Caps license plates have been established in Virginia and are now available for purchase at Department of Motor Vehicles locations statewide!

Prepaid license plate applications that were collected prior to June 1, 2010, were submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in July. Approval of the Caps license plate design was received in August. Prepaid license plate applications are currently being processed and mailed out by the DMV.

The Caps Virginia license plate is currently available for purchase at DMV customer service centers statewide or via the DMV’s website for fans who did not submit prepaid applications. The Capitals are no longer selling Virginia license plates directly.  

At the milestone of 1,000 Caps Virginia license plates purchased, a portion of the proceeds from the $25 annual fee (or $35 annual fee for personalized plates) will benefit Washington Capitals Charities. 

Created in 2000, Washington Capitals Charities offers unique resources and programs to other charities and organizations on behalf of the Washington Capitals. For more information on Washington Capitals Charities and to see the worthy nonprofit organizations that it has benefited, please click here.

When Your Plates Arrive

If you have any questions, please email CapsLicensePlates@washcaps.com or call 202-266-2200.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Caps license plate for my passenger car, multi-purpose vehicle, van or truck?
Yes, Caps license plates are available for passenger cars, multipurpose vehicles (i.e., Jeeps, Blazers, motor homes), vans and trucks weighing 7,500 lbs. or less.

Can I get a Caps license plate for my truck, weighing more than 7,500 lbs.?
No, Caps license plates are not available for trucks weighing more than 7,500 lbs.

I have a disabled plate. Can I get a Caps disabled license plate?
Yes, Caps disabled license plates are available.

If I already have a personalized plate and wish to put the same character combination on the new plate, can I do this?
Yes, you can transfer your current character combination to the new Caps license plate as long as it is six characters or less.

Does the $25 for a non-personalized plate and $35 for personalized plate cover vehicle registration fees?
No, your registration fees are in addition to these fees. After the DMV issues your new plate, the $25 or $35 plate fee will be included in your next vehicle registration renewal.

Is the $25 annual fee ($35 with personalization) tax deductible?
Only after 1,000 new Caps license plates are issued is a portion of the $25 fee ($35 fee with personalization) tax deductible. The Caps will post this information on the community page of WashingtonCaps.com once the benchmark is reached.

How long will it take to receive my Caps license plate if I have submitted my prepaid application?
Prepaid license plate applications are currently being and sent out by the DMV. This timing is subject to change as stipulated by the DMV. However, no delays are anticipated at this time. The Caps thank you in advance for your patience and will continue to provide updates on the community page of WashingtonCaps.com as information becomes available.

Please note that personalized license plates will require special handling and applicants should plan to allot additional time for delivery.

If I submitted a prepaid application, where will my Caps license plates be sent?
Your new plates will be mailed to the address on your Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles customer record. If you change your address prior to or during the processing of your application, please contact the DMV to update your customer record. Your order will include one set of license plates – one for the front and back of your car, year and month decals and a new vehicle registration card.

What do I do with the license plates originally issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)?
Upon receipt of your Caps license plates, please return the license plates you were originally issued to the DMV. You can return your original plates in person to any DMV location. Also, as a suggestion, please be sure to notify your insurance company of your new vehicle plate information.

I submitted my prepaid application, but I sold and/or retitled my vehicle. What should I do?
Please contact the Caps License Plates Program at CapsLicensePlates@washcaps.com or 202-266-2200 to discuss your situation and how to proceed.

I submitted my prepaid application, but my information (i.e., mailing address, vehicle information) has changed. What should I do?
Please contact the Caps License Plates Program at CapsLicensePlates@washcaps.com or 202-266-2200 to discuss your situation and how to proceed.

* The combination of characters used to personalize your license plate must not violate the DMV’s personalized plate policy. The DMV reserves the right to refuse issuance of any combination of objectionable characters if they, in any way, carry a connotation that may be reasonably seen by a person viewing a license plate as 1) profane, obscene or vulgar in nature, 2) sexually explicit or graphic, 3) excretory related, 4) describing intimate body parts or genitals, 5) describing drug culture or use, 6) condoning or encouraging violence, 7) describing illegal activities or substances, 8) socially, racially, ethnically offensive or disparaging.