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Do you need a front license plate in Washington?
I’m moving to Seattle soon and I’m a little nervous about registering my car in a new state. Will I have to get a front license plate for my car in Washington?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, you do need a front license plate in Washington, but try not to worry! You’ll have a grace period of 30 days after establishing residency when you’ve moved from out of state. Before these 30 days have passed, you must register your vehicle in Washington and get new license plates from your new home state, including a front license plate.
If you are caught driving without a front license plate after these 30 days have passed, though, you’ll face a $136 fine, so you’ll definitely want to remember to attach that new front plate! If necessary, you can also request an exemption by emailing
equipment@wsp.wa.gov
or sending an exemption request to:Washington State Patrol
Equipment and Standards Review Unit
P.O. Box 42600
Olympia, WA
Remember, you’ll also need to update your
car insurance
after the big move! Luckily, this part is pretty easy. Just use the Jerry
app, where you can compare policy quotes for cheap car insurance in Washington
in a matter of minutes. The average user saves over $800 per year!MORE: Top 5 moving companies in Seattle
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