(1) In addition to the form identified in RCW 46.20.205, the department may change a driver's or identicard holder's address of record upon:

(a) The verbal request of the driver or identicard holder, where the department has satisfied itself as to the identity of the person making the request; or

(b) Receipt of written documentation or electronic communication concerning the driver or identicard holder, where such documentation or communication includes an address that differs from the one maintained by department and is:

(i) Signed by the driver or identicard holder;

(ii) Filed at the request of the driver or identicard holder;

(iii) Filed by a public official or governmental agency; or

(iv) Filed by a contractor who verifies or supplies correct addresses obtained from a public official or governmental agency.

(2) This section shall not be construed as relieving the driver or identicard holder of the responsibility to notify the department of a change of address as required by RCW 46.20.205. Failure by the department to change a driver's or identicard holder's address of record, where the driver or identicard holder has not notified the department of the change of address with the form identified in RCW 46.20.205, shall not limit the effectiveness of any notice mailed to the driver or identicard holder at the address of record as previously established by the department.