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Washington learner permit and first-license fees

Checked against official state sources · October 1, 2026

Washington DOL publishes statewide credential fees, while knowledge and drive testing fees vary by testing location.

  • $35first learner permit
  • $25permit renewal
  • $111 / $131first standard license, 6 / 8 years

Learner permit fee

The first one-year learner permit is $35. DOL lists a one-year renewal at $25 and a replacement permit at $20.

First standard driver license

DOL lists the first standard driver license at $111 for six years or $131 for eight years, including the application, per-year issuance and technology fees shown on the state fee page.

Testing is priced by location

Knowledge and driving test fees are not one statewide price. Check with the testing provider before scheduling.

Official sources

  1. Washington DOL — Learner permit
  2. Washington DOL — Knowledge and drive tests
  3. Washington DOL — State Driver Guide
  4. Washington DOL — Driver licensing fees
  5. Washington DOL — Driver licensing offices

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