Collector Plate Rules

Washington State

http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/spcollector.html

"Collector vehicle plates
Collector vehicle requirements

Collector vehicles must be:

at least 30 years old.
owned and operated as collector vehicles.
capable of operating on the highway.

Collector vehicles may be 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.

Collector vehicles may not be used for:

commercial purposes or to carry a load.
regular transportation in the manner of a fully licensed vehicle.
License plate requirements

Collector license plates:

may be assigned to currently registered passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or trucks.
are good for the life of vehicle.
are not required to display month/year tab.
are not renewed annually.
must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. (You must provide your restored or current license plates. If you provide a set, the collector vehicle plates may be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle).

How to apply:

Provide your restored license plate or plates for the vehicle.
Complete a Special License Plate Application.
Contact your local licensing office to determine the exact cost of your license plates, including all licensing fees.
Take the completed application and plates plus all appropriate fees to a vehicle licensing office.
OR
Mail them to:
Vehicle Licensing
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9909
Olympia, WA 98507-8500
How to renew
You are not required to renew your collector vehicle license plates."


I see them on "daily drivers" all the time. They never check your mileage and there are insurance companies out there that have collector car coverage with no limits on miles.