Washington appointment guide
Washington learner permit and driver-test appointments
Washington uses both DOL driver licensing offices and approved driver training/testing locations. License Express is the main DOL account for appointments and permit applications.
- License ExpressDOL appointment/account tool
- DOL officespermit and license services
- Testing locationsknowledge and drive tests
Make a driver-licensing-office appointment
DOL recommends appointments because they reserve a service time and reduce the chance that an office at capacity sends you elsewhere.
Testing may be at DOL or a driving school
Washington says knowledge and drive tests can be taken through approved driver training/testing locations, and some driver licensing offices also offer testing. Fees vary by location.
Check documents and payment before the visit
DOL advises checking the transaction-specific document list and current fees before arriving.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Washington DOL — Learner permit
- Washington DOL — Knowledge and drive tests
- Washington DOL — State Driver Guide
- Washington DOL — Driver licensing fees
- Washington DOL — Driver licensing offices
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