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

2A. SUBMIT THE WDL# TO DRIVING 101'S FORM
​(Waiver/No Test)​

Submit WDL #

• Submit permit # here or call 360.892.6988 tell us your DOL generated (WDL) Permit number. Driving 101 will enter your WDL number within 24 business hours.

• You must be a minimum of 15 years old.

• Driving 101 needs the 'WDL' number and a payment or contract on your file, before you are eligible for a Permit. 
• (Please select continue at the bottom of the application confirmation screen. The license number is located directly under the student's full name.) ​

NO

​​2B. 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?

3A. 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​

​3B. GET YOUR PHOTO PERMIT ​​

Go to the DOL to get your WA Permit issued

• Make an appointment
• Pay the DOL $25 for a permit fee
• Bring documents proving your identity ​

• Call 360-902-3900 if you have any questions or if you need to schedule at the DOL