Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Enhanced Licenses Clogging Licensing Offices

Apparently the new Washington state enhanced driver's license is so popular that the Department of Licensing announced new procedures yesterday to unclog the offices that issue them.

Drivers have been waiting for hours to get the license that doubles as ID for getting into Canada. Part of the hold-up is because drivers must show up for an in-person interview and bring documents that prove their identity, U.S. citizenship, and Washington state residency.

Here's more from the Spokesman-Review.

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