How to get your license: Driver training school

Who needs a license?

Anyone who has a business that provides driving instruction for a fee.

File a Business License Application.
Driver Training School License Application.
Application fee (non-refundable) – Check/money order payable to Department of Licensing. Include the following:
- Copy of lease for school premises.
- Proof of insurance for school premises.
- Proof of insurance for vehicle(s).
- Copy of all vehicle registrations.
- A packet for each non-instructor employee and/or owner, see staff certificate.
- A packet for each instructor, see How to get your license: Driver training instructor license.
- If you have changes, see Driver Training School/Instructor Change Request.
- 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 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

File a Business License Application.
Driver Training School Branch License Application.
Application fee (non-refundable) – Check/money order payable to Department of Licensing. Include the following:
- Copy of lease for school premises.
- Proof of insurance for school premises.
- Proof of insurance for vehicle(s).
Mail documents and fees to:
DOL BPD
Driver Training Schools
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

You'll be contacted by an auditor to schedule an inspection of your school and vehicles.
Allow at least 4 weeks for processing.

After you've met all requirements your school license will be mailed to you.
Post your license at your place of business before you start instructing students.