Washington: transferring a plate to another person
Yes
How To Accomplish
Transfer to new owner
Transfer permission is not necessarily permission to accept payment.
Confirm current requirements for your plate type with the issuing agency before proceeding.
Process, conditions, and sources
- Rule: When you sell your vehicle, you can move the personalized plates to another vehicle within 30 days or transfer them to a new owner.
- Deadline: The buyer must complete the transfer within 25 days or lose the plate.
- Source: Available with Pro or Premium
Before arranging a transfer
- Confirm whether transfer to this recipient and payment are permitted.
- Ask which forms, fees, plate classes, and vehicle-transfer conditions apply.
- Confirm how the agency protects the requested configuration during the process.
- Get the agency’s instructions before releasing your rights or paying the other person.