SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account
We use SecureAccess Washington (SAW) to protect your personal information.
To apply, renew, or manage your license online you need a SAW account.
Check if you already have a SAW account
Since so many state agencies use SAW, you may already have a SAW account. If you're not sure if you already have a SAW account, you can check.
- Go to secureaccess.wa.gov
- Click Get Help button
- Enter your email address in the Username Reminder field
- Click to check the "I'm not a robot" box
- Click Send
If you have an account you'll receive an email within a few minutes.
If you don’t have an account a message will pop up saying that your email is not found in the system.
Tips:
- If you don’t get the message and don’t get the email in your inbox, check your Spam or Junk mail folders.
- If you have multiple email addresses, you may want to search for each before creating a new account.
Create a new SAW Account
If you don't already have a SAW account, you will need to create one.
- Go to secureaccess.wa.gov
- Click the Sign Up! button
- Enter your first and last name and email address
- Create a username and password
- Check the "I'm not a robot" box
- Click the Create my account button
- Go to your email and click the link to activate your account
- Click the Login button
- Enter your username and password and click Submit
Tips
- Add a second email or phone number for more security options when logging in.
- Set up Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for extra security.
- Visit the wa.gov How to Guide: SecureAccess Washington (SAW) is Your Login for State Services.
Resources
Download step-by-step instructions with graphics:
- How to Create a SAW Account for Online Application (PDF)
- How to Create a SAW Account for Renewal (PDF)
Need help?
If you have issues with the SAW site, contact Consolidated Technology Services (CTS). Help is available 24 hours.
- Phone: 855-WaTech1 or 360-586-1000
- Email: support@watech.wa.gov