Beware of online look-alikes

A website claiming to be the ‘official provider of Washington driver license forms’ has gotten the attention of DOL after customers called in after running across the site. The website asks customers to pay .95. It’s not clear what that payment will get them, but it won’t renew a driver license. “The only ‘official provider’ … Read more

New online driver license reinstatement service responsible for 36% drop in calls to DOL by folks wanting to know how to get their license back

In August, we reported the launch of a new DOL online service offering customers an easy way to get personalized help to reinstate their driver license. The application gives suspended drivers around-the-clock access to the status of their license and the information needed to fulfill the requirements of a license suspension and reinstating their license … Read more

Converting off-road motorcycles for street use becomes legal in January

Off-road motorcycle Starting January 1, 2012, owners of off-road motorcycles that modify them to meet all applicable state motor vehicle safety standards can apply for license plates that will allow the modified motorcycle to be used on public streets and highways. This change is the result of Substitute Senate Bill 5800 passed by the Washington State Legislature in April 2011.   Off-road motorcycle … Read more

Recent KING 5 report about DOL facial recognition program contained a false statement

Individuals who fraudulently obtain Washington state driver licenses and ID cards present a serious risk to the safety and economic health of our residents and businesses. To fight this type of illegal activity, DOL has been working with the State Legislature for several years to obtain the authority to use a proven, non-invasive facial recognition … Read more

New special license plates now available

Volunteer Fire Fighter license plate The Department of Licensing is now offering two brand new special license plates and a redesigned version of our state’s most popular collegiate plate. A new Volunteer Fire Fighter license plate is only available to people with a record of volunteer service with a fire district or fire department. This … Read more

Department of Safety & Homeland Security Issues over 12,500 Photo IDs for Voting Purposes since July 1

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that 12,571 photo IDs had been issued for voting purposes from July 1 through January 30, 2011. The vast majority (11,896) of those issued were non-photo driver licenses converted into photo driver licenses, while 675 were original photo identification cards.   read more … Read more