In Washington, you must be at least 15 years of age to obtain an Instruction Permit. Visit the Washington Instruction Permit page here: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/getpermit.html

The Steps to Getting Your First License can be found here: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/steps.html

15-15½ years old

• Sign up with a driver training school
• The driver training school will send Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) a waiver electronically so you can get your permit
• Get your permit 1-10 days before you start your course. Holidays and weekends are included

15½ or older

• If you are enrolled in a driver training course, follow the steps above for 15-15½ years old
• If you are not yet signed up for a driver training course:
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Under 18 years old

• Your parents must provide proof of their identity and relationship to you. Bring a parent with you to sign the parental authorization form
• If you cannot bring a parent, have them fill out the Parental Authorization Affidavit form, have it notarized, and bring it with you to the office
• Provide your social security number

18 or over

• Sign up for a Traffic Safety Education course and they will send Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) a waiver or if you choose not to take a Traffic Safety Education course, take the knowledge test at a training and testing location
• Pre-apply online to receive your Washington ID or driver license number and schedule an appointment
• If you have a social security number, make sure Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) adds it to your record when they issue your permit
• Pass a vision test
• If you brought acceptable identification documents, have your photo taken
• Pay the instruction permit fee
• If you completed everything online, you can print a temporary non-photo instruction permit. You must carry it with you. The permit will get issued the date of the completed transaction
• Keep the temporary permit with you until the card arrives in the mail. It should arrive within 7 to 10 days

• Get an instruction permit and have it for at least 6 months
• Successfully complete an approved driver training course
• Complete at least 40 hours of daylight and 10 hours of night driving with someone who has been licensed for 5 years or more
• Pass the driving test at any Driver training and testing location

Get your license:

Online:

• Have a WA photo instruction permit
• Your parent or guardian must be with you so they can give permission online for you to get your license
• Pay the licensing fee
• Print the receipt. It's your temporary license. Since it doesn't include your photo, you cannot use it as ID
• Your permanent license will have the same photo as your instruction permit or

WA ID card. DOL will mail it to the address on file

At a driver licensing office location:

• Make an appointment first
• Ensure your driver training school has entered your course completion and exam scores
• The driver training school has 24 hours to enter your exam scores in the system once you’ve passed each exam
• If the driver training school has closed and you need assistance, email DOL at tse@dol.wa.gov
• Bring a parent with you to the licensing office to sign the parental authorization form. If you can't bring a parent, have them fill out the Parental Authorization Affidavit form and have it notarized. You must bring the notarized form with you to the office
• Show proof of identity
• Provide your Social Security number or sign a declaration if you don't have one
• Pass a vision test
• Have your photo taken
• Pay the fees

The required documents can be found here: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/idproof.html

You must pass a knowledge test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions based on the Washington Drivers. A score of 80% is required to pass. To pass you must get 32 out of 40 correct.  If you don't pass, there may be a waiting period before you can retest.

Schedule your road test appointment here: https://www.dol.wa.gov/appointments/index.html

• The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) main phone number is 360-902-3900
• The phone numbers for every Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) office can be found here: https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/dsdoffices/

The email address for the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is onlineserviceshelp@dol.wa.gov

• The Website for the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is: https://www.dol.wa.gov/
• The Washington State DOL Driver’s License services page is: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/
• The Washington State Department of Licensing online services page is: https://www.dol.wa.gov/onlinesvcs.html
• Washington DOL Driver’s License appointments can be made online here: https://www.dol.wa.gov/appointments/index.html

Washington DOL hours and locations and branch phone numbers can be found here: https://www.dol.wa.gov/officelocations.html

If you are under 18, your parents must provide proof of their identity and relationship to you. Bring a parent with you to sign the parental authorization form

A vision test is required to obtain a Washington Instruction Permit and Driver’s License

A physical exam is not required to obtain a Washington Instruction Permit or Driver’s License

A photograph will be taken at the Washington DOL office

• Successfully complete an approved driver training course
• Complete at least 40 hours of daylight and 10 hours of night driving with someone who has been licensed for 5 years or more
• Pass the driving test at any Driver training and testing location