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... The 14-year-old pact allows Germans living in the state to exchange their German license for a WA one without having to go back through the testing process. The same courtesy is extended to Washingtonians in Germany. More than 4,000 Germans have obtained WA DLs as a result.
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This week, DOL — represented by Beau Perschbacher, center, and Meg McCann — welcomed Uli Fischer, Boris Ruge, and Ulrich Suedbeck (left to right) of Germany. They were in Olympia for a ceremonial signing to commemorate the renewal of a driver license reciprocity agreement. ... https://t.co/6X6X1LMGFn
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A new video from the Department of Licensing provides helpful information for driver training schools, parents, and anyone else with an interest in Washington’s driver training required curriculum: https://t.co/es94uuqb5S #DriverTraining #DriversEd #RequiredCurriculum #DOL
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Can I use my #EnhancedDriverLicense (EDL) to enter Canada and return to the U.S.? Can I use my #EDL to board a plane? Do I need to pass the knowledge or driving tests to get an EDL? What documents do I need? Answers to these questions and more: https://t.co/bVlkwUyir1. #DOL https://t.co/ktU4QhfoaX
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Our Seattle West office is open after a delayed start due to a facilities issue. Thank you for your patience. #DOL
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Our Seattle West licensing service office is delayed in opening today due to a facilities issue. We apologize for the inconvenience. Find alternate locations: https://t.co/imYYPKyL1f #DOL
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