- Proof of Washington Residence
- Proof of identity.
- Evidence of Social Security number. If you don't have one, youll need to show proof of Washington residence.
Proof of Washington Residence
For applicants who do not have a Social Security number, bring as many of the following documents as possible to be reviewed as proof of your Washington residence address:
- Home utility bill (gas, electric, water, garbage, land-line telephone, or ISTA. etc):
- Not acceptable: Cable, internet or satellite TV bills.
- A college or university document that has your current residential address on file.
- Off-campus students: Bring the printout from the SEVIS database which:
- States the address where you currently live.
- Proof it was printed by the Designated School Official or Responsible Officer.
- Selective Service card with your current residential address.
- Vehicle title (not a Quick Title with a tamper proof tape over the VIN and Title number).
- Bank-issued documents that include your name and current residential address (or your previous address if youve recently moved). Examples:
- Account statement
- Credit card statement
- Mortgage statement
Notes:
- Your documents must include your name and current Washington residential address.
- If you recently moved to a new address, bring both your current and previous documents to prove you were living in Washington.
- Documents other than the ones listed above may be taken into consideration if they show you reside in Washington.
- Its illegal to present fraudulent documents. If the Licensing Office find that your documents are fraudulent, you wont be able to reapply for 364 days.
Proof of identity:
Documents that will be accepted:
- Original or certified copies of the documents listed below.
- Multiple documents issued by a foreign government or organization, must be approved by the Licensing Office and will be accepted as separate documents. Currently accepted multiple documents are those issued by the:
- Mexican government
- Guatemalan government
Notes:
- The Licensing office may ask for more documents.
- The list may change without notice.
Stand-alone Documents:
- Washington State driver license, ID card, or instruction permit Valid or has expired within 1 year, has your signature, date of birth and photo.
- Out-of-state driver license, ID card, or instruction permit (if you have a Social Security number) Valid or expired within 60 days and has your photo. Give the Licensing Office your Social Security number so they can verify it.
- U.S. armed services ID card with photo Valid.
- U.S. passport Valid, has your signature and photo (an emergency passport isnt acceptable).
- Immigration ID with signature Valid, from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, with:
- Your signature and photo which are identifiable (I-327, I-551, I-571, I-766). or
- A Signature Waived notation or encrypted signature on the back of the card.
- U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization An original with your signature and photo.
- Department of Social and Health Services Childrens Administration (DSHS CA) ID letter If you're in:
- Court-ordered foster care with DSHS, or
- Another supervising Washington agency as your legal custodian, then
- You may prove your identity with an ID letter from DSHS CA.
A-List Documents:
- Out-of-state driver license, ID card or instruction permit (if you dont have a Social Security number) Valid or has expired within 60 days and has your photo.
- Driver license from a foreign country Valid or has expired within 60 days, has security features and is verifiable.
- Federal or state employee ID card Valid, shows your signature and photo.
- Foreign passport Valid and stamped U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) entry form I-94/I94W or Temporary I-551 ADIT stamp.
- Tribal enrollment ID card Must be federally-recognized Indian tribal enrollment card, or U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs ID card (Must have your signature and photo).
- Original U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization Where your signature and photo arent identifiable.
- Verification letter If youre on work release, or supervised by an agency that we have an agreement with, you may provide a verification letter from that agency. DOL currently have agreements with:
- Washington State Department of Corrections electronic version only.
- U.S. Federal correction authorities (FDOC).
- Department of Social and Health Services Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (DSHS JRA) electronic version only.
- DSHS Childrens Administration (CA) for foster youth only.
- Western State Hospital (WSH).
- Washington city or county police employee ID card Valid, has your signature and photo.
- U.S. Passport card has your name and photo.
B-List Documents:
Documents that establish your name and date of birth
- Certified birth certificate. (Puerto Rico birth certificates must have an issue date of July 1, 2010 or later to be accepted.)
- Certified Washington birth registration card.
- A valid concealed weapons permit issued by a Washington county.
- Consular report of birth abroad.
- Court-issued adoption papers.
- Military DD 214.
- U.S. driver license, photo instruction permit, or ID card (invalidated or expired within the past 5 years).
- U.S. passport (expired within the past 5 years).
- Valid U.S. visa.
- Veteran Administration ID with your name, photo, and date of birth.
- Ward of the Court decree/Order of Dependency.
- Washington State driver license, photo instruction permit, or ID card (invalidated or expired within the past 5 years).
Other acceptable B-List Documents with your name and date of birth, signature, photo, or current WA residence address:
- Divorce decree that has your name and signature (filed with the county).
- Driving record from another state issued within the past 30 days.
- Foreign passport that has expired within 5 years, or without an I-94/I-94W form or temporary I-551 ADIT stamp.
- Foreign driver license expired not more than 5 years. The license must have security features and be verifiable.
- Valid Guatemala Consulate ID card.
- Marriage license or certificate (filed with the county).
- Medicare card.
- Valid Mexican Matricula Consular ID card.
- Mexican Federal Electoral Card issued 1991 or later. (Your photo must be readily identifiable.)
- Mexican school record with a seal and your photo at the age when issued.
- Mortgage document or mortgage coupon payment book.
- Nexus, Sentri, or Fast Border Crossing card.
- Professional license (nurse, physician, engineer, etc.)
- Property deed or title (filed).
- Property tax bill or statement issued within the last 12 months.
- Selective Service card.
- School transcript includes your date of birth.
- Form I-20 or DS-2019 for foreign exchange students.
EligibilityEdit
You can apply for a CDIP if:
- You are over 18 years old
- You hold a valid WA driver license.
Note: To operate commercial vehicles from state to state (interstate) you must be at least 21 years old.
InstructionsEdit
Types of vehicles that require a CDL
You must have a commercial driver license (CDL) to drive any of these vehicles: