Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.08.195: Name and address of record for license, permit, identicard, title, and registration applicants—Notice
What this law says, in plain English
Applicants must notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in writing to change their name or address on file. Official notices sent to the address of record are effective regardless of whether the person receives them.
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