What is the cost of the new Washington pickleball license plate?

A set of pickleball plates costs $157.25, with options for personalization at an additional fee.

Where does the money from Washington's pickleball license plate go?

Proceeds from the plate will be used by the Seattle Metro Pickleball Association to build and maintain dedicated public pickleball courts.

When was pickleball named the official state sport of Washington?

Pickleball was named the official state sport of Washington in 2022, with a law signed by then-Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Washington's New Pickleball Plate Serves Up Fun!

20 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Washington state now offers a specialty license plate for pickleball.
Proceeds from the plate will fund public court construction and maintenance.
The plate was approved as part of a larger bill honoring Sen. Bill Ramos.

Washington's New Pickleball Plate Serves Up Fun!

Washington state has officially launched a new specialty license plate dedicated to pickleball, a sport invented in the state in the 1960s and officially designated its state sport in 2022. This plate is one of several new specialty designs being introduced, with a portion of its proceeds intended to fund the construction and maintenance of public pickleball courts. The Seattle Metro Pickleball Association spearheaded the effort to create the plate.

The legislative journey for the pickleball plate involved significant effort, including gathering thousands of signatures and overcoming challenges in previous legislative sessions. This year, it was successfully passed as part of a larger bill, "Bill's Bill," named in honor of the late Sen. Bill Ramos. The specialty plates cost $157.25, with personalization options available at an additional cost. Revenue generated beyond production expenses will benefit the sponsoring nonprofit.