Submitted by nati_ t3_123jf03 in Washington
I am coming to WA soon and I want to apply for a WA DL.
Do I need to establish residency when applying for a regular driver license? Not an EDL. Is it enough to just give an address? I'm not planning on registering to vote.
I'm staying at my family's place so my address will be there. I don't have any utility or bank letters or anything like that that would prove that I'm a resident.
It seems that it's not needed but I just wanted to make sure. Couldn't find a direct answer on google.
[deleted] t1_jdv704l wrote
Not all EU licenses are treated the same. Every country needs to sign an agreement with each state. I know that Germany has an agreement with WA, otherwise you have to follow the directions for getting a brand new license.
Otherwise there is a list of “Proof of Washington State residence” (first result on Google). You could get a bank and phone bill in your name billed to your relatives’ address to satisfy these requirements.
But on another more practical note, if you aren’t planning on staying long your EU license should be fine. I don’t know the requirements for translation but it’s generally accepted in WA for visitors.