Digital Government

Digital Washington sets a new standard for public service, delivering the same fast and convenient access to government services, that consumers have come to expect from the Internet. Combining the best web-based technology and digital government tools with carefully defined IT policy, agencies are launching efficient, reliable and secure applications that provide a common, Washington state look and feel. Always open, citizens can do business with digital Washington 24- hours a day, seven days a week at access.wa.gov.

The innovation possible with e-services impacts the internal workings of government, as agencies automate forms, vendor payments and approvals to realize substantial savings in time and budget.

Digital government benefits everyone

Jump online! Here are just a few of the hundreds of services available for citizens and businesses at access.wa.gov

Licenses. Citizens can renew their vehicle tabs online using the Renew Vehicle Tabs application. New companies can use the online Master Business License application to register their business with multiple state agencies and pay the fees with a debit or credit card.

Taxes. Over 5,000 businesses now file and pay state business taxes over the Internet. ELF (electronic filing) helps businesses get it right the first time by automatically calculating taxes due, and flagging potential mistakes before a return is filed.

Jobs/work. Employers and job seekers can use a full-spectrum resource for finding work, handling workplace issues and accessing employment regulations. Four major links - For Employees, For Employers, Labor Unions and Regulations and General Information - connect citizens to over 40 separate state Web sites packed with work-related resources.

Security, trust. Citizens and businesses logon once to Transact Washington using a single, electronic credential to access multiple, secured state services in a single Internet session.

Learn more about Washington State digital government at the following Web sites: