Can I get REAL ID during a replacement in Washington?

Washington does not issue a standard “star REAL ID” driver license. Its REAL ID-compliant state credential is the Enhanced Driver License (EDL), currently $103 for six years or $137 for eight years at renewal. Upgrading a current standard license costs $7 per remaining year.

DMV Guide · Washington · Verified August 2026

How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Washington Driver's License in 2026

Q: How much is a replacement Washington driver's license?

Verified August 30, 2026: $20 revised/replacement license. Washington lists a revised/replacement driver license at $20.

Q: What is the Washington renewal fee?

$61 for 6 years or $81 for 8 years.

Verified August 30, 2026: the current Washington replacement/duplicate driver-license fee is $20 revised/replacement license. Eligible customers can replace online; changes or EDL transactions can require an office. This guide links directly to Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and avoids generic delivery or document claims that vary by state.

Replacement fee: $20 revised/replacement licenseRenewal fee: $61 for 6 years or $81 for 8 yearsLast verified: August 30, 2026

Renewal REAL ID Replacement

Official source · verified August 30, 2026

Use the official replacement source: Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.

A Washington driver-license replacement (duplicate license) is used when a credential is lost, stolen or damaged. The current verified replacement fee/rule is $20 revised/replacement license. Washington lists a revised/replacement driver license at $20. If your license is near expiration or you need a credential-type/name change, confirm whether renewal, correction or REAL ID is the correct transaction before paying.

How to Replace Your Washington Driver's License: Step-by-Step

Eligible customers can replace online; changes or EDL transactions can require an office.

1. Confirm you need a replacement

Use the duplicate/replacement process for a lost, stolen, damaged or otherwise unusable credential. A legal-name, address, class or REAL ID change can require a different transaction.

2. Use the official eligibility check

Go to Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). Online replacement is not universal; the state system determines whether your record qualifies.

3. Provide the state-required identity/account information

Follow the official prompts or office instructions. Do not assume the same identity documents are required for every replacement.

4. Pay the current replacement fee

The verified replacement/duplicate fee is $20 revised/replacement license. Washington lists a revised/replacement driver license at $20.

5. Keep the receipt/temporary credential

Washington DOL mailing time varies; use the official transaction confirmation.

Washington Driver's License Replacement Fee 2026

Current verified replacement/duplicate fee: $20 revised/replacement license. Washington lists a revised/replacement driver license at $20.

Transaction	Current fee / rule
Replacement / duplicate	$20 revised/replacement license
Regular renewal	$61 for 6 years or $81 for 8 years
REAL ID / compliant credential	$103 for 6-year or $137 for 8-year Enhanced Driver License (EDL)

Verified August 30, 2026 against Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). Convenience, local, late or special-service fees can be additional where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions: Washington License Replacement

How much is a replacement Washington driver's license?: $20 revised/replacement license. Washington lists a revised/replacement driver license at $20.
Can I replace my license online?: Eligible customers can replace online; changes or EDL transactions can require an office.
What documents do I need?: The answer depends on your record and whether you are also changing name, address, lawful status or credential type. Follow Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)'s current replacement instructions.
How long will the new license take?: Washington DOL mailing time varies; use the official transaction confirmation.
Can I get or upgrade to REAL ID during replacement?: Washington does not issue a standard “star REAL ID” driver license. Its REAL ID-compliant state credential is the Enhanced Driver License (EDL), currently $103 for six years or $137 for eight years at renewal. Upgrading a current standard license costs $7 per remaining year. If you are changing credential type, follow the official REAL ID page because the fee and document requirements can differ from a simple duplicate.