Driver license designs

You may use the images on this page as an aid for validating Washington state driver licenses and ID cards. You may not alter or use any of these images for other purposes. These images are the property of the Washington State Department of Licensing.

Temporary ID cards are printed on paper and aren't valid for identification unless used with another piece of identification.

License designs
(Type by year issued)
Type of license	2018 design (Issued as of July 2018)	2017 design (Issued as of February 2017)	Old design (Valid until expiration)
Driver license for minors (Younger than 21)	View larger image	View larger image	View larger image
Driver license for adults (21 years and older)	View larger image	View larger image	View larger image
Commercial driver license (CDL)	View larger image	View larger image	View larger image
Enhanced driver license (EDL) (21 years and older)	View larger image	View larger image	View larger image
Enhanced driver license for minors (Younger than 21)	View larger image	View larger image	View larger image
Restriction driver license* (21 years and older) *Issued as of September 2018	View larger image
Temporary driver license (Printed on paper) Note: This document is intended to be used for driving purposes only. It's not valid for identification unless used with another piece of identification, like a recently expired driver license.	no change	View larger image	View larger image