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Progress update as of July 2026
The project continued preparing for the resident‑facing WA.gov Go Live, focusing on critical defect fixes, accessibility and usability remediation, production validation, and readiness work for the upcoming v1.8.4 release. Overall health remains Red due to outstanding readiness dependencies, including accessibility evaluation, agency migration coordination, identity verification planning, chatbot readiness, cost reconciliation, and schedule finalization.
Agency migration advanced with additional applications moving into Test and Production, and identity verification planning progressed as the team refined supported use cases and expectations for Advanced Identity Verification v1. Budget and schedule remain under reconciliation while the integrated master schedule nears baseline readiness.
Work now shifts to completing UAT for v1.8.4, meeting near‑term migration commitments, finalizing roadmap and release‑management processes, and preparing Go Live decision materials for leadership and the Steering Committee.
Read the full progress report (PDF).
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Transitioning from SecureAccess Washington (SAW) to WA.gov Accounts
Washington state is modernizing how people access online government services. After more than 20 years, SecureAccess Washington (SAW) will be retired and replaced by WA.gov accounts by the end of 2027.
This statewide effort is led by WaTech's Digital Experience (DEX) Program. It supports Governor Ferguson’s Executive Order 25-06, which directs all state agencies to work together to improve digital services and adopt WA.gov as the state’s unified platform.
A modern approach to digital access
WA.gov accounts provide a single, secure sign-in for residents to access participating state services. This is more than a system replacement. It is a step forward in delivering services that are simpler, more secure, and easier to use.
With WA.gov accounts, residents will experience:
- One login across multiple state services
- Stronger privacy and security protections
- A more consistent and user-friendly experience
- Easier account recovery and support
This transition is a key part of the state’s broader effort to deliver digital services that put people first.
Why this change matters
SAW no longer meets current technology, security, or user experience standards. It requires multiple logins and creates barriers for both residents and agencies.
WA.gov accounts address these challenges by:
- Simplifying access to services
- Expanding access for all communities
- Strengthening security using modern standards
- Supporting integration with current and future technologies
- Providing a flexible, cloud-based platform that can scale with demand
What agencies need to know
All Washington state agencies are required to transition from SAW to WA.gov accounts as part of Executive Order 25-06.
The DEX Program is leading this effort and will provide tools, guidance, and hands-on support throughout the process.
- New applications are required to use WA.gov accounts as of January 31, 2026
- Existing SAW applications will transition in lanes through 2027
- SAW will be end of life Jan 1, 2028.
- How the transition will work
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More than 223 applications will move from SAW to WA.gov accounts. To manage this, we are using a lane-based approach instead of grouping applications into cohorts.
Think of it like a highway. Each application moves through a lane based on how much time and work it takes to get into the test environment. Some move through faster lanes, like HOV, while others take standard lanes, like Interstate or Highway 101.
Every application will have a scheduled date by April 1, 2026, and all migrations will be complete by December 31, 2027.
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