Tips for visiting an office: Driver licensing offices

Plan your visit to avoid the crowds.

The best times to visit a driver licensing office are:

• Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays.
• Weekday mornings.

The busiest times to visit an office are:

• Lunch time.
• Saturdays.
• The first day the office is open after a holiday.
• Weekdays after 3 p.m., when children get out of school.

Remember, driver licensing offices have shorter hours on Thursdays because they open an hour later.

Come prepared.

Before you go to the driver licensing office, make sure you have everything you need to:

• Apply for an Enhanced Driver License or ID Card
• Take your driving test.
• Apply for your first-time driver license.
• Get your Washington State driver license after moving here from another state.
• Apply for your Washington ID card.

Be ready to pay your fees

See Fees or call us at 360-902-3900 to find out how much your fees will be before you go to the office. You may pay your fees by cash, check, or money order.

Skip a trip. Go online.

If you received a renewal notice that says you are eligible to renew your driver license or ID card online, visit our website instead of traveling to a driver licensing office.