By Tommy Carson
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Would you like to “Pay it Forward” and really make a difference in the veterans community?
Just go to your local Licensing office and get a Washington State Armed Forces License Plates for your vehicles.
As a veteran, that purchase demonstrates pride in service and patriotism.
If you’re a family member of someone who served in the military, you are also eligible to make the purchase and show your pride.
The plates cost $40 plus additional fees, and $30 plus your regular registration fees when you renew.
Each time you purchase or renew your plates, $28 goes to the Veterans Stewardship fund managed by WDVA and is tax deductible.
This fund keeps the Washington State Veterans Cemetery running and also helps support Homeless Veteran programs and services.
If specialty license plates are not your thing, you can make a tax deductible donation directly to the Veterans Stewardship fund.
Just send your check to:
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Stewardship Fund
P.O. Box 41150
Olympia, WA 98504-1150
For more information, visit www.dva.wa.gov