WSLEMF License Plate

Update! 6271 sets of law enforcement license plates were sold or renewed as of June 1, 2008. (This number represents currently registered plates – the LEM plate was introduced in January of 2005). All proceeds from license plate sales go to the WSLEMF. ($28 for each plate sold or renewed is donated to the WSLEMF.) Your continued donation through the purchase of special license plates will ensure maintenance of the Memorial and provide financial assistance to Washington state law enforcement families who suffered from a line of duty death. Thank you!

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It’s a reality! Law Enforcement Memorial (LEM) license plates are now on sale!

Supporters of the WSLEMF can now purchase Law Enforcement Memorial (LEM) license plates at any local vehicle licensing office. Plates are issued in numeric sequence. However, beginning October 1, 2007, you will be allowed to personalize the WSLEMF special license plate.

Any registered owner of a vehicle can purchase a Law Enforcement Memorial license plate to support the WSLEMF. Funds collected by the Department of Licensing will be directed to the WSLEMF. Proceeds from plate sales will ensure maintenance for the Memorial and assist Washington State surviving family members of line of duty death.

People who qualify for special parking privileges are able to receive a disabled parking year tab to display on the Law Enforcement Memorial license plate. Please refer to the Department of Licensing website for the disabled parking privilege requirements.

To purchase your Law Enforcement Memorial license plate, you must pay the original fee of $40 plus any license fees or taxes due and $30 yearly in conjunction with your annual vehicle registration renewal. Each year you renew your tabs, $28 will be given to the WSLEMF. The $28 is an annual, tax-deductible donation to the WSLEMF.

Law Enforcement Memorial license plates are available for two plated vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers. The plate may be transferred from vehicle to vehicle as long as the registered owner remains the same. Applications for the Law Enforcement Memorial license plate can be found at any vehicle licensing office or located on DOL’s website beginning January 4, 2005.

To download your application for a Law Enforcement Memorial license plate online, go to special license plate forms on the DOL website.