Swapping plates: OR to WA

[LonesomeOnryMean]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to move to WA with my '89 FJ62. One thing I don't want to replace are my old-school Oregon plates (standard tree plates, but they've got a good patina on them).

It looks like WA has a collector vehicle program where I can get restored plates that are period correct for the vehicle: Restored | Washington State Department of Licensing - https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/license-plates/get-custom-plates/special-design-plates/restored

However, it's not clear to me how this works. Do I get it through the state, or do I hunt down someone's old (valid) plates and try to register the vheicle with those?

Anyone who has been through the process, let me know! I'd love some insight.

 

[bobbys]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to move to WA with my '89 FJ62. One thing I don't want to replace are my old-school Oregon plates (standard tree plates, but they've got a good patina on them).

It looks like WA has a collector vehicle program where I can get restored plates that are period correct for the vehicle: Restored | Washington State Department of Licensing - https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/license-plates/get-custom-plates/special-design-plates/restored

However, it's not clear to me how this works. Do I get it through the state, or do I hunt down someone's old (valid) plates and try to register the vheicle with those?

Anyone who has been through the process, let me know! I'd love some insight.

I haven’t done this, but the vehicle requirements seem overly onerous:

• Owned and operated as a collector vehicle.
• Maybe driven:
  • To and from auto shows, circuses, parades, displays, special excursions, and antique car club meetings.
  • For testing purposes.
  • For the pleasure of others without compensation.

 

[LonesomeOnryMean]

I saw those requirements...but they are pretty vague. So I guess they really aren't going to bust balls over someone enjoying their vehicle. From what I gathered, the cops don't harass you about it.

I think it would be a bigger problem if you were commuting or using it as a work vehicle.

 

[bobbys]

I saw those requirements...but they are pretty vague. So I guess they really aren't going to bust balls over someone enjoying their vehicle. From what I gathered, the cops don't harass you about it.

I think it would be a bigger problem if you were commuting or using it as a work vehicle.

I'd be interested to know how this process goes for you. What area of WA are you moving to?

 

[LonesomeOnryMean]

Looking at the Camas/Washougal area.

 

[bobbys]

Looking at the Camas/Washougal area.

Good choice. There are some maintained trails up on Larch Mountain (the Larch Mountain on the Washington side). Nothing too technical, but can be challenging at times if it's wet out.

 

[HelloKitty65]

You find your own vintage WA plates somewhere. I found some at the PDX swap meet. Lots of people have single plates, but I think you'll need two. Oregon plates aren't going to fly in WA.