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Yep- That's a plate tab. Not sure exactly which state, but good used tabs are worth a few bucks to guys needin 'em. There would be a slot that the narrow part would go into on the plate and then one of the plate's mounting holes line up with the hole in the tab. Depending on what year and condition Washington tabs go for anywhere between $5-$30.