Discovering Errors in Official Documentation:
What Licensed Professionals Should Do
Question 1. The state may withdraw a credential that was issued in error through which type of
proceeding?
A) A formal court hearing
B) A brief adjudicative proceeding
C) A criminal trial
D) A legislative review
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Washington Administrative Code, a decision to withdraw a credential issued in error is
specifically listed as a matter that may be handled through a brief adjudicative proceeding. A credential
issued in error means one granted to an individual who did not fully complete the application process or
meet the credentialing requirements but was inadvertently granted a credential .
Question 2. What is the first step a professional should take when discovering an error in their license or
official documentation?
A) Ignore the error and hope no one notices
B) Immediately notify the issuing agency through the appropriate process
C) Destroy the document and apply for a new one
D) Hire an attorney before doing anything
Answer: B
,Rationale: Professionals are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their license and contact
information. As stated by the Washington State Board of Nursing, you are responsible for maintaining
your license, including updating your personal information . The proper first step is to notify the issuing
agency through their established procedures.
Question 3. Which online portal is used by Washington healthcare professionals to update personal
information and correct errors?
A) SAW only
B) HELMS portal
C) DOL portal only
D) BRPELS portal
Answer: B
Rationale: Healthcare professionals use the Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System
(HELMS) portal through SecureAccess Washington (SAW) to update their contact information, legal
name, or social security number .
Question 4. What is the fee to obtain a duplicate professional license in Washington?
A) $2.00
B) $5.00
C) $10.00
D) $20.00
Answer: B
,Rationale: Printed copies of professional licenses require a $5.00 print fee .
Question 5. What documents are accepted as proof of a name change for a Washington healthcare
license?
A) Only a marriage certificate
B) Only a court order
C) Marriage certificate, divorce decree, naturalization document, or legal name change document signed
by a judge
D) Only a driver's license showing the new name
Answer: C
Rationale: Acceptable proof of a name change includes a marriage certificate, divorce decree,
naturalization document, or a legal name change document signed by a judge .
Question 6. When a person is licensed in another state and wants a Washington license, which form
must they file?
A) A general application form
B) Form ENLS-651-013
C) A federal application form
D) A temporary license request form
Answer: B
, Rationale: Form ENLS-651-013 is the single form that every person who wants to legally call themselves
a "professional engineer" in Washington must file. This includes engineers already licensed elsewhere
seeking a Washington license by comity .
Question 7. What is the consequence of submitting an application form with missing information?
A) Immediate license denial
B) Application is set aside causing significant delays
C) A fine is imposed
D) The application is returned with no consequences
Answer: B
Rationale: A form with a missing reference, an unsigned page, or a fee mismatch gets set aside, and the
applicant waits for the Board to send a deficiency notice, which adds weeks to an already slow process .
Question 8. How long does it take to receive a duplicate wall certificate in Washington?
A) 1-2 days
B) 1-2 weeks
C) Up to 8 weeks
D) 1-2 months
Answer: C
What Licensed Professionals Should Do
Question 1. The state may withdraw a credential that was issued in error through which type of
proceeding?
A) A formal court hearing
B) A brief adjudicative proceeding
C) A criminal trial
D) A legislative review
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Washington Administrative Code, a decision to withdraw a credential issued in error is
specifically listed as a matter that may be handled through a brief adjudicative proceeding. A credential
issued in error means one granted to an individual who did not fully complete the application process or
meet the credentialing requirements but was inadvertently granted a credential .
Question 2. What is the first step a professional should take when discovering an error in their license or
official documentation?
A) Ignore the error and hope no one notices
B) Immediately notify the issuing agency through the appropriate process
C) Destroy the document and apply for a new one
D) Hire an attorney before doing anything
Answer: B
,Rationale: Professionals are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their license and contact
information. As stated by the Washington State Board of Nursing, you are responsible for maintaining
your license, including updating your personal information . The proper first step is to notify the issuing
agency through their established procedures.
Question 3. Which online portal is used by Washington healthcare professionals to update personal
information and correct errors?
A) SAW only
B) HELMS portal
C) DOL portal only
D) BRPELS portal
Answer: B
Rationale: Healthcare professionals use the Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System
(HELMS) portal through SecureAccess Washington (SAW) to update their contact information, legal
name, or social security number .
Question 4. What is the fee to obtain a duplicate professional license in Washington?
A) $2.00
B) $5.00
C) $10.00
D) $20.00
Answer: B
,Rationale: Printed copies of professional licenses require a $5.00 print fee .
Question 5. What documents are accepted as proof of a name change for a Washington healthcare
license?
A) Only a marriage certificate
B) Only a court order
C) Marriage certificate, divorce decree, naturalization document, or legal name change document signed
by a judge
D) Only a driver's license showing the new name
Answer: C
Rationale: Acceptable proof of a name change includes a marriage certificate, divorce decree,
naturalization document, or a legal name change document signed by a judge .
Question 6. When a person is licensed in another state and wants a Washington license, which form
must they file?
A) A general application form
B) Form ENLS-651-013
C) A federal application form
D) A temporary license request form
Answer: B
, Rationale: Form ENLS-651-013 is the single form that every person who wants to legally call themselves
a "professional engineer" in Washington must file. This includes engineers already licensed elsewhere
seeking a Washington license by comity .
Question 7. What is the consequence of submitting an application form with missing information?
A) Immediate license denial
B) Application is set aside causing significant delays
C) A fine is imposed
D) The application is returned with no consequences
Answer: B
Rationale: A form with a missing reference, an unsigned page, or a fee mismatch gets set aside, and the
applicant waits for the Board to send a deficiency notice, which adds weeks to an already slow process .
Question 8. How long does it take to receive a duplicate wall certificate in Washington?
A) 1-2 days
B) 1-2 weeks
C) Up to 8 weeks
D) 1-2 months
Answer: C
