Training school resources: Change ownership of a training school
Things to know
- If the school is a testing location, please contact us for the process to change ownership.
- Cost: $500 application fee (non-refundable)
- You must apply within 10 days of purchasing an existing school from current owner.
- Allow 4 weeks for processing. You will be able to operate using the current license during this time.
Steps to apply
- File a Business License Application with the Department of Revenue.
- Submit a Driver Training School License Application.
- Pay a $500 application fee (non-refundable) - Check/money order payable to Department of Licensing. Include the following:
- Copy of the business purchase agreement for school
- Copy of lease for school premises
- Proof of insurance for school premises that includes the street address for the school
- Proof of insurance for vehicle(s)
- Copy of all vehicle registrations
- A packet for each non-instructor employee and/or owner, see staff certificate
- If Instructors are already licensed, send in a list of all instructors
- Curriculum forms:
- Policy
- Student record
- Behind the Wheel form
- Flow chart
- Final test and answers
- Mail documents and fees to:
DOL BPD
Driver Training Schools
PO Box 3097
Seattle, WA 98124-3907
After we've received your application
- Allow at least 4 weeks for processing.
- If you haven't received your license after 4 weeks, please contact us.
- The school can operate under the current license while the application is processing.
- An auditor will contact you to schedule an inspection of your school and vehicles.
Post your license
- We will mail your license after you've met all the requirements.
- Post all applicable licenses at your place of business before you start instructing students.
