OLYMPIA — Washington residents soon will no longer be able to use their standard state driver’s licenses as identification to get a visitor’s pass onto Joint Base Lewis-McChord or the Yakima Training Center.
As of April 1, people who don’t have an enhanced driver’s license will need to show additional forms of ID, like a passport or permanent resident card, according to a news release sent out by the base on Monday.
The restriction will apply to companies with employees who need unescorted access, as well as those seeking access to visit friends, family, the museums or other locations at the sites. The new rules are being applied because Washington state is not in compliance with federal REAL ID requirements that include proof of citizenship or legal residency for standard licenses. The state also offers enhanced licenses and IDs, which are compliant with the federal law.
