Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 66.20.190 (2026)

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In addition to the presentation by the holder and verification by the licensee of such card of identification, the licensee who is still in doubt about the true age of the holder must require the person whose age may be in question to sign a certification card and record an accurate description and serial number of his or her card of identification thereon. Such statement must be upon a five-inch by eight-inch file card, which card must be filed alphabetically by the licensee at or before the close of business on the day on which the statement is executed, in the file box containing a suitable alphabetical index and the card must be subject to examination by any peace officer or agent or employee of the board at all times. The certification card must also contain in boldface type a statement stating that the signer understands that conviction for unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages or misuse of the certification card may result in criminal penalties including imprisonment or fine or both.

[ 2016 c 235 s 9; 2012 c 117 s 280; 1981 1st ex.s. c 5 s 9; 1975 1st ex.s. c 173 s 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 209 s 7; 1971 ex.s. c 15 s 5; 1959 c 111 s 7; 1949 c 67 s 4; Rem. Supp. 1949 s 7306-19D.]

Notes:

Effective date—1981 1st ex.s. c 5: See RCW 66.98.100.

Severability—Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 173: See notes following RCW 66.08.050.

Severability—Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 209: See notes following RCW 66.20.160.

Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 15: See note following RCW 66.20.160.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases, 1998–1998 · leading case: Crowe v. Gaston, 951 P.2d 1118 (Wash. 1998).

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Crowe v. Gaston, 951 P.2d 1118 (Wash. 1998). · cites it 2× “Additionally, if, after the purchaser presents identification, the vendor still has doubts about the purchaser's age the vendor can fill out and have the purchaser sign a certification card complying with RCW 66.20.190. If the vendor completes this step the vendor is immune from…”

Schooley v. Pinch's Deli Mkt., Inc., 134 Wash. 2d 468 (Wash. 1998). “If, after a purchaser presents identification, the vendor still has doubts about the purchaser’s age the vendor can fill out and have the purchaser sign a certification card complying with RCW 66.20.190. If the vendor completes these simple steps, but, nevertheless, the minor…”

Schooley v. Pinch's Deli Mkt., Inc., 951 P.2d 749 (Wash. 1998). “If, after a purchaser presents identification, the vendor still has doubts about the purchaser's age the vendor can fill out and have the purchaser sign a certification card complying with RCW 66.”

Reynolds v. Hicks, 134 Wash. 2d 491 (Wash. 1998). “320 provides: “Every person who shall sell any intoxicating liquor to any minor shall be guilty of a violation of Title 66 RCW” If, after a purchaser presents identification, the vendor still has doubts about the purchaser’s age the vendor can fill out and have the purchaser…”

Reynolds v. Hicks, 951 P.2d 761 (Wash. 1998). “[6] Timothy Reynolds sought damages for physical and mental injuries he sustained as a result of the accident and other damages to be proven at trial.”

Crowe v. Gaston, 134 Wash. 2d 509 (Wash. 1998). “” If, after a purchaser presents identification, the vendor still has doubts about the purchaser’s age the vendor can fill out and have the purchaser sign a certification card complying with RCW 66.20.190. If the vendor completes this step the *522 vendor is immune from any…”

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