Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver’s license or identicard, moves from the address named in the application or in the license or identicard issued to him or her, or changes his or her name of record, the person shall, within ten days thereafter, notify the department of the name or address change as provided in RCW 46.08.195.

NOTES:

Intent1999 c 6: See note following RCW 46.04.168.
IntentConstructionEffective date1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.
Effective date1996 c 30: See note following RCW 46.25.010.
SeverabilityEffective date1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.

Change of address or name. (Effective July 15, 2024.)

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Terms Used In Washington Code 46.20.205

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver’s license or identicard, moves from the address named in the application or in the license or identicard issued to him or her, or changes his or her name of record, the person shall, within ten days thereafter, notify the department of the name or address change as provided in RCW 46.08.195. This notification information shall be transmitted to the secretary of state on a daily basis, including the person’s name, former name, address, former address, date of birth, signature image, and date of the transaction.

NOTES:

Effective date2023 c 466 §§ 3, 4, 6, 11, 13-16, and 20-23: See note following RCW 29A.08.030.
Intent1999 c 6: See note following RCW 46.04.168.
IntentConstructionEffective date1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.
Effective date1996 c 30: See note following RCW 46.25.010.
SeverabilityEffective date1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.