How do I create a SAW account?

Watch our tutorial video on how to create a SAW account!

You may already have a SAW account. Visit secureaccess.wa.gov to log in, search for an existing account or create a new account. (You can also get to the SAW login page by clicking “Log In” on the Paid Leave website menu bar, and then clicking one of the login options.) If you have questions about your SAW account, go to secureaccess.wa.gov and click the “GET HELP” button in the menu bar.

To search for an existing account:

• On the secureaccess.wa.gov homepage, click “GET HELP”
• Then, enter your email address. You’ll receive an email from SAW with all of the usernames associated with that email address.

To create a new account:

• On the secureaccess.wa.gov homepage, click “Sign Up”
• Then, fill out your first and last name, email address, username and a password.
• Check your email for an authorization link.
• Click the link to activate your account.

You will use this username and password every time you log in to Paid Leave. Once you are in your SAW account, you will need to add Paid Leave as a service.