Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a WA State ID number?

You must have a WA State ID number to get a permit or take the written exam. It is free to obtain your number on the Department of Licensing (DOL) website. Simply click the 'Apply Now' button, then find the link that says 'Log in or join' under 'Pre-Apply Online.' Fill out your information to create a License eXpress account. Once you have entered all of the required information, you will then need to login to that account to find your 'WDL' number. The whole process takes about 10-15 minutes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us.

**Note** you may not have time to take your test if you wait until exam time to get this number.

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How do I get a permit?

Pass the WA State knowledge test
Register for a teen driver's ed course
- When you register for a course, you must send us your WA State ID number for us to inform the DOL that you are registered. Only then can you get your permit this way.

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How do I get a license?

You must pass the WA State written and driving exam to get a license. If you are under 18 years old, you must pass a driver's education course, have had a permit for at least 6 months, and be 16 years old to get a license.