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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.205 (2026)

Change of address or name

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Whenever any person, after applying for or receiving a driver's license or identicard, moves from the address named in the application or in the license or identicard issued to him or her, or changes his or her name of record, the person shall, within ten days thereafter, notify the department of the name or address change as provided in RCW 46.08.195. This notification information shall be transmitted to the secretary of state on a daily basis, including the person's name, former name, address, former address, date of birth, signature image, and date of the transaction.
[ 2023 c 466 s 23; 2017 c 147 s 8; 2015 c 53 s 72; 1999 c 6 s 24; 1998 c 41 s 13; 1996 c 30 s 4; 1994 c 57 s 52; 1989 c 337 s 6; 1969 ex.s. c 170 s 13; 1965 ex.s. c 121 s 18.]

Notes:

Effective date—2023 c 466 ss 3, 4, 6, 11, 13-16, and 20-23: See note following RCW 29A.08.030.
Intent—1999 c 6: See note following RCW 46.04.168.
Intent—Construction—Effective date—1998 c 41: See notes following RCW 46.20.265.
Effective date—1996 c 30: See note following RCW 46.25.010.
Severability—Effective date—1994 c 57: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 25 cases, 1987–2014 · leading case: City of Redmond v. Arroyo-Murillo, 70 P.3d 947 (Wash. 2003).
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City of Redmond v. Arroyo-Murillo, 70 P.3d 947 (Wash. 2003). · cites it 19× “RCW 46.20.205 requires the holder of a driver’s license to notify the DOL of an address change, but also allows the DOL to change a license holder’s address by “other means as designated by rule of the department.”
State v. Rogers, 898 P.2d 294 (Wash. 1995). · cites it 18× “Questions Presented The questions presented in this case are (1) whether RCW 46.20.205 satisfies the requirements of due process *273 in providing that a notice of suspension or revocation of a driver’s license mailed by the Department of Licensing to the address indicated on…”
State v. Whitney, 897 P.2d 374 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 10× “The mailing procedure complied with the requirements of RCW 46.20.205. The return receipt was signed by Mr.”
State v. Dolson, 982 P.2d 100 (Wash. 1999). · cites it 7× “At the time of Dolson's revocation, RCW 46.20.205 provided that a licensee's address of record maintained by DOL could be changed only through written notification to DOL by the licensee.”
State v. Dolson, 138 Wash. 2d 773 (Wash. 1999). · cites it 6× “At the time of Dolson’s revocation, RCW 46.20.205 provided that a licensee’s address of record maintained by DOL could be changed only through written notification to DOL by the licensee.”
State v. Ward, 870 P.2d 295 (Wash. 1994). · cites it 2× “, RCW 46.20.205 (individuals who move after applying for and receiving a driver's license must notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of their change of address within 10 days); State v.”
State v. Nelson, 147 P.3d 553 (Wash. 2006). · cites it 5× “¶12 The legislature has laid out the framework for address changes in RCW 46.20.205. While the Department has the authority to implement this statute by regulation, any regulations must be consistent with the statute.”
State v. Varga, 86 P.3d 139 (Wash. 2004). “2d 1335 (1987) by amending RCW 46.20.205). In both Cruz and Smith, we *146 reached our decisions by construing the statutory terms of the SRA in effect at that time.”
State v. Varga, 151 Wash. 2d 179 (Wash. 2004). “2d 1335 (1987) by amending RCW 46.20.205). In both Cruz and Smith, we reached our decisions by construing the statutory terms of the SRA in effect at that time.”
State v. Storhoff, 133 Wash. 2d 523 (Wash. 1997). · cites it 2× “We affirm the Court of Appeals and remand for further procedings. 8 Dolliver, Smith, Guy, and Talmadge, JJ.”
State v. Storhoff, 946 P.2d 783 (Wash. 1997). · cites it 2× “Defendant Tucker's case should be remanded to determine whether he was prejudiced by the incorrect notices. JOHNSON, ALEXANDER and SANDERS, JJ.”
Pascua v. Heil, 108 P.3d 1253 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “See RCW 46.20.205(1) (requiring an individual with a driver's license to notify the Department of Licensing within 10 days of any change of address).”
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— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.205(1) — 7 cases
City of Redmond v. Arroyo-Murillo, 70 P.3d 947 (Wash. 2003). “RCW 46.20.205 requires the holder of a driver’s license to notify the DOL of an address change, but also allows the DOL to change a license holder’s address by “other means as designated by rule of the department.”
Pascua v. Heil, 108 P.3d 1253 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “See RCW 46.20.205(1) (requiring an individual with a driver's license to notify the Department of Licensing within 10 days of any change of address).”
State v. Nelson, 147 P.3d 553 (Wash. 2006). “¶12 The legislature has laid out the framework for address changes in RCW 46.20.205. While the Department has the authority to implement this statute by regulation, any regulations must be consistent with the statute.”
State v. Hatchie, 133 Wash. App. 100 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
State v. Hatchie, 135 P.3d 519 (Wash. Ct. App. 2006).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.205(1)(a) — 2 cases
State v. Nelson, 147 P.3d 553 (Wash. 2006). “¶12 The legislature has laid out the framework for address changes in RCW 46.20.205. While the Department has the authority to implement this statute by regulation, any regulations must be consistent with the statute.”
State v. Nelson, 147 P.3d 553 (Wash. 2006).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.205(1)(b) — 1 case
City of Redmond v. Arroyo-Murillo, 70 P.3d 947 (Wash. 2003).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.205(l)(a) — 1 case
State v. Nelson, 147 P.3d 553 (Wash. 2006). “¶12 The legislature has laid out the framework for address changes in RCW 46.20.205. While the Department has the authority to implement this statute by regulation, any regulations must be consistent with the statute.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.205(l)(b) — 1 case
City of Redmond v. Arroyo-Murillo, 70 P.3d 947 (Wash. 2003). “RCW 46.20.205 requires the holder of a driver’s license to notify the DOL of an address change, but also allows the DOL to change a license holder’s address by “other means as designated by rule of the department.”
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