How to Get Your Permit 

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   

HOw to get your Permit

​HOW TO GET YOUR PERMIT
​(WITH DRIVERS EDUCATION)

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

​HOW TO GET YOUR PERMIT
​(WITHout DRIVERS EDUCATION PROGRAM)

aDULT BRUSH UP PROGRAM MUST TEST TO GET A pERMIT

​2. COME TO DRIVING 101 FOR TESTING
  • Must be a minimum of 15 1/2 years old.
  • Pay $39 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

Getting your Permit issued

​3. GET YOUR NON-PHOTO PERMIT ONLINE (Must be under 18 years old)

You may be eligible for your permit up to 10 days prior to your class start date. 
  • 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
  • Call 360-902-3900 if you have any questions or if you need to schedule at the DOL

​3. 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 State ID to prove your identity 
  • Call 360-902-3900 if you have any questions or if you need to schedule at the DOL.