HOW TO GET YOUR PERMIT

1. DO YOU HAVE A WA STATE ID CARD OR PERMIT?

YES

SKIP TO STEP 2

NO

1. DOL PRE-APPLICATION
Create your Washington State Permit number. 
(If the student has a Washington State ID, skip this step.) 
https://secure.dol.wa.gov/home/default.aspx   

2. ARE YOU TAKING THE FULL 39 HOUR DRIVERS ED COURSE?

​YES

2. SUBMIT THE WDL# TO DRIVING 101'S FORM
​(Waiver/No Test)​
  • You must be a minimum of 15 years old.

NO

​​2. COME TO DRIVING 101 FOR TESTING

​Must be a minimum of 15 1/2 years old.
  • Pay $40 to take the Knowledge Exam
  • Test anytime Monday - Friday 10 - 4 pm
  • Bring a photo ID & your WA State issued WDL number
  • Call 360.892.6988 if you have any questions

​NOTE: ADULT BRUSH UP PROGRAM MUST TEST TO GET A PERMIT

3. ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR PERMIT ISSUED?

3. GET YOUR NON-PHOTO PERMIT ONLINE

You may be eligible for your permit up to 10 days prior to your class start date. 
  • Under 18 years old, Non-Photo Permit
  • Login
  • "Get your Instruction Permit" hyperlink
  • Complete the process and confirm your information is correct. Parent or guardian information must match exactly as reflected on their driver record 
  • Pay the DOL $25 for a permit fee
  • Go back to the home screen of the account, and it will now say "View temporary documents", click it and print  your permit​

​3. GET YOUR PHOTO PERMIT ​​

Go to the DOL to get your WA Permit issued
  • Call 360-902-3900 if you have any questions or if you need to schedule at the DOL