You'll be able to continue to use your standard driver license and ID card to board all domestic commercial flights until enforcement begins in October 2020. After that, it will become important for Washington travelers to ensure they have acceptable identification

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You must have a commercial driver license (CDL) to drive certain types of vehicles. Find out which: https://t.co/fxRQiA4mEb #CDL #DOL https://t.co/UUco9uksbR
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Enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins Oct. 1, 2020. As of that date, a standard (non-enhanced) driver license will no longer allow you to fly or access certain federal facilities. What is REAL ID? #REALID #ID2020 #DOL https://t.co/g5QuaSbeR6
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... The 14-year-old pact allows Germans living in the state to exchange their German license for a WA one without having to go back through the testing process. The same courtesy is extended to Washingtonians in Germany. More than 4,000 Germans have obtained WA DLs as a result.
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This week, DOL — represented by Beau Perschbacher, center, and Meg McCann — welcomed Uli Fischer, Boris Ruge, and Ulrich Suedbeck (left to right) of Germany. They were in Olympia for a ceremonial signing to commemorate the renewal of a driver license reciprocity agreement. ... https://t.co/6X6X1LMGFn
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A new video from the Department of Licensing provides helpful information for driver training schools, parents, and anyone else with an interest in Washington’s driver training required curriculum: https://t.co/es94uuqb5S #DriverTraining #DriversEd #RequiredCurriculum #DOL
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Can I use my #EnhancedDriverLicense (EDL) to enter Canada and return to the U.S.? Can I use my #EDL to board a plane? Do I need to pass the knowledge or driving tests to get an EDL? What documents do I need? Answers to these questions and more: https://t.co/bVlkwUyir1. #DOL https://t.co/ktU4QhfoaX
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Our Seattle West office is open after a delayed start due to a facilities issue. Thank you for your patience. #DOL

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