(1) A military spouse may request expedited processing when the military spouse:
(a) Holds an active license in good standing issued by another jurisdiction in which the other states standards are equal to or greater than Washington licensing standards;
(b) Is moving to Washington as a result of their spouse's military transfer to Washington.
(2) To request expedited processing, the military spouse applicant must:
(a) Submit the appropriate license application indicating the applicant is a military spouse, fingerprints, and required documentation associated with criminal background check, and the appropriate fee(s);
(b) Submit documentation that shows the applicant had an applicable license in good standing issued by another jurisdiction in which the other states standards are equal to or greater than Washington licensing standards and that shows the applicant is not subject to any disciplinary action by the licensing authority of that jurisdiction;
(c) Affirm that the applicant's spouse is a military service member transferred to Washington state and meets all the requirements for expedited licensure.
[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 165, RCW
18.340.020, and
46.01.110. WSR 23-17-148, § 308-09-015, filed 8/22/23, effective 9/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.340.020,
43.24.023, and
43.24.130. WSR 20-13-048, § 308-09-015, filed 6/11/20, effective 7/12/20.]