How to get your license: Driver training school
Who needs a license?
Anyone who has a business that provides driving instruction for a fee.
How to apply
For the main school location:
- 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
For a branch location:
- 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
After we've received your application:
- You'll be contacted by an auditor to schedule an inspection of your school and vehicles.
- Allow at least 4 weeks for processing.
Post your license
- 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.
Related information
- How to renew your license
- Driver training programs: Information to help parents and teens choose a driver training program.
- RCW 46.82 Driver training schools
- Chapter 308-108 Driver training schools
