News release

February 17, 2009

Othello Driver Licensing Office closing permanently

OTHELLO — Adams County residents are advised the Othello Driver Licensing Service Office (LSO), located at 455 E Hemlock, Suite D, is closing permanently due to non-renewal of the current lease agreement.

The last day of service at the Othello LSO will be Wednesday, February 25, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.).

The office closure is part of Governor Chris Gregoire’s plan to reinvent government services. As part of this plan, DOL will consolidate 25 driver licensing offices around the state and offer more online and self-service options. The Othello LSO is operated by one employee and has been open three days a week.

Customers can conduct many transactions, including renewing a driver license or ordering a duplicate driver license online at www.dol.wa.gov. Customers that must visit an office in-person can go to:

Moses Lake Driver Licensing Service Office
1007 W Broadway
Moses Lake WA 98837
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The phone number is (509) 765-5550.

Any additional questions can be directed to our Customer Service Center in Olympia at (360) 902-3900.