Washington - Transfer your Commercial Driving license (CDL) from Another state

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Procedure

1. Applicants will need to complete any required testing.
2. Applicants will also need to sign a CDL surrender form before issuance of the Washington license with CDL.
3. Complete the Self-Certification. If required, bring the documents youll need depending on the type of certification.
4. If you surrender your out-of-state CDL and dont get a Washington CDL at that time, youll be required to:
   1. Requalify for the CDL Certificate of Training, and
   2. Take the knowledge and drive tests.
5. Pay the fees.

Note: You will need to verify that your temporary document has been transferred correctly.

Testing

Applicants dont need to test or show their training certificate when they transfer a valid CDL except when they want to:

• Maintain the hazardous materials endorsement (HME): Pay fees and pass the HME knowledge test.
• Upgrade, add endorsements, or remove restrictions: Pay fees and pass a knowledge and drive test.

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Required Documents

• Proof of Washington Residence
• Proof of identity.
• Evidence of Social Security number. If you don't have one, youll need to show proof of Washington residence.

Proof of Washington Residence

For applicants who do not have a Social Security number, bring as many of the following documents as possible to be reviewed as proof of your Washington residence address:

• Home utility bill (gas, electric, water, garbage, land-line telephone, or ISTA. etc):
  • Not acceptable: Cable, internet or satellite TV bills.
• A college or university document that has your current residential address on file.
  • Off-campus students: Bring the printout from the SEVIS database which:
    • States the address where you currently live.
    • Proof it was printed by the Designated School Official or Responsible Officer.
• Selective Service card with your current residential address.
• Vehicle title (not a Quick Title with a tamper proof tape over the VIN and Title number).
• Bank-issued documents that include your name and current residential address (or your previous address if youve recently moved). Examples:
  • Account statement
  • Credit card statement
  • Mortgage statement

Notes:

• Your documents must include your name and current Washington residential address.
• If you recently moved to a new address, bring both your current and previous documents to prove you were living in Washington.
• Documents other than the ones listed above may be taken into consideration if they show you reside in Washington.
• Its illegal to present fraudulent documents. If the Licensing Office find that your documents are fraudulent, you wont be able to reapply for 364 days.

Proof of identity:

• For those under 18 years old: Documents you may present
• For those 1825 years old:Documents you may present
• For those over 25 years old:Documents you may present
• For those aged 18 or older and have been assigned court guardians:Documents you may present
• For those enrolled in Job Corps:Documents you may present

Documents that will be accepted:

• Original or certified copies of the documents listed below.
• Multiple documents issued by a foreign government or organization, must be approved by the Licensing Office and will be accepted as separate documents. Currently accepted multiple documents are those issued by the:
  • Mexican government
  • Guatemalan government

Notes:

• The Licensing office may ask for more documents.
• The list may change without notice.

Stand-alone Documents:

• Washington State driver license, ID card, or instruction permit Valid or has expired within 1 year, has your signature, date of birth and photo.
• Out-of-state driver license, ID card, or instruction permit (if you have a Social Security number) Valid or expired within 60 days and has your photo. Give the Licensing Office your Social Security number so they can verify it.
• U.S. armed services ID card with photo Valid.
• U.S. passport Valid, has your signature and photo (an emergency passport isnt acceptable).
• Immigration ID with signature Valid, from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, with:
  • Your signature and photo which are identifiable (I-327, I-551, I-571, I-766). or
  • A Signature Waived notation or encrypted signature on the back of the card.
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization An original with your signature and photo.
• Department of Social and Health Services Childrens Administration (DSHS CA) ID letter If you're in:
  • Court-ordered foster care with DSHS, or
  • Another supervising Washington agency as your legal custodian, then
  • You may prove your identity with an ID letter from DSHS CA.

A-List Documents:

• Out-of-state driver license, ID card or instruction permit (if you dont have a Social Security number) Valid or has expired within 60 days and has your photo.
• Driver license from a foreign country Valid or has expired within 60 days, has security features and is verifiable.
• Federal or state employee ID card Valid, shows your signature and photo.
• Foreign passport Valid and stamped U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) entry form I-94/I94W or Temporary I-551 ADIT stamp.
• Tribal enrollment ID card Must be federally-recognized Indian tribal enrollment card, or U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs ID card (Must have your signature and photo).
• Original U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization Where your signature and photo arent identifiable.
• Verification letter If youre on work release, or supervised by an agency that we have an agreement with, you may provide a verification letter from that agency. DOL currently have agreements with:
  • Washington State Department of Corrections electronic version only.
  • U.S. Federal correction authorities (FDOC).
  • Department of Social and Health Services Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (DSHS JRA) electronic version only.
  • DSHS Childrens Administration (CA) for foster youth only.
  • Western State Hospital (WSH).
• Washington city or county police employee ID card Valid, has your signature and photo.
• U.S. Passport card has your name and photo.

B-List Documents:

Documents that establish your name and date of birth

• Certified birth certificate. (Puerto Rico birth certificates must have an issue date of July 1, 2010 or later to be accepted.)
• Certified Washington birth registration card.
• A valid concealed weapons permit issued by a Washington county.
• Consular report of birth abroad.
• Court-issued adoption papers.
• Military DD 214.
• U.S. driver license, photo instruction permit, or ID card (invalidated or expired within the past 5 years).
• U.S. passport (expired within the past 5 years).
• Valid U.S. visa.
• Veteran Administration ID with your name, photo, and date of birth.
• Ward of the Court decree/Order of Dependency.
• Washington State driver license, photo instruction permit, or ID card (invalidated or expired within the past 5 years).

Other acceptable B-List Documents with your name and date of birth, signature, photo, or current WA residence address:

• Divorce decree that has your name and signature (filed with the county).
• Driving record from another state issued within the past 30 days.
• Foreign passport that has expired within 5 years, or without an I-94/I-94W form or temporary I-551 ADIT stamp.
• Foreign driver license expired not more than 5 years. The license must have security features and be verifiable.
• Valid Guatemala Consulate ID card.
• Marriage license or certificate (filed with the county).
• Medicare card.
• Valid Mexican Matricula Consular ID card.
• Mexican Federal Electoral Card issued 1991 or later. (Your photo must be readily identifiable.)
• Mexican school record with a seal and your photo at the age when issued.
• Mortgage document or mortgage coupon payment book.
• Nexus, Sentri, or Fast Border Crossing card.
• Professional license (nurse, physician, engineer, etc.)
• Property deed or title (filed).
• Property tax bill or statement issued within the last 12 months.
• Selective Service card.
• School transcript includes your date of birth.
• Form I-20 or DS-2019 for foreign exchange students.
• School yearbook with your recognizable photo (or copy certified by the school).
• Social Security card with your signature. Well verify it.
• Transportation Worker Credential (TWIC).
• U.S. Merchant Mariners card (valid or expired within the past 5 years).
• WA vehicle title with your current residence address (not a Quick Title with a tamper-proof tape over the VIN and title number).

Foreign documents

If you present authentic foreign documents, the Department of Licensing will make every effort to read and interpret them.

• They may need to fax your document to another location.
• If no bilingual staff members are available, the office may ask you to provide a certified English translation by an approved contracting agency, along with the original document. List of approved contracting agencies:
  • Interpreters (spoken word only)
  • Translators (written word only)

If DOL cant accept your identification documents, you may request an addit

Eligibility

Provide eligibility criteria's for going through this procedure.

Instructions

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Permanent Residential Address
• Date of Birth
• Age
• Social Security Number

Need for the Document

Following are procedures on how you can transfer your CDL from another state in Washington.