Blood Type on Driver’s License
Blood Type on Driver’s License
You can now add your blood type to your Washington State driver’s license
or identification card starting in 2026
Now in effect: Starting January 1, 2026, Washington residents can voluntarily include their blood type information on their driver’s license or identification card thanks to Senate Bill 5689. This makes blood type information more accessible to first responders, encourages lifesaving blood donation, and serves as a reminder of your blood type. You can find out the process for adding your blood type by visiting the Department of Licensing website.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I add my blood type to my driver’s license?
It’s easy to do and the Department of Licensing website provides helpful information on how to add your blood type on your driver’s license or ID card by visiting a driver license office and bringing documentation with you of your blood type, such as a print or digital record (printed donor sheet, letter, donor card, or showing on your phone an email or donor portal or app profile) from Bloodworks displaying your blood type.
How do I provide proof of my blood type when applying for or renewing my driver’s license?
A print or digital record (for example, on your phone) from Bloodworks clearly showing your blood type. You can show them an email from Bloodworks or your Donor Profile in the Donor Scheduling Portal or Bloodworks App displaying your blood type. If you haven’t created a donor portal profile, create one now. You can download the Bloodworks App by texting BWAPP to 999-777. Need assistance? Contact us our Donor Care Team at 800-398-7888
Why is it important to add your blood type to your driver’s license?
Adding your blood type to your driver’s license is a simple way to strengthen our region’s lifesaving blood supply. Seeing your blood type on something you use every day is a small reminder of the big impact you can make by donating and staying connected to the community of blood donors that keeps blood flowing to our local hospitals. This small step helps build awareness, encourages donation, and can save lives.
Why is it critical to donate blood?
Our community blood supply depends entirely on volunteer blood donors, yet only 3% of people donate. Every day, it takes 1,000 blood donors to support patients undergoing cancer treatments, surgeries, and emergency care in our local hospitals. When blood is in short supply, our friends, family members, and neighbors face the very real risk of not receiving the lifesaving transfusions they need. The good news is that donating blood is simple, quick, and makes an immediate impact in our community. One easy appointment can help save lives.
How do I know if I’m eligible to donate blood?
Most people are eligible to donate blood. Learn more about blood donation requirements and eligibility information here or start with our quick 60-second eligibility checker. Questions? Give us a call at 800-398-7888.
What other states allow people to add their blood type on their driver’s license?
Washington state is among the first in the nation to allow residents to add their blood type on the driver’s license. Other states include Georgia, Virginia, and Arkansas. We’d love to see this program expand to Oregon next. Let your representative know if you’d like your state to give residents the option to add their blood type.
Will this change what blood I receive in the hospital?
No, it does not change hospital procedure. Transfusion decisions rely on hospital testing.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I add my blood type to my driver’s license?
It’s easy to do and the Department of Licensing website provides helpful information on how to add your blood type on your driver’s license or ID card by visiting a driver license office and bringing documentation with you of your blood type, such as a print or digital record (printed donor sheet, letter, donor card, or showing on your phone an email or donor portal or app profile) from Bloodworks displaying your blood type.
How do I provide proof of my blood type when applying for or renewing my driver’s license?
A print or digital record (for example, on your phone) from Bloodworks clearly showing your blood type. You can show them an email from Bloodworks or your Donor Profile in the Donor Scheduling Portal or Bloodworks App displaying your blood type. If you haven’t created a donor portal profile, create one now. You can download the Bloodworks App by texting BWAPP to 999-777. Need assistance? Contact us our Donor Care Team at 800-398-7888
Why is it important to add your blood type to your driver’s license?
Adding your blood type to your driver’s license is a simple way to strengthen our region’s lifesaving blood supply. Seeing your blood type on something you use every day is a small reminder of the big impact you can make by donating and staying connected to the community of blood donors that keeps blood flowing to our local hospitals. This small step helps build awareness, encourages donation, and can save lives.
Why is it critical to donate blood?
Our community blood supply depends entirely on volunteer blood donors, yet only 3% of people donate. Every day, it takes 1,000 blood donors to support patients undergoing cancer treatments, surgeries, and emergency care in our local hospitals. When blood is in short supply, our friends, family members, and neighbors face the very real risk of not receiving the lifesaving transfusions they need. The good news is that donating blood is simple, quick, and makes an immediate impact in our community. One easy appointment can help save lives.
How do I know if I’m eligible to donate blood?
Most people are eligible to donate blood. Learn more about blood donation requirements and eligibility information here or start with our quick 60-second eligibility checker. Questions? Give us a call at 800-398-7888.
What other states allow people to add their blood type on their driver’s license?
Washington state is among the first in the nation to allow residents to add their blood type on the driver’s license. Other states include Georgia, Virginia, and Arkansas. We’d love to see this program expand to Oregon next. Let your representative know if you’d like your state to give residents the option to add their blood type.
Will this change what blood I receive in the hospital?
No, it does not change hospital procedure. Transfusion decisions rely on hospital testing.
New Law Allows You to Add Your Blood Type to Your Driver’s License
Bloodworks Northwest’s Juan Cotto discusses new Washington law providing option to add your blood type on your driver’s license or ID.
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Never donated blood before?
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Need a Little Help?
For assistance finding or booking an appointment,
questions about eligibility to donate or more, contact:
Bloodworks Northwest: 800-398-7888
Email us at [email protected]
Need a Little Help?
For assistance finding or booking an appointment, questions about eligibility to donate or more, contact:
Bloodworks Northwest:
800-398-7888
Email us at [email protected]
