Pearl Harbor survivor plates

Washington residents who are Pearl Harbor survivors are eligible to apply for Pearl Harbor survivor license plates. To qualify you must:

• Be a Washington resident.
• Have been a member of the U.S. Armed Forces on December 7, 1941.
• Have been on station on December 7, 1941 during the hours of 7:55 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. (Hawaii time) at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance of not more than 3 miles.
• Have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, or a discharge for physical or medical reasons with an honorable record.
• AND
• Be certified as meeting these qualifications by a Washington State charter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

How to apply

1. Complete a Military License Plate Application. This application must be signed by the chairman of the Washington Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
2. Mail the completed application with a copy of your military discharge papers to:
   Vehicle Licensing
   Department of Licensing
   PO Box 9909
   Olympia, WA 98507-8500

How to renew

There are no special requirements for renewing your Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates. To renew, pay all licensing fees and:

• Renew online.
• Renew in person at a vehicle licensing office.
• Renew through the mail by following the instructions on your vehicle renewal notice.