Driver and ID data requests
Things to know:
- We do not approve all requests. We consider all requests for data based on the following criteria:
- Whether your organization can legally receive the data.
- Your organization’s ability to safeguard Protected Personal Information (PPI).
- If we have the resources to provide the data.
Contracts
- We require a contract when you request PPI and data on a recurring basis.
- A contract is not required if you are requesting a one–time data file that does not include PPI.
- Before submitting the Data Records Contract Application, review the Contract Terms and Conditions.
- We may require your organization to go through regular audits. This is to ensure you follow contract requirements.
Compliance
- We require an evaluation of your organization’s data security program. We must do the evaluation before providing PPI to ensure you meet our standards.
- After receiving PPI, your organization may be subject to audits. Audit costs will be the responsibility of your organization.
- See Data sharing contract compliance for a full list of those requirements.
The federal Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and Washington State laws govern:
- Who can receive aggregate driver data.
- For what purpose they can receive it.
Service details
- We provide files electronically using Secure File Transfer (SFT) process. We do not provide data on portable media, such as CDs or DVDs.
- We can deliver data on a regular, scheduled basis.
- The file layout varies based on customer needs.
Fees
The following fees are subject to change.
- One–time data:
- We require your organization to pay for the actual costs of creating and providing the data file.
- The rate is $60 per hour.
- We can provide an estimate upon request.
- Fees reimburse us for the cost of providing the data to your organization.
- Recurring data transmissions:
- You must pay a one–time set up fee of $2,607.68 in advance.
- There is a $254.30 per file fee.
- Fees reimburse us for the cost of providing the data to your organization.
Related information
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: PublicRecords@dol.wa.gov
- Send us mail:
Department of Licensing
Attn: Public Records Officer
PO Box 2957
Olympia, WA 98507–2957