Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles

RCW Title 46 § 46.20.185: Photograph during renewal

What this law says, in plain English

The Department of Licensing must allow driver's license renewal applicants to keep photo identification during the renewal process that qualifies as proper identification for alcohol purchases.

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