Washington State allows individuals to register to vote when applying for a driver's license by attesting to their citizenship status.
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unDivided with Brandi KruseOct 27, 2026
Washington's Department of Licensing says residents can register to vote in person during a driver licensing transaction, and Snohomish County and the Secretary of State describe registration as a signed attestation of U.S. citizenship. The sources do not explicitly describe the 'little circle' checkbox, but the core assertion holds as of 2026-10-27.
This claim is about the present, so it is judged as of the day it was checked.
What we found
Supports. The Washington State Department of Licensing states residents can register to vote in person when completing a transaction at any driver licensing office, which covers applying for a license.[2]
Supports. Snohomish County's FAQ says registrants must attest in a signed statement that they are a U.S. citizen and eligible to vote, and the Secretary of State's registration guide directs staff to verify the citizenship question is answered.[3][4]
Context. A 2016 AP report describes a proposal to require proof of citizenship for driver's licenses, and notes that voluntary citizenship-verified licenses were already available; this is background and does not contradict the claim.[1]
Context. The Department of Licensing notes that enhanced driver licenses automatically register voters, a separate pathway that does not undercut the attestation-based registration at licensing offices.[2]
Sources
4 sources: 1 fact-checker, 3 primary
- 1Citizen check proposed for Washington voter registrationapnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
- 2Voter registration - Washington State Department of Licensingdol.wa.gov · primary source · cited for: supports, context
- 3Frequently Asked Questionssnohomishcountywa.gov · primary source · cited for: supports
- 4Guide to Registering Voters - Washington Secretary of Statesos.wa.gov · primary source · cited for: supports
Where this claim was made
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