43103. Washington State Identicard, Instruction Permit, and Personal Driver's License for Foster Youth

Original Date: June 12, 2008

Revised Date: December 19, 2022

Sunset Review Date: December 19, 2026

Approved by: Frank Ordway, Chief of Staff

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to assist youth in obtaining a Washington State issued photo identification card prior to their 18th birthday. State issued photo identification helps youth with:

  • Participating in normal adolescent activities.
  • Preparing for adulthood.
  • Opening a bank account.
  • Applying for a job.
  • Obtaining housing.
  • Receiving a driving instruction permit or personal driver license.

Scope

This policy applies to caseworkers.

Laws

Chapter 13.34 RCW  Juvenile Court Act-Dependency and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship

RCW 46.20.117  Identicards

RCW 74.13.283  Washington state identicards-Foster youth

RCW 74.13.710  Out-of-home care-Childhood activities-Prudent parent standard

P.L. 113-183  Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act

Policy

Caseworkers must assist:

  1. Youth with:
    1. Receiving a Washington State issued photo identification card prior to their 18th birthday if the youth is:
      1. Non-tribal.
      2. Tribal, but does not have a tribal enrollment identification card issued by a federally recognized tribe.
    2. Obtaining their Washington State identification card, instruction permit, personal driver license, enhanced from Department of Licensing (DOL) upon their request.
    3. Submitting required forms and documentation to DOL for approval.
    4. Physically obtaining their identicard once it’s available.
  2. Youth, caregivers, or Independent Living (IL) case managers by providing and explaining the DOL instructions for obtaining an identicard, instruction permit, or personal driver license.

Procedures

  1. Washington State Identicards
    1. When requesting Washington State Identicards from DOL, caseworkers must:
      1. Complete the Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 form. This is a standardized form approved by DOL and cannot be altered.
      2. Obtain and attach a 2.5 in. by 3 in. color photograph of the youth, to the Request for Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 form, based on the following DOL photo standards:
        1. A full-face view of the youth directly facing the camera.
        2. The youth’s head from the top of the head to the tip of the chin and side. Ears are not required to show.
        3. No hair, including bangs, across the eyes.
        4. No hats, glasses, hoodies or other items that obscure the face.
      3. Submit the original completed Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 form, which must include the color photograph of the youth, to DOL:
        1. Scanning and emailing the form as an attached word document or Adobe PDF only, to: DCYFLETTER@DOL.WA.GOV.
        2. Including in the subject line of the email the youths’:
          1. Last name
          2. First name
          3. Middle initial
          4. Date of birth
        3. Not leaving any spaces between each section. For example, John L. Doe born 01/01/1988 would be DoeJohnL010188.
      4. Provide youth and caregivers with a copy of the completed Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 form and upload the completed form into FamLink.
    2. When assisting youth in obtaining their Washington State identicard from DOL, caseworkers must:
      1. Accompany them to their local office to obtain the identicard or coordinate with any of following individuals to go with the youth:
        1. Caregiver
        2. Contracted IL case manager
        3. Other adult designated by the caseworker, caregiver, or IL case manager
      2. Provide DCYF identification when accompanying the youth and inform the caregiver, contracted IL case manager, or other adult to bring valid identification.
      3. Explain to them and the person accompanying them, if applicable, the steps required for obtaining a Washington State identicard at the local DOL office. This includes the following:
        1. Informing them to review the information on the DOL website.
        2. Bringing a copy of the completed Request for Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 form.
      4. Inform them when they can obtain their Washington State Identicard from their local DOL office in the timeframes listed below:
        1. After three business days from the date the form was submitted.
        2. Up to 60 calendar days from the date the form was submitted.
      5. Submit a new request if they have not received their identicard after 60 calendar days.
    3. When a Washington State identicard is lost or stolen the caseworker must, in coordination with the youth, complete the following:
      1. The Request for Identicard DCYF 16-029 form.
      2. Submit the Request for Identicard DCYF 16-029 form to the local DOL office.
      3. Accompany them to their local DOL office to obtain the identicard or coordinate with any of following individuals:
        1. Caregiver
        2. Contracted IL case manager
        3. Other adults designated by the caseworker, caregiver, or IL case manager
  2. Instruction Permits and Personal Driver Licenses
    When youth request an instruction permit or personal driver license, caseworkers must:
    1. Verify they have a current and valid Washington State identicard or tribal enrollment identification card issued by a federally recognized tribe. If they do not have either card:
      1. Complete the following applicable forms. Forms must be fully completed and cannot be altered:
        1. Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077, as outlined in Procedure Section 1.
        2. Request for Washington State Instruction Permit or Personal Driver License DCYF 02-636.
      2. Send completed forms to DOL by:
        1. Scanning and emailing the forms as an attached word document or Adobe PDF only to DCYFLETTER@DOL.WA.GOV.
        2. Including in the subject line youths’:
          1. Last name
          2. First name
          3. Middle initial
          4. Date of birth
        3. Not leaving any spaces between each section. For example, John L. Doe born 01/01/1988 would be DoeJohnL010188.
        4. Combining the forms into one attachment if the identicard request is being submitted electronically at the same time as the instruction permit or personal driver license request.
    2. Inform them when they can obtain their instruction permit or personal driver license from their local DOL office in the timeframes listed below:
      1. After three business days from when the form was electronically submitted.
      2. Up to 60 calendar days from when the form was submitted.
    3. Submit a new request if they haven’t received their permit or personal driver license after 60 calendar days.
    4. Provide them and caregivers with a copy of the completed Request for Washington State Instruction Permit or Personal Driver License DCYF 02-636 form and upload the completed form into FamLink.
    5. Retain signed copies in the youth’s case file by uploading the form into FamLink.
  3. Enhanced ID Cards and Personal Driver Licenses
    When youth request an enhanced ID card (EID) or enhanced driver license (EDL), caseworkers must:
    1. Verify they have a current and valid Washington State identification or tribal enrollment identification issued by a federally recognized tribe. If not, complete the Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 form, as outlined in Procedure Section 1.
    2. Obtain a court order that includes the following:
      1. Authorizes the issuance of an EID or EDL.
      2. Identifies the name of the authorized caregiver.
    3. Assist them and caregivers in planning and preparing for the EID or EDL, this includes, but is not limited to:
      1. Reviewing and discussing the requirements outlined on the DOL website. Youth and caregivers must follow DOL instructions when obtaining an EID or EDL.
      2. Obtaining required documents for the youth, per DOL website.
      3. Locating enhanced DOL offices, as not all DOL offices process EID or EDL.
    4. Inform authorized caregivers that they must provide valid identification of themselves, if they choose to accompany youth to the local DOL office.

Forms

Request for Washington State Identicard DCYF 11-077 (located in the Forms repository on the DCYF Intranet)

Request for Identicard DCYF 16-029 (located in the Forms repository on the DCYF intranet)

Request for Washington State Instruction Permit or Personal Driver License DCYF 02-636 (located in the Forms repository on the DCYF intranet)

Resources

Prudent Parenting GuideCWP 0078

Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)