Driver License Renewal/Replacement Request While Out-of-State

Use the Driver License Renewal/Replacement Request While Out-of-State (English, Español, Русский, and more) form to apply for a renewal or replacement of your standard Washington State driver license if you're outside of Washington State.

We'll send your license to the address you provide on your application. (We don't mail to Washington State addresses.)
Your license will not have a photo or signature.
We will marked your license as not valid for identification.
You may restore the photo and signature by visiting a driver licensing office.

Instructions

You must fill out the form completely and answer all questions. Print the form on white paper. You must include all the following with your completed application:

All necessary fees.
Any supporting documents required for license restrictions and endorsements as described below.

License restrictions and endorsements

Medical/vision certification: If you're required to periodically send us medical or vision certificates, you must include one of the following with your replacement/renewal request:
- A completed Visual Examination Report (English, Español, Русский, and more)
- or
- A Physical Examination Report (English, Español, Русский, and more), completed and signed by a competent medical authority or licensed eye care professional.
Motorcycle endorsement: You may renew a motorcycle endorsement along with your driver license for an additional $25 fee.
- If you wish to surrender your motorcycle endorsement, you must submit a Notice of Surrender (English, Español, Русский, and more) form with your application. Mail this form to:
  
  Department of Licensing
  646 Okoma Dr Ste E
  Omak WA 98841
  - Once you surrender your motorcycle endorsement, you must pass all applicable tests and pay the fees to get an endorsement again.
Commercial driver license: If your commercial driver license (CDL) is lost or stolen while you're out of state, you can't get a duplicate by mail. However, you can surrender your CDL and renew or replace your regular driver license.
- To renew or replace your driver license without a CDL, submit a Commercial Driver License Notice of Surrender (English, Español, Русский, and more) with your replacement/renewal request. You'll have up to 1 year to reinstate your CDL without providing proof of training or taking required tests. When you return to Washington, visit a driver licensing office to reinstate your CDL.
Enhanced driver license: If your enhanced driver license/ID card (EDL/EID) is lost or stolen while you're out of state, you can't get a duplicate by mail. You must visit a driver licensing office to renew or replace your license when you return to Washington.
- If you won't return to Washington within 30 days, you may surrender your EDL/EID and renew or replace your regular driver license by mail. For details, see Replace your enhanced driver license.

Note: Please remember to enclose all necessary documents and fees with your completed application. Your request will be denied if your application is incomplete.

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