(Olympia, WA)  --  State officials are recommending that Washington residents obtain upgrades to their drivers' licenses, if they haven't already done so.  The enhanced state driver's license may be needed for those who wish to board an airplane in Washington as early as next year.  The federal government has Washington state residents under a deadline of January 18th, 2018, to bring licenses into compliance.  After that date, only passengers with an enhanced license, passport or other acceptable identification will be allowed to board planes, while those with only a regular Washington state driver's license won't be able to board an aircraft.