An applicant for a driver's license renewal or identicard renewal may apply by electronic commerce if he or she has received an authorization notice from the department.
(1) The department may send an authorization notice to a person whose valid driver's license is about to expire if the person:
(a) Is eligible to renew his or her driver's license by electronic commerce under the provisions of RCW
46.20.120 (3)(b) or (4)(b);
(b) Has previously been issued a digital driver's license;
(c) Is at least twenty-four and not more than sixty-five years of age;
(d) Has a valid Social Security number on file with the department;
(e) Has a valid mailing address on his or her driving record as maintained by the department;
(f) Does not have a commercial driver's license, enhanced driver's license or identicard, instruction permit, or agricultural permit;
(g) Has not paid a fee owed to the department with a check that has been dishonored;
(h) Has not failed to appear, respond, or comply with the terms of or in response to a traffic citation or notice of traffic infraction; and
(i) Does not have any actions pending against his or her driver's license or driving privileges.
(2) A person applying for driver's license renewal by electronic commerce must:
(a) Certify that he or she has had no mental or physical condition or is not taking any medication which could impair his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely;
(b) Make the necessary certification under WAC
308-104-010(2); and
(c) Complete the required application and pay all applicable fees.
(3) The department may send an authorization notice to a person whose valid identicard is about to expire if the person:
(a) Is eligible to renew his or her identicard by electronic commerce under the provisions of RCW
46.20.117 (3)(b);
(b) Is at least twenty-four years of age; and
(c) Has previously been issued a digital identicard.
(4) A person applying for identicard renewal by electronic commerce must complete the required application and pay all applicable fees.
(5) The department may specify the means and establish procedures by which a person may make an application under this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.61.110, 46.20.041, 46.20.091, 46.20.120, and 46.20.130. 09-16-012, § 308-104-019, filed 7/23/09, effective 8/23/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.20.202. 07-22-031, § 308-104-019, filed 10/29/07, effective 11/29/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 04-20-012, § 308-104-019, filed 9/24/04, effective 10/25/04.]