[Betis70]

Here in CT you can elect to have the license plate stay with you and even pass it on to your children.

In CA the plates stayed with the car.

[NavyCanDo]

Here in WA you have to get a new plate every 7 years - required by law. The law states you must replace your license plates every 7 years when you renew your vehicle tabs and it is due to the reflective coating on the plates have only has a 5-year guarantee. And of course you are charged for the plate replacement.