Moving soon on 6/1, for more information please go to Moving Notice page.
NO WALK INS please. Email for appointments ONLY:info@IDAdriving.com
Please wear face mask at all time.
1) Go to DOL website to pre-apply and get your confirmation number.
It's Free and saves a trip to DOL office.
2) You will need to study the Washington Driver Guide to pass your Knowledge Test.
3) When you're ready, schedule for the Knowledge Test (KT) fee $30.
4) After you've passed the KT, go to your local DOL office and obtain a WA Instruction Permit ($25 permit fee) If you have a
current/valid out-of-country driver license and you have been in US for less than a year, you may skip this step.
5) Choose a learning
package and schedule for driving lessons.
6) When you're ready, schedule for the final Drive Test. $75 with personal /IDA's vehicle.
7) After successfully passing the Drive Test, go to your local DOL office and they will issue a WA
Driver License ($89 licensing fee)
8) Drive responsibly.
If you don’t have a WA license, permit, or ID card, you must pre-apply and:
1) Have a Washington (WA) residence street address and
2) Are getting your first WA:
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Driver license,
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ID card,
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Instruction permit, or
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Enhanced driver license/ID card (EDL/EID).
Pre-apply, saves you time! Pre-apply for your first WA driver permit, license, or ID card.
>Click here to
register with DOL.
Documents to show proof of identification:
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Refugee Verification Packet (contact your resettlement agency for more information)
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U.S. armed services ID card, with photo — Valid
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U.S. B1/B2 Visa Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150) — Valid
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U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization with your photo, signature, and readily identifiable photo
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ID — Valid
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Acceptable forms are:
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I-327 U.S. Permit to Re-Enter Travel Document
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I-551 Permanent Resident Card
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I-571 U.S. Refugee Travel Document
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I-766 Employment Authorization
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U.S. passport — Valid (an emergency passport isn't acceptable)
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U.S. passport card — Valid
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U.S. state or territory issued Driver License, ID card, or photo Instruction Permit — Valid or expired not more than 1 year
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Verification ID letter from the Department of Social and Health Services Children's Administration for foster youth
>Click here for a
complete list of DOL approved IDs
Documents to show proof of Washington residence:
If you're 18 and over and applying for a standard Washington driver license, identification card, or instruction permit, you have to show a document with your
principal residence address.
Follow these steps to prove you live in Washington:
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Gather one of the acceptable documents below. If your documents are fraudulent, you won't be able to reapply for 364 days.
Acceptable documents must:
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Show your current Washington residence address (unless noted below),
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Be unexpired (unless noted below), and
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Be in your or your spouse's name. If the documents are in your spouse's name you will be asked to present your marriage certificate.
Note: If you're between the age of 18 and 25, you can use documents in your parent or guardian's name. You'll
be asked to show proof of relationship, such as a birth certificate or adoption papers.
Acceptable documents:
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Previously issued WA license, ID card or permit that is expired not more than 6 years or your spouse's current WA license, ID card or Permit, that is
expired not more than 6 years and your marriage certificate. If you have been issued a license in another state since your last issuance in WA, this option isn't acceptable.
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Washington vehicle registration or title (a quick title isn't acceptable)
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USPS change of address letter dated within 2 months (electronic letters not accepted)
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Home utility bill for Washington address (gas, electric, water, garbage, sewer, landline phone, TV, internet, ISTA) dated within past 2 months.
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Washington voter card
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Washington school transcript - current or previous school year
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DSHS benefits letter indicating unexpired benefits (medical, food, etc.)
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Tribal ID
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Proof of home ownership (mortgage documents, property tax documents, deed, title, etc.)
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Selective Service card
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Business mail from state or federal agency dated within 2 months
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Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) letter from Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Concealed weapons permit from a WA county (license to carry concealed pistol)
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Home owners (not renters) insurance policy
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Auto insurance policy or bill dated within 2 months
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Consulate ID card
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Pay check or pay stub with the employer's name and phone number or address - dated within 2 months
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Washington professional license (nursing, physician, pilot, engineer, etc.)
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W-2 form from an employer, or form 1099 for the previous year
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Moorage document (bill, contract, etc.)
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Letter attesting residence in alternative housing (e.g. assisted living, college campus, mission, senior housing, shelter, or retirement home) on company
letter head with a phone number that could be used in verification of the facility
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U.S. military document issued within 1 year
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Certified marriage certificate, for a marriage within 1 year
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Form DS-2019
If you're using a verification ID letter to prove your identity from the Stand-Alone or A-List
above, that can also be used as your proof of residence.