Wash. Admin. Code § 308-96A-545 - Gold Star license plate
(1)
What is a Gold Star license plate? The Gold Star license plate
recognizes the eligible family members of United States armed forces members
who have died while in service to their country or as a result of such
service.
(2)
Who qualifies as
an eligible family member of a member of the United States armed forces?
Eligible family members are listed in
RCW
46.18.245. For purposes of this section, a
widow or widower includes the surviving member of a registered domestic
partnership.
(3)
Can a Gold
Star plate be transferred to a new owner? No. The plate may only be
transferred to a vehicle owned by the same registered owner. If the qualified
applicant transfers the plate to a new motor vehicle registered to them, they
are required to pay the plate transfer fee.
(4)
Can a Gold Star plate be
personalized? Yes. A Gold Star plate can be personalized. The customer
is required to pay all fees associated with a personalized plate original
purchase or renewal.
(5)
Can
I use a Gold Star plate on a commercial vehicle? Yes, provided the
commercial vehicle is owned by a qualified applicant.
(6)
Can a prorated vehicle display a
Gold Star plate if the vehicle is under the name of the qualified applicant
that is eligible for this plate? No per chapter 46.87 RCW.
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