Tips for visiting an office: Driver licensing offices

Plan your visit to avoid the crowds

Best times to visit:	Busiest times:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Weekday mornings.	Lunch time. The 1st day the office is open after a holiday. Weekdays after 3 p.m., when children get out of school.

Remember, driver licensing offices have shorter hours on Thursdays because they open an hour later.

Pre-apply online.

If you're getting your first Washington license, ID card, or permit, you'll save time at the driver licensing office if you pre-apply online. You'll get a confirmation ID that you bring to the office. Show us the confirmation ID and we'll have all the information we need to get started.

Come prepared.

Before you go to the driver licensing office, make sure you have everything you need to:

• Apply for an enhanced driver license or ID card
• Take your driving test
• Apply for your first-time driver license
• Get a commercial driver permit or license
• Get your WA driver license when you move here
• Apply for your WA ID card

Be ready to pay your fees

See Fees and payment options to find out how much your fees will be before you go to the office, or call us: 360.902.3900.

Skip a trip. Go online.

If your renewal notice says you're eligible to renew your driver license or ID card online, see your options to Renew your driver license instead of traveling to a driver licensing office.

Questions? Need help?

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