Fill and Sign the New Resident Guide Washington Form

NEW RESIDENT GUIDE FOR STATE OF WASHINGTON U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Becoming a new resident of a new home state often involves the reorganization of your legal affairs. This form is a guide to help you in meeting various requirements, such as voting, identification card, driver’s license and vehicle registration requirements. VOTING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - In order to vote in the state of Washington, you must meet the following requirements:  You must be a U.S. citizen.  You must be a legal resident of Washington.  You must be at least 18 years old by Election Day.  You must not be presently denied your civil rights due to a felony conviction.  You must not be judicially declared mentally incompetent and ineligible to vote.  You must generally complete a voter registration form (and have it postmarked) at least 30 days prior to an election. If you miss this deadline, you may register in person at your county elections department until 15 days before the election.  If you register by mail and do not have a Washington State driver's license, Washington State ID card, or a Social Security number, you must provide one of the following items when you cast your ballot: o Valid photo ID o Valid tribal ID of a federally recognized Indian tribe in Washington o Copy of a current utility bill o Current bank statement o Copy of a current government check o Copy of a current paycheck o A government document that shows both your name and address. IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENTS - In order to obtain a Washington identification card, you must pay a fee of $20.00. Additionally, you must meet the identification requirements listed below for driver’s licenses. DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS - You must apply for a Washington driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a Washington resident. In order to obtain a driver’s license in Washington, you must meet the following requirements:  You must complete an application at a licensing services office that includes information regarding physical and mental qualifications, previous driver’s licenses, convictions of traffic offenses, along with suspensions, revocations or cancellations of prior driver’s licenses.  You must be a resident of Washington. You will be considered a resident if you: o Establish a permanent home in Washington. o Register to vote in Washington. o Receive state benefits. o Apply for any state license. o Seek in-state tuition fees.  You must be at least 16 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age, you must present your Certificate of Completion from an approved driver education course, and your parent or guardian must sign a parental authorization form that must be either notarized or signed in the presence of a licensing service representative. Your parents must provide proof of their identity and relationship to you. You must present the parental authorization form prior to both the written knowledge examination and the drive test.  You must provide positive proof of your identification and age. Documents that establish your identity must contain your name, date of birth, signature, photo, and current residence address, in whole or in combination. To establish your identity, you must provide at least: o One primary document as listed below; or o One supporting document and two alternate documents as listed below; or o A minimum of five alternate documents meeting the requirements listed below. Primary documents include: o A valid, or recently expired, within one year, Washington driver’s license, instruction permit, or identification card containing your signature, date of birth, and photograph. o A valid or recently expired (60 days) out-of-state driver’s license, identification card or photo instruction permit, or a driver’s license from Canada or another foreign country, accompanied with either one supporting and one alternate document, or a minimum of two alternate documents. o A valid identification card issued by the U.S., a state, or an agency of either the U.S. or a state, of a kind commonly used to identify the members or employees of the government agency that contains your signature and photograph, accompanied with either one supporting and one alternate document, or a minimum of two alternate documents. o A valid military identification card with photo and signature from a branch of the U.S. armed services. o A valid U.S. passport that contains your signature and photograph. o An original Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Service (BCIS), formerly Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS), form that contains your signature and photograph. (The I-551, Resident Alien Card, and I-186 are considered acceptable primary documents if they contain a readable signature and photo. Other INS documents have limited acceptability). o Parent or Guardian Identity Signature. If you are under 18 years of age, you may establish your identity by providing an affidavit from your parent or guardian. Your parent or guardian must accompany you, and you must provide at least one primary proof of identity and a separate document as evidence of the parent/guardian relationship. If the primary document is an out-of-state license, additional documentation will be required. Supporting and alternate documents include: o A foreign country's passport with a valid expiration date. o A federally recognized Indian tribe's enrollment card or a U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs identification card containing your signature and photograph. o A verification letter from the Washington State Department of Corrections, U.S. Federal correction authorities, or from certain DSHS programs Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, Children and Family Services, when you are on work release, under supervision by that agency, or are in one of its eligible programs. o A Washington city or county police employee ID card, containing your signature and photograph. To establish proof of identity using all alternate documents, you must meet the following requirements: o One document must contain your name and date of birth from the Name and Date of Birth List below; o The second document must have your name and signature. See examples below. o The additional three documents can be from any of the alternate document categories on the following list. Name and Date of Birth List (mandatory) includes: o Certified birth certificate o Concealed Weapons Permit o Court-issued adoption papers o Foreign passport (valid or expired) o Foreign driver’s license with photo o King County Club Entertainer Card o Military DD 214 o Parental affidavit (for child 18 or older) o Punched Washington license/ID card o Refugee Relief Placement Packet o Veteran Administration ID o Ward of the Court Name and Signature (examples) include: o Bank card/credit card o Bus pass o Cancelled checks/checkbook o Concealed weapons permit o Diver card o Divorce decree with name/signature o Flagger card o Food handler card o Foreign passport expired o Gun permit o Immunization record o King County Club Entertainer card (sheriff-issued) o Library card o Marriage license-filed/unfiled o Medical coupon o Mexican Matricula o Mexican Military card o Military document DD214 o Minor ID issued by law enforcement o Mortgage document o Notarized commercial contract o Non-photo instruction permit with signature o Rental or lease agreement o Selective Service stub o Social Security Card o Taxi ID with photo o Tax return or W-2 form o Ticket/infraction o Transfer of property (Quit Claim Deed) o Vehicle registration o Veteran's Administration ID o Voter registration card Name and photo/address/signature/additional date of birth examples include: o Adjudication form o Auto insurance policy/card o Bank account statement/cancelled check o Bus pass o Business license o Cancelled check/checkbook o Certified birth certificate of child o Clearance letter/ADR from other state's Department of Motor Vehicles o Employee ID o Foreign passport expired o Guatemala Cedula o High school transcript or yearbook with photo o Hospital birth certificate o I-766 or I-688 A or B o Medical record paid by insurance/insurance statement o Mexican school record with Seal and photo of child at age of issuance o Newspaper article with photo o Non-photo instruction permit with signature o Notarized contract o Parent with ID for child over age of 18 o Pay stub o Personal business mail, such as utility bill, insurance, retailer o Photo public assistance card o Restricted area security badge o Selective Service stub o Voter registration card o W-2 form  You must provide photo identification.  You must disclose your Social Security number.  You must pay $45.00 for your first five-year Washington driver’s license ($20.00 for your examination and $25.00 for your license).  You must take a knowledge (written) test about the rules of the road and road sign recognition.  You must take a vision test and demonstration of color recognition.  You must take a drive test, unless you have a valid driver’s license from another state and meet all other medical, vision and physical requirements. The drive test will be required if you have a license from another country.  You must provide proof of vehicle insurance.  You must present your valid license and instructions permit from other states and countries. VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS - You must register your vehicle in Washington within 30 days of becoming a Washington resident. You are considered a resident when you register to vote, receive state benefits, apply for any state license at residential rates, seek in- state tuition rates or manifest an intent to live or be located in Washington on more than a temporary or transient basis in any continuous six-month period. In order to register your vehicle in Washington, you must meet the following requirements:  You must have the Washington State Patrol inspect your vehicle to verify the identification number, if you bring your vehicle from another state or country and your vehicle is wrecked or has been issued a salvage certificate.  If you live in Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane areas, your vehicle will likely have to pass an emissions test every two years, even if your vehicle is certified in another state, unless you possess a hybrid vehicle that operates on a combination of gas and electric power and achieves a fuel efficiency rating of at least 50 mpg for city driving.  You must present the following: o The Manufacturer's Statement/Certificate of Origin. o For used vehicles, the current title and registration. If a lienholder holds the title, you will need to supply a fax or photocopy of the title being held by the lienholder. If your title has been lost, you must apply for a duplicate certificate from the state of issuance. o Certification that your vehicle has passed a Washington emissions test, if required. o All registered owners with personal identification. (If your vehicle title is from another state and there will be no change in registered owners, then only one registered owner signature is needed). o An odometer reading on your vehicle, if your vehicle is less then ten years old. You and the previous owner must sign an odometer disclosure statement, if you are titling and licensing a newly acquired vehicle. o An empty scale weight slip for trucks, propane powered vehicles and trailers (except travel trailers) if not shown on the previous title or registration. o Cash or a check for payment of licensing fees and taxes. Please see the Washington Department of Licensing website at http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/dl.htm and the Washington Secretary of State website at http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/register.aspx for further new resident and contact information. Website source: May 24, 2006.