Transfer your CDL
What you need to know before visiting an office
You must have an appointment to come into a driver licensing office. You can schedule an appointment online.
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To transfer your CDL, make an appointment to visit a driver licensing office location. You'll need to:
- Show your valid out-of-state (OOS) or Washington driver license.
- Provide proof of Washington State residency.
- Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency.
- Submit CDL medical documents.
- Complete self-certification.
- Take any required knowledge tests. See hazardous materials endorsement (HME) for other requirements for HME.
- Pay the fees.
Always verify the document we issue you is correct. If you have questions, please ask us.
- At the time of transferring to WA, if you surrender your OOS CDL, you'll be required to meet all WA CDL requirements to get a CDL issued. See Steps to getting a CDL.
- If your OOS license is non-transferable you will need to meet all CDL requirements. See Steps to getting a CDL.
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