“TLPs (temporary license plates) are valid until the customer receives the permanent license plates or up to 90 days after the date of sale,” Chris Orrock, a DMV spokesman, told Honk in an email.

DOL hopes boosting production of permanent plates at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla will help. ‘Really frustrating.’ New requirement for temporary WA license plates causing headaches ...

Texas will no longer issue paper license plates for new vehicles, opting instead for metal plates distributed at dealerships ...

License-plate inserts that used to adorn new cars on Washington’s roads now stay with the dealer. After a law was passed in 2022, dealers have to issue durable temporary front and back plates.

Other states, like California and Texas, have also moved to Washington-style temporary license plates. Still holding out: Oregon.

License-plate inserts that used to adorn new cars on Washington’s roads now stay with the dealer. After a law was passed in 2022, dealers have to issue durable temporary front and back plates.

Other states, like California and Texas, have also moved to Washington-style temporary license plates. Still holding out: Oregon. As this Astoria, Oregon car dealership illustrates, ...

Front plate outlawsA missing front license plate, whether it’s temporary or permanent, is illegal. Some customers are adamant that front plates not be installed on their new cars, according to Hupp.