Filipino Drivers License ok for Washington State ???

[Tahoma 2,292]

Not at the moment. They will starting December 2014.

http://www.leg.wa.gov/JTC/Meetings/Documents/Agendas/2012%20Agendas/JTC_072512/DOL_RealID.pdf

No they won't. That law pertains to driver licenses that will be "accepted by the federal government for official purposes." All she wants to do is to legally drive.

As a side note, Washington State residents already have the option of getting an "enhanced" driver license, which complies with the REAL ID law.

[cjmc 10]

"Check with"? You mean add her as a driver on the policy, right?

Yes, I called my insurance company and they can add her to my policy as long as she can legally drive in the State of Washington....it is up to me to make sure she is legal to drive :-) and that is why I am trying to figure this out......

cjmc

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

"Check with"? You mean add her as a driver on the policy, right?

As in, if they will insure her, period. I know some insurance companies simply won't insure you unless you are licensed to drive in the state the policy is issued for.

[Hank_ 9,174]

She doesn't have to have filed for AOS in order to establish residency in Washington State or to get a driver license. And it's not as simple as getting married either. All of the requirements are clearly spelled out on the Washington State DOL website.

Good to know... I will post a note at the border for all the illegals so they can head to Washington, here in AZ its like cockroaches... they are everywhere!

[Tahoma 2,292]

Wow !!! If this is all true.......that is a pretty tight window of time to deal with to be able to legally drive after 30 days of setting foot on WA State soil...

Land at SeaTac....establish residency, get a SS number, get ready for the drivers test and then take the test, all in 30 days....again, WoW !!!

cjmc

She doesn't have to have a social security card if she can prove residency: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.20.021

Also, having her name added to your bills provides evidence of comingling your lives, which will help her adjust her status.

[cjmc 10]

Thanks all for your input....time for bed, it is almost midnight here in the paradise of the Philippines :-)

Cheers,

cjmc

[Caryh 5,206]

My wife had her Philippine drivers license, but she didn't drive here until she got her permit. I know she could have drove for awhile on her Philippines license, but the rules are so vague, I didn't want us running into problems. They also now require at least the EAD to get your license in Minnesota. For CR-1's they'll accept the stamp in passport, but have no decent options for K-1s to drive quickly even if they were licensed drivers in their home country.

I recently heard some politicians in the state saying they wanted to let illegals get drivers licenses, but I'm not sure where that's going to go. I guess their point is if illegals could get licenses, they wouldn't be driving with no license and no insurance, which apparently has become a problem ever since they made proving Federal legal residency a requirement.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

As in, if they will insure her, period. I know some insurance companies simply won't insure you unless you are licensed to drive in the state the policy is issued for.

Not sure what insurance agency you refer to. I've been all over the US, as well as several foreign countries, and never had an issue.

Now, you might edit that to say, "the driver must be a licensed US driver to be covered on a policy". Cuz if I move to WA from AK, and bring my AK drivers license, I am still a legal, licensed driver, and I can still be covered on the policy, even though my license is not from WA. I can add ANY US-licensed driver to my policy, regardless of what state they are licensed in. Technically, I don't even have to add them; as long as they have my permission to drive, and I esnure they are legal, they are covered while driving my car. (Having said that, my insurance company IS one of the best out there, so this may not apply to some of the smaller companies, which may be more restrictive).

Need to veer more back towards the OP topic, me thinks. There have been several correct answers that should guide him in obtaining a DL for his fiance, and the "whens" he can do so. But good reminder on adding her to his policy. Sound like he was on top of that one already, good job cjmc.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Good to know... I will post a note at the border for all the illegals so they can head to Washington, here in AZ its like cockroaches... they are everywhere!

If they all came to Washington, then who would take care of your yard, and paint your house, and pick the fruit and vegetables you eat, and process the meat you eat, and prepare the restaurant food you eat, and clean the hotel rooms you stay in? LOL

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

cjmc, you may have already seen this, I think it is a bit easier to read than the legislature site (durn lawyers!):

http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/idproof.html

I was surprised that no SSN is required. Many states require it (ours did).

Proof of Washington residence

If you don’t have a Social Security number:

1. Bring as many of the following documents as possible to be reviewed as proof of your Washington residence address:
   • Home utility bill (gas, electric, water, garbage, land-line telephone, or ISTA. etc).
     • Not acceptable: Cable, internet or satellite TV bills.
   • A college or university document that has your current residential address on file.
     • Off-campus students may bring the printout from the SEVIS database which has:
       • The address where you currently live.
       • Proof it was printed by the “Designated School Official” or “Responsible Officer.”
   • Selective Service card with your current residential address.
   • Vehicle title (not a Quick Title with a tamper proof tape over the VIN and Title number).
   • Bank-issued documents that include your name and current residential address (or your previous address if you’ve recently moved). Examples:
     • Account statement
     • Credit card statement
     • Mortgage statement
   • Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) letter from the Internal Revenue Service that includes your Washington residence address.
   • Washington school transcript records, report cards, or other Washington school documentation.
   • DSHS benefits eligibility documents.
   • Recent Washington marriage certificate or child’s Washington birth certificate.
2. Important notes about documents:
   • Your documents must include your name and current Washington residential address.
   • If you recently moved to a new address, bring both your current and previous documents to prove you were living in Washington.
   • Documents other than the ones listed above may be taken into consideration if they show you reside in Washington.
   • It’s illegal to present fraudulent documents. If we find that your documents are fraudulent, you won’t be able to reapply for 364 days.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Not sure what insurance agency you refer to. I've been all over the US, as well as several foreign countries, and never had an issue.

Now, you might edit that to say, "the driver must be a licensed US driver to be covered on a policy". Cuz if I move to WA from AK, and bring my AK drivers license, I am still a legal, licensed driver, and I can still be covered on the policy, even though my license is not from WA. I can add ANY US-licensed driver to my policy, regardless of what state they are licensed in. Technically, I don't even have to add them; as long as they have my permission to drive, and I esnure they are legal, they are covered while driving my car. (Having said that, my insurance company IS one of the best out there, so this may not apply to some of the smaller companies, which may be more restrictive).

^^^. Agreed.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Not sure what insurance agency you refer to. I've been all over the US, as well as several foreign countries, and never had an issue.

What I am saying, is for instance, if you are licensed to drive in the state of Alaska, you may have to buy a policy in the state of Alaska, although that policy would cover you anywhere in the US. For instance, in my state of California, not all insurance companies will issue policies to folks who only have a Mexican driver license. Some will, many won't.

[Hank_ 9,174]

If they all came to Washington, then who would take care of your yard, and paint your house, and pick the fruit and vegetables you eat, and process the meat you eat, and prepare the restaurant food you eat, and clean the hotel rooms you stay in? LOL

The people with work permits and green cards....

Thousands legally cross daily for work.

[Tahoma 2,292]

The people with work permits and green cards....

Thousands legally cross daily for work.

Those "thousands" who "legally cross daily for work" already have jobs. LOL

Where are all the additional work permits going to come from...thin air?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Those "thousands" who "legally cross daily for work" already have jobs. LOL

Where are all the additional work permits going to come from...thin air?

Yup those thousands already have jobs; working in hotels, doing lawn care, picking the vegetables and fruit you eat... etc.

No additional work ... no additional permits.... no need for more folks crossing the border.... which brings us back to all the illegals that should make their way to Washington and claim residency.