Training school resources: Change a training school location
Before choosing a new location, make sure that the new location:
- Meets the zoning requirements of RCW 46.82.360(6)
- Is not within 1000 feet of a Licensing Service Office per RCW 46.82.360(1)
What you'll need
- A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to apply online.
- If you don't have one, you'll be able to create one before you start.
- For help visit How to set up account access.
Steps to change a training school location
- Update your address on all documents listed below and provide us with proof:
- Update your business license.
- The lease for school premises.
- The insurance for school premises that includes the street address for the school
- The insurance for vehicle(s)
- All vehicle registrations
- Log in or sign up to update the address.
- Select the “Update Physical Address” Account Maintenance Request (AMR).
- You will need to upload your lease and Certificates of Insurance during that process.
- If the school is a testing location you will need to submit an “Update Contract” AMR to provide us with:
- An updated Driver Training Schools Examinations Site Information form.
- New drive routes.
- Select the “Update Physical Address” Account Maintenance Request (AMR).
After we've received your application
- An auditor will contact you to schedule an inspection of your school and vehicles.
- Allow at least 4 weeks for processing.
- If you haven't received your license after 4 weeks, please contact us.
Post your license
- Log in to print your license after you've met all requirements.
- You may also request DOL to print and mail you your license. You will pay a $5 print fee for each mailed copy.
- Post your license at your place of business before you start instructing students.
Related information
- Driver Training School (DTS) Instructor Curriculum
- RCW 46.82 Driver Training Schools
- WAC 308–108 Driver Training Schools
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: tse@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.902.3703
