HOW TO GET YOUR PERMIT

1. Do you have a WAshington DOL Account?

YEs

​SKIP TO STEP 2

No

DOL PRE-APPLICATION
Create your Washington State Permit number and Log in information.

​NOTE- If you have an WA ID Card or Expired Permit say YES, YOU HAVE A DRIVING RECORD
https://secure.dol.wa.gov/home/default.aspx   ​

2. ARE YOU TAKING THE FULL 40 HOUR DRIVERS ED COURSE?

​YES

2A. Permit WAiver

SUBMIT THE WDL# TO DRIVING 101'S FORM​
  • You must be a minimum of 15 years old.

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 Identification & 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. GET YOUR PERMIT ISSUED through the DOL

3A. GET YOUR NON-PHOTO PERMIT ONLINE

​Under 18 years old, Non-Photo Permit
  • Login to the DOL Account
  • "Get your Instruction Permit" 
  • 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
  • Call 360-902-3900 if you have any questions or if you need to schedule at the DOL