 dated plates.
(E) Revalidation of existing registrations by metal 1951 tab.
(B) Expiration on February 28, 1921
(C) Valid between March 1, 2021 and December 31, 1921
(A) Revalidation of existing registrations by windshield sticker.
(B) New registrations were issued 1942 dated plates.
(C) New registrations were issued 1944 dated plates.
(D) New registrations were issued 1951 dated plates.
(E) Revalidation of existing registrations by metal 1951 tab.
Non-Passenger/Other
Native Americans
The state issues two exempt plates to tribal governments who do not issue their own plates.
Click here for the Native Americans in Washington page.
Military Related
Special Interest
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