Former prisoner of war plates

A qualified prisoner of war may receive an exemption from license fees on one vehicle each year. Special plates are available with a permanent registration to recipients who:

• Have received an honorable discharge or a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record.
• Have been captured or incarcerated for more than 29 days by an enemy of the United States during a period of war with the United States.
• Are the surviving spouse of a deceased former prisoner of war. A surviving spouse of a former prisoner of war may be issued a regular or special license plate even if the deceased had not been issued a plate.

How to apply

1. Get a letter of eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying your former prisoner of war status.
2. Complete a Military License Plate Application.
3. Mail the completed application with the letter of eligibility to:
   Vehicle Licensing
   Department of Licensing
   PO Box 9909
   Olympia, WA 98507-8500

How to renew

You are not required to renew your former prisoner of war license plates.