Change your gender designation: EDL/EID

If you would like to change the gender designation on your enhanced driver license (EDL) or enhanced ID card (EID) to accurately reflect your identity:

  1. Complete a Change of Gender Designation Request:
    • You must fill out the “Applicant” section of the form.
    • Your licensed medical physician, osteopathic physician, or psychologist must fill out the “Physician” section of the form.
  2. Mail all of the following to the address on the form:
    • The completed form.
    • A photocopy of your valid Washington driver license or ID card.
  3. If we approve your request, we’ll send you a letter authorizing you to get a new license permit, or ID card:
    • Online, and pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit or debit card (gift cards not accepted).
    • or
    • At a driver licensing office. Bring along all of the following:
      • The authorization letter we sent you.
      • Your current Washington driver license or ID card.
      • The $10 fee. You may pay with:
        • Cash
        • Check
        • MasterCard and American Express credit or debit cards, and some Visa debit cards.
          • Credit and debit cards not accepted at Coulee Dam, Davenport, Friday Harbor, Forks, Goldendale, Newport, Republic, or South Bend.
          • A vendor-charged convenience fee is added to all transactions paid with a debit or credit card at driver licensing offices.
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