What is an Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Card?
US citizens who are Washington State residents are eligible to purchase an Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Card for $15.00 more than a regular driver license and can be obtained within a couple of weeks. This EDL/ID will meet the requirements for proof of citizenship to re-enter the US from Canada and Mexico by land or sea. Many other states have or will soon have EDL/ID available for their residents, check with your local DOL for more information. Further information is available at the Department of Licensing website.
The EDL/ID meets federal requirements and best practices for travel documents. It is an approved alternative travel document, to a U.S. Passport, for reentry into the U.S. at land and sea borders between the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. EDL/IDs can be obtained for $15 more than a driver license or ID card. Applications must be done in person at a participating Licensing Service Offices and you must be prepared to provide documentation to prove U.S. citizenship. Currently, EDL/IDs are only available in select states. For more details, visit the Washington State Department of Licensing web site at http://www.dol.wa.gov.
