An icon on the front of the card to show it is an EDL.

The federal government designed the EDL with enhancements that are industry best practices.

Show us proof of residency and citizenship when you apply.

If you are living in Washington while on active military service and have a license from another state, you can get an EDL if you: You can't use a green card or work visa to get an EDL. Only United States citizens who can provide proof of citizenship are eligible for an EDL. You must be a resident of Washington State and show us proof of residency when you apply. You should get your EDL within 2-3 weeks after we approve your application.

Get a checklist in Español: Solicitando una licencia o identificación mejorada en Washington.

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When you apply for your EDL, you must establish (or re-establish) your identity, U.S. You'll need to provide documents to prove your citizenship, identity, and residence. You must make an appointment to apply in person at one of our driver licensing office locations. Getting your enhanced driver license (EDL) See RCW 46.20.156 for more information, or read about voter registration eligibility. If you don't want to register to vote when you get your EDL, we'll give you the opportunity to decline. We'll register you to vote, or we'll update your voter registration when you get an EDL. It isn't accepted for international flights. You can use your EDL to board domestic flights.

Canadian requirements: visit the Canada Border Services Agency website.

requirements: visit the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) website

You can use your EDL to return to the U.S.

You can use your Enhanced Driver License (EDL) as identification in the following ways: Using your EDL return to the U.S. Where you can use your Enhanced Driver License

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