{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","alternate_language":[{"language":"es","url":"https://migrantusa.com/es/dmv/id-estatal-por-estado/washington/"}],"as_of":"2026-06-28","attribution":"MigrantUSA Editorial. Washington driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants. https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/washington/","dateModified":"2026-06-28","description":"Washington driver license and state ID: the standard license or ID is open to undocumented residents, plus the SSN rule, accepted documents and REAL ID.","disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting.","faqs":[{"answer":"Yes. A standard Washington driver license and ID card do not indicate a person’s residency or legal status, so they do not require proof of legal presence. When you apply, you provide your Social Security number or sign a declaration that you don’t have one. The card is marked ‘Federal Limits Apply’.","question":"Can I get a Washington driver license without a Social Security number or legal status?"},{"answer":"A standard license/ID is marked ‘Federal Limits Apply’ and is available without proof of legal presence. An Enhanced Driver License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) proves U.S. citizenship and identity, requires a Social Security number and proof of citizenship, and is REAL ID compliant — only U.S. citizens can get one.","question":"What is the difference between a standard license and an Enhanced license (EDL) in Washington?"},{"answer":"A first driver license is $111 for six years ($50 application fee + $10 per year + $1 technology fee). A first standard ID card is $61 for six years. If you qualify for the reduced-fee program (for example, through DSHS or WIC benefits, or if you are under 25 without a permanent home address), a standard ID card is $5.","question":"How much does a Washington driver license or ID card cost?"},{"answer":"No. Since May 7, 2025 a standard license or ID card is not accepted for boarding domestic flights or entering federal facilities. It remains valid for driving and as identification within the state. For air travel you need an Enhanced license or another REAL ID-compliant document, such as a passport.","question":"Can I fly with a standard Washington license?"}],"generated":"2026-06-28","isBasedOn":"https://dol.wa.gov/id-cards/real-id","language":"en","license":"https://migrantusa.com/terms/","name":"Washington driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantUSA","url":"https://migrantusa.com/"},"source_urls":["https://dol.wa.gov/id-cards/real-id","https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/documents-proof-identity","https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-licensing-fees"],"state":"Washington","type":"dmv-state","url":"https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/washington/"}