Driver licensing fees
This list shows you a general idea of what you'd pay. It may not cover all situations. For renewal fees, check your renewal notice or License eXpress account. For an exact amount contact a driver license office.
See which payment options we accept.
Getting your first WA — ID card, permit, or driver license
| First ID card | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ID card | See Get your WA ID card | $54 for 6 yrs |
| Enhanced ID card (EID) | See Get your EDL/EID | $78 for 6 yrs |
Upgrading your WA ID card to an EID |
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| Upgrade to EID | $4 per year for the time remaining on your license. | $4 — $24 |
| First instruction (learner's) permit | More information | Total* |
|---|---|---|
| Learner's permit | See Instruction (learner's) permits Also called Instruction permit |
$25 for 1 yr |
| Renew learner's permit | Visit driver license office | $25 for 1 yr |
| Replace your learner's permit | See Replace your lost or stolen permit | $20 |
| Motorcycle learner's permit | See How to get your endorsement or permit | $15 for 90 days |
| Renew motorcycle learner's permit | Renew your permit at a driver license office | $15 for 90 days |
| Commercial license permit (CLP) | See Steps to getting your CDL Also called Commercial Driver License Learner’s permit |
$40 |
| First driver license | More information | Total* |
|---|---|---|
| Driver license | $35 application fee + $54 issuance fee = See Steps to getting your first license Also called First Washington driver license |
$89 for 6 yrs |
| Enhanced driver license (EDL) | $35 application fee + $78 issuance fee = See Steps to getting your EDL/EID Also called Original Enhanced driver license (EDL) |
$113 for 6 yrs |
Upgrading your WA driver license to an EDL |
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| Upgrade to EDL | $4 per year for the time remaining on your license. See Steps to getting your EDL/EID (Not available for licenses with "military" expiration.) |
$4 — $24 |
*Note: If you're taking driver training, you'll also pay additional school fees to get your first license.
Testing
| Take a test | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test | Cost varies by location. Check with your testing location for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Driving test | Cost varies by location. Check with your testing location for the exact amount. | Varies |
| CDL knowledge test | See Knowledge test: CDL | $35 |
| CDL skills test | See Skills test: CDL |
$250 |
| Motorcycle knowledge test | Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Motorcycle riding skills test | Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Sidecar/Trike knowledge test | Cost varies by location. Check with your sidecar/trike training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Sidecar/Trike riding skills test | Cost varies by location. Check with your sidecar/trike training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
Updating your card
| Get an updated card | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Get a license/ID card before the next renewal | When you change your name, address, or endorsement, you may get an updated card. See Update your driver license or ID card. | |
| If you get it at an office. | $10 | |
| if you get it online, see View replacement options. | $20 |
Renewing your card
| Renew ID card/EID | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ID renew fee | View renewal options | $54 for 6 yrs |
| EID renew fee | View renewal options | $78 for 6 yrs |
| Renew driver license | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Renew fee | View renew options | $54 for 6 yrs |
| If more than 60 days late | $54 renew + $10 late fee = | $64 for 6 yrs |
| While out of state | View out of state instructions | $54 for 6 yrs |
| To extend expire date for 12 months while out of state | View out of state instructions | $5 |
| Renew with motorcycle endorsement | $54 renew + $30 motorcycle = Also called Driver License Renewal with motorcycle endorsement |
$84 for 6 yrs |
| Renew with CDL endorsement | $54 renew + $102 CDL = Also called Commercial Driver License Renewal |
$156 for 6 yrs |
| Renew with CDL and motorcycle endorsements | $54 renew + $102 CDL + $30 motorcycle = Also called CDL Renewal with motorcycle endorsements |
$186 for 6 yrs |
| Get a revised license before the next renewal | Update your name, address, photo or endorsement. See Update your driver license or ID card (Additional fees may apply) |
$10 |
| Renew enhanced driver license (EDL) | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Renew fee | View renewal options Also called Enhanced Driver License Renewal |
$78 for 6 yrs |
| If more than 60 days late | $78 renew + $10 late fee = | $88 for 6 yrs |
| Renew with motorcycle endorsement | $78 renew + $30 motorcycle = Also called EDL Renewal with motorcycle endorsement |
$108 for 6 yrs |
| Renew with commercial driver license endorsement (CDL) | $78 renew + $102 CDL = Also called Enhanced Commercial Driver License (ECDL) Renewal |
$180 for 6 yrs |
| Renew with CDL and motorcycle endorsement | $78 renew + $102 CDL + $30 motorcycle = Also called ECDL Renewal with motorcycle endorsement |
$210 for 6 yrs |
| Get a revised EDL before the next renewal | Update your name, address, photo or endorsement. See Update your EDL/EID (Additional fees may apply) |
$10 |
Replace a card
| Replace lost or stolen card | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ID card | View replacement options | $20 |
| Enhanced ID card (EID) | View replacement options | $20 |
| Driver license | View replacement options | $20 |
| Enhanced license (EDL) | View replacement options | $20 |
Endorsements
| Motorcycle | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Add motorcycle endorsement | $15 license/application fee + $2 per yr for the time remaining on your license = See Motorcycles Also called Add an Original 2 or 3 wheel motorcycle endorsement |
$17 — $27 |
| Renew motorcycle endorsement | $54 license + $30 motorcycle = View renewal options |
$84 for 6 yrs |
| Active duty military | If you have a non-expiring license | $27 |
| Motorcycle knowledge test | Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Motorcycle riding skills test | Cost varies by location. Check with your motorcycle training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Sidecar/Trike knowledge test | Cost varies by location. Check with your sidecar/trike training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Sidecar/Trike riding skills test | Cost varies by location. Check with your sidecar/trike training school for the exact amount. | Varies |
| Commercial driver license (CDL) | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| CDL knowledge test | See Knowledge test: CDL | $35 |
| Commercial license permit (CLP) | When you apply for a permit. See Commercial License Permit (CLP) Also called Commercial driver license Learner's Permit (CLP) |
$40 |
| CDL skills test | See Skills test: CDL. Your test fee gets you 2 attempts. If you change examiners after your first attempt, you may have to pay the fee again. | $250 |
| CDL skills test for school bus endorsement | See CDL testing. Your test fee gets you 2 attempts. If you change examiners after your first attempt, you may have to pay the fee again. | $100 |
| Reduced CDL skills test (Head Start only) | See Skills test: CDL | $225 |
| Add CDL endorsement to a WA driver license | $10 license fee + $17 per yr for the time remaining on your license = | $27 — $112 |
| Add CDL special endorsement to a WA driver license | See: | $10 |
| Transfer out-of-state CDL to a WA CDL | $102 CDL fee + $54 license fee + $35 application = See Apply for, update, or transfer your CDL (Fees may vary depending on your license expire day) |
$191 |
| CDL re-qualification | See Commercial Driver License (CDL) disqualifications | $35 |
Military personnel and dependents
| Driver license | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Update the expiration date | See Military personnel | $10 |
| Replace "military" license while out of state | See Military personnel | $20 |
Agriculture permits (under 18)
| Type | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Get first agriculture permit | See Agricultural permits Also called Get Original agriculture permit |
$55 |
| Renew agriculture permit | Renew each year at a driver licensing office. Also called Agriculture permit Renewal |
$15 |
| Replace lost or stolen agriculture permit | Replace your permit at a driver licensing office. Also called Agriculture permit Replacement |
$20 |
| Update agricultural permit | Update your permit: name, address, or photo at a driver licensing office | $10 |
Restricted driver licenses and reinstatements
| Type | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for Occupational/Restricted driver license (ORL) | See Occupational/Restricted driver license Also called Restricted Driver License application (Occupational Restricted license - ORL, or Ignition Interlock license - IIL) |
$100 |
| Apply for Ignition Interlock driver license (IIL) | See Ignition Interlock driver license Also called Restricted Driver License application (Occupational Restricted license - ORL, or Ignition Interlock license - IIL) |
$100 |
| Request a DUI hearing | See How to request a hearing | $375 |
| Get license reissued after suspension or revocation: Non-alcohol | See Types of suspensions (Additional fees may apply) |
$75 |
| Get license reissued after suspension or revocation: Alcohol | See Types of suspensions (Additional fees may apply) |
$150 |
| Get probationary driver license after a DUI conviction or deferred prosecution | (Additional fees may apply) | $50 |
| CDL re-qualification | See Commercial Driver License (CDL) disqualifications | $35 |
| Check your license status and/or find out how to get your license back if you've lost your driving rights: Learn how to reinstate your license | Free | |
Miscellaneous fees
| Type | More information | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase a copy of your driving record | See Purchase a driving record | $13 |
Fee payment options
| Pay with your: | For online services | For licensing office |
|---|---|---|
| American Express – credit/debit | Yes | Yes – at most offices* |
| Discover – credit/debit | No | Yes – at most offices* |
| MasterCard – credit/debit | Yes | Yes – at most offices* |
| Visa – credit/debit | Yes | Yes – at most offices* |
| Check Make checks payable "Department of Licensing" |
Yes | Yes |
| Cash | No | Yes |
*Some office accept credit/debit card but you'll be charged a fee.
These offices only accept cash/check: Coulee Dam, Davenport, Friday Harbor, Forks, Goldendale, Newport, Republic, and South Bend.
