Washington CHLs, moving to WA from Oregon

[Mark]

So I am moving to WA soon, I have an OR CHL and Utah... Will I need to get a WA CHL once I move there or will Utah still apply? I know some states only allow out of state licenses if non-resident, can't find out where WA stands on this.

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[Lilhigbee]

Read here, specifically 1(b);
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.073

You must get a Washington permit once you are a resident here.

 

[Mark]

Read here, specifically 1(b);
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.073

You must get a Washington permit once you are a resident here.

Thanks, a true tragedy lol. Is it at least easier in WA to get one if I have 2 already? Oregon/Utah took ~1month each.

 

[Lilhigbee]

Easy enough, but already having one doesn't help. Go to the Sheriff, fill out the paperwork and get fingerprints. Wait for it to come in the mail. No class necessary. Not sure on the time to wait. My last renewal was pre-Covid-BS and was back in less than two weeks.

 

[Old Dog]

Is it at least easier in WA to get one if I have 2 already? Oregon/Utah took ~1month each.

No, it doesn't matter in the slightest. But yes, to be legal in WA as a resident, you must have a WA CPL.

Most of the sheriff's offices will have your new CPL to your mailbox within 30 days. Can't speak to any of the city PDs (if you live in the city limits, it's your local PD, if outside in unincorporated part of the county, your local SO).

Get your fingerprints, pay the fee. It's so simple...

 

[Mark]

I'll be in the Seattle area so most likely gonna suck. lol

 

[BulletsNButts]

I'll be in the Seattle area so most likely gonna suck. lol

This might be me soon cause of work, not looking forward to it either.

 

[Mark]

Same, new job, new city, new license =|

 

[BulletsNButts]

Same, new job, new city, new license =|

I hate moving in general. We're with family for the moment as it was cheaper than renting, but soon we'll hear back which area I'll be permanently placed in for work so we're in holding pattern. Nothing worse than redoing all your official cards and what not, new registration…always with the paper work and fees

 

[User 1234]

Do you have to live in King County? If not, consider living across the line in a better county.

 

[Mark]

I'm pretty sure I'll be in Snohomish County, Bothell ideally but anywhere within like 20miles.

 

[PNWPrepper]

So I am moving to WA soon, I have an OR CHL and Utah... Will I need to get a WA CHL once I move there or will Utah still apply? I know some states only allow out of state licenses if non-resident, can't find out where WA stands on this.

Had to go through this when I moved 3 years ago. Same permits. Utah was cake. Can't remember if I called or emailed about my change of address, but the option was $10 for a new card. Or just write my new address on the back and they update in on their end and call it good. Oregon on the other hand sucks. You have to get your WA permit, which is easy, before you can go back and reapply for an out of state Oregon permit (or maybe it's just an address change) either way, it was a similar process to getting your Oregon permit the first time minus having to take the class again…. So until you get your Washington and then get your new Oregon license, you're not covered in Oregon. It's a bunch of BS.

 

[Mark]

Do I NEED to get a WA permit if I'm now a resident but have Utah already? If I don't want to worry about Oregon for the short term…

 

[SonicBlue03]

I'm pretty sure I'll be in Snohomish County, Bothell ideally but anywhere within like 20miles.

Go a little further up to Mill Creek. Plus they have one of the best Indian restaurants in the state at their shopping center. Clay Pit. Tomato Butter Chicken is legit.

 

[Mark]

Ended up in Everett