Washington State ID Card Assistance offered at DSHS Community Services Office in Bellingham
Assists recipients of DSHS public assistance with obtaining a Washington State Identicard at a reduced cost from the Department of Licensing. DSHS public assistance clients will need to get a "Request for Identicard form" completed by DSHS to take to DOL. The client will then need to take the form to DOL, along with required evidence of identity as requested by DOL, and $5 to apply for the Identicard. The $5 is the cost to produce the card. Washington State Identification cards regularly cost $54 for a first-time or renewal, $20 for a replacement, or $10 for an address change.
Physical Address
4101 Meridian Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm. Hours for application eligibility interviews are 8am-2pm.
Application process
Call or visit any Community Service Office.
Fee
Card: $5.
Eligibility
Anyone receiving public assistance from DSHS, including financial assistance as well as food assistance. Individuals under age 25 who do not have a permanent residence address do not need the DSHS letter. They can attest to their eligibility at time of ID issuance at the driver licensing office.
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DSHS Community Services Offices
Helps people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial assistance for food, medical expenses and ID cards to those who are eligible. Also provides limited cash assistance. Additional programs available for refugees, families and people with disabilities.