# RCW 46.20.027: RCW 46.20.027: Armed forces, dependents

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S027

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 46.20.027
- **Heading:** RCW 46.20.027: Armed forces, dependents
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 20 / Section 027

## Text

A Washington state motor vehicle driver's license issued to any service member if valid and in force and effect while such person is serving in the armed forces, shall remain in full force and effect so long as such service continues unless the same is sooner suspended, canceled, or revoked for cause as provided by law and for not to exceed ninety days following the date on which the holder of such driver's license is separated from service in the armed forces of the United States. A Washington state driver's license issued to the spouse or dependent child of such service member likewise remains in full force and effect if the person is residing with the service member. For purposes of this section, "service member" means every person serving in the armed forces whose branch of service as of the date of application for the driver's license is included in the definition of veteran pursuant to RCW 41.04.007 or the person will meet the definition of veteran at the time of discharge.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 14.20.100 RCW 14.20.100: Appeal from secretary's order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S100.md)
- [RCW 46.20.001 RCW 46.20.001: License required—Rights and restriction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S001.md)
- [RCW 46.20.005 RCW 46.20.005: Driving without a license—Misdemeanor, when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S005.md)
- [RCW 46.20.015 RCW 46.20.015: Driving without a license—Traffic infraction, when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S015.md)
- [RCW 46.20.017 RCW 46.20.017: Immediate possession and displayed on demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S017.md)
- [RCW 46.20.021 RCW 46.20.021: New residents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S021.md)
- [RCW 46.20.022 RCW 46.20.022: Unlicensed drivers—Subject to Title 46 RCW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S022.md)
- [RCW 46.20.024 RCW 46.20.024: Unlawful to allow unauthorized minors to drive.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S024.md)
- [RCW 46.20.025 RCW 46.20.025: Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S025.md)
- [RCW 46.20.027 RCW 46.20.027: Armed forces, dependents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S027.md)
- [RCW 46.20.031 RCW 46.20.031: Ineligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S031.md)
- [RCW 46.20.035 RCW 46.20.035: Proof of identity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S035.md)
- [RCW 46.20.036 RCW 46.20.036: Other forms of identification, use—Department to develop in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families, office of the superintendent of public instruction, and office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S036.md)
- [RCW 46.20.037 RCW 46.20.037: Facial recognition matching system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C20_S037.md)

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