Driver license designs

The images on this page may be used as an aid for validating Washington State driver licenses. These images are the property of the Washington State Department of Licensing, and you may not alter or use these images for any other purposes.

Temporary ID cards are printed on paper and are not valid as identification unless used with another piece of identification, such as an expired driver license.

License design types by year issued

Type of license 2018 design
(Issued July 2018 - present)
2017 design
(Issued February 2017 - June 2018)
Driver license
(Younger than 21)

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Driver license
(21 years and older)

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Commercial driver license (CDL)
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Enhanced driver license (EDL)
(21 years and older)

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Enhanced driver license
(Younger than 21)

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Restriction driver license*
(21 years and older)
*Issued September 2018 - present

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Temporary driver license*
(Printed on paper)

*Not valid as ID unless used with another piece of ID

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