Washington State Department of Licensing

A "we're closed" sign is shown. All driver licensing offices are closed today (Thursday, Feb. 19) for training. Online services are available at dol.wa.gov.

REMINDER: All driver licensing offices are closed today (Thursday, Feb. 19) for training. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

An empty driver licensing office is pictured. All driver licensing offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 19 for training. Go online anytime at dol.wa.gov.

All driver licensing offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 19 for training. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

Sorry, no knowledge or skills testing. Credit or debit only.

Find out where we're headed next: dol.wa.gov/driver-licen...

A concept D.O.L. 2 Go vehicle is pictured. (Department of Licensing mobile events are held at locations, not out of cars.) Events coming soon include: February 18 at the Lopez Island Family Resource Center (23 Pear Tree Lane) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; February 20 at the Labor & Industries building in Kelso (711 Vine Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; February 20 at the Muckleshoot Community Center in Auburn (17432 Southeast 392nd Street) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and February 25 at the Tacoma Rescue Mission (504 South 30th Street) from noon to 3 p.m. D.O.L. 2 Go focuses on helping people who may have barriers to visiting driver licensing offices. It offers the same services. No appointment is necessary.

DOL2Go serves Washington residents with barriers to visiting a traditional driver licensing office. The mobile team provides:

• First-time WA driver license or ID card
• Renewals
• Out-of-state transfers
• Driver record
• Reinstatement letters
• Document review for proof of identity

The Oak Harbor driver licensing office will be closed for repairs Tuesday, Feb. 17. If you need in-person service, consider the Anacortes, Mount Vernon, or Smokey Point offices. Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

All DOL offices are closed Monday, February 16. Offices normally open on Saturdays are closed February 14. Go online anytime: dol.wa.gov

All Department of Licensing offices are closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day. Offices normally open on Saturdays are closed Feb. 14.

Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

The Bellingham driver licensing office will be closed Feb. 13 through March 10. Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

Friendly reminder: The Bellingham driver licensing office will be closed for maintenance Feb. 13 through March 10. If you need in-person service during that time, consider the Mount Vernon or Smokey Point offices. Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Keep Washington Evergreen special design license plate is shown. The plate features green lettering on a white background.

NOW AVAILABLE! Inspired by a plate issued in the 1970s, the Keep Washington Evergreen license plate features classic green lettering on a white background. Proceeds support electric charging stations.

Get it here: dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and...

Due to the Seahawks' championship parade, the Seattle DOL2Go event scheduled for today has been canceled. With many roads blocked off, parking and access would be a challenge.

The event will be rescheduled.

Due to the Seahawks' championship parade, the Seattle DOL2Go event scheduled for today has been canceled. With many roads blocked off, parking and access would be a challenge.

The event will be rescheduled. Find out where we're headed at dol.wa.gov/dol2go.

Learn more: dol.wa.gov/dol2go

A concept D.O.L. 2 Go vehicle is pictured. (Department of Licensing mobile events are held at locations, not out of cars.) Events coming soon include: February 10 at the Quincy Public Library (208 Central Avenue South) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; February 11 at the Compass Center in Seattle (201 Alaskan Way South) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; February 12 at the Labor & Industries building in Kelso (711 Vine Street) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and February 13 at the Labor & Industries building in Kelso (711 Vine Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. D.O.L. 2 Go focuses on helping people who may have barriers to visiting driver licensing offices. It offers the same services. No appointment is necessary.

DOL2Go serves Washington residents with barriers to visiting a traditional driver licensing office. The mobile team provides:

• First-time WA driver license or ID card
• Renewals
• Out-of-state transfers
• Driver record
• Reinstatement letters
• Document review for proof of identity

Do you need an appointment? It depends. You need an appointment for these services: first-time driver license, including knowledge and skills testing; first-time identification card; enhanced driver license or I.D.; reinstatement and testing; name change on license or I.D.; commercial driver license or commercial learner permit, including knowledge test; agricultural permit and testing; and occupational restricted license. Go online to dol.wa.gov for the following: renew driver license or I.D.; renew car or boat registration; renew professional license; pre-apply for driver license, I.D., or enhanced license or I.D.; change address on license or I.D.; replace lost or stolen license or I.D.; add motorcycle permit or endorsement; buy a copy of your driving record; submit D.U.I. hearing request; and report sale of vehicle or boat.

Why visit us in person if you don't need to? While a trip can't be avoided for some licensing needs, many services are available online.

If an office visit is required, skip the line by making an appointment at dol.wa.gov.

Photo of a football helmet and football next to an open bottle with alcohol. Text on the graphic says: "Sober Driver Playbook. Designate a sober M.V.P. for the ride home. Keep your head in the game and consider non-alcoholic drinks. Remember defense: Don't let anyone drive away impaired."

If you have game day plans, make sure to include a sober ride. We all want to get home safely.

Our DOL2Go mobile licensing event in Oroville was canceled today due to technical issues. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We're working on scheduling a new event. Check our DOL2Go calendar for updates: dol.wa.gov/dol2go

A courtesy postcard featuring an image of a truck is shown. The postcard indicates the recipient's vehicle tabs have expired. A Q.R. code to renew online at dol.wa.gov appears. If you have title and licensing questions, you can call 360-902-3770.

Driving with expired tabs can result in a ticket/fine. You don't want that. We don't want that.

Which is why we're mailing courtesy notices to people with lapsed registrations. Renew (and sign up for email reminders) at dol.wa.gov or at a vehicle licensing office.

A concept D.O.L. 2 Go vehicle is pictured. (Department of Licensing mobile events are held at locations, not out of cars.) Events coming soon include: February 4 at the Wallapa Harbor Community Center in South Bend (916 West First Street) from noon to 5 p.m.; February 5 at the Labor & Industries building in Kelso (711 Vine Street) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; February 6 at the Labor & Industries building in Kelso (711 Vine Street) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and February 6 in Oroville (821 Apple Way Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. D.O.L. 2 Go focuses on helping people who may have barriers to visiting driver licensing offices. It offers the same services. No appointment is necessary.

We're meeting underserved Washington residents where they are. The DOL2Go team provides:

• First-time WA driver license or ID card
• Renewals
• Out-of-state transfers
• Driver record
• Reinstatement letters
• Document review for proof of identity

Learn more: dol.wa.gov/dol2go

a man in a suit and tie is talking into a microphone while a crowd looks on . Alt: Bill Murray repeats the word "again" in the film "Groundhog Day."

It's Groundhog Day and we're talking about REAL ID ... again. Why? Because if you don't have REAL ID-compliant ID (such as a passport or an enhanced license), you may need to pay a $45 fee to fly within the U.S. ✈️

Get what you need now and be prepared!

REALIDwa.com

A piece of paper with three customer messages is taped to a blue background. The messages say: "Dear D.O.L.: Very nice and made the process very simple and easy." "Very nice and took time to explain all the differences between licenses." "All staff were very friendly, and always have been." Signed by D.O.L. customers.

So many nice customer compliments for our Pullman driver licensing office. Way to go, team!

The Bellingham driver licensing office will be closed Feb. 13 to March 4. Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

The Bellingham driver licensing office will be closed for maintenance Feb. 13 through March 4. If you need in-person service during that time, consider our Mount Vernon or Smokey Point locations. Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Learn where we'll be next: dol.wa.gov/dol2go

Since its inception, our mobile licensing team has issued more than 9,000 credentials to people with barriers to visiting a traditional licensing office.

A concept D.O.L. 2 Go vehicle is pictured. (Department of Licensing mobile events are held at locations, not out of cars.) Events coming soon include: January 28 at the Homeless Connect event in Spokane (202 West Spokane Falls Boulevard) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; January 29 at the Homeless Connect event in Aberdeen (208 West Market Street) from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; January 30 at the Public Library in Kelso (351 Three Rivers Drive) from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and January 31 at the Public Library in Kelso (351 Three Rivers Drive) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. D.O.L. 2 Go focuses on helping people who may have barriers to visiting driver licensing offices. It offers the same services. No appointment is necessary.

DOL2Go meets underserved Washington residents where they are! The mobile team provides:

• First-time WA driver license or ID card
• Renewals
• Out-of-state transfers
• Driver record
• Reinstatement letters
• Document review for proof of identity

Learn more: dol.wa.gov/dol2go

An enhanced ID can be used to board domestic flights. You can also use it at the land or sea border crossings into Canada and Mexico.

January 19, 2026 is a Discover Pass free day! You won't need a Discover Pass when visiting Washington State Parks, Department of Natural Resources, or Fish and Wildlife lands on free days. This message is from the Washington State Department of Licensing.

Appropriately enough, MLK Day is a free day at Washington State Parks, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish & Wildlife lands.

For the days that aren't free, get the Discover Pass when you renew your car registration at dol.wa.gov. Or get it here: https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov/

All D.O.L. offices are closed Monday, January 19. Offices normally open on Saturdays are closed January 17. Go online anytime: dol.wa.gov

All Department of Licensing offices are closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices normally open on Saturdays are closed Jan. 17.

Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.

Graphic of a fake text message urging the customer to pay an outstanding traffic ticket. The message is marked "scam." We never send messages like these. The customer should delete them and mark as "spam."

Don't be fooled by the latest text scam threatening fines, license suspension, and legal action if you don't pay a fake traffic ticket. 🙄

We NEVER send messages likes this.

Please don't respond to such texts or click any links. Do not pay. Simply mark as spam and delete.

Learn more: dol.wa.gov/driver-licen...

Graphic of a mobile device that is on the enhanced documents guide webpage on dol.wa.gov. For an enhanced driver license or I.D., you'll need documents showing proof of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, and proof of Washington residency.

Applying for an enhanced driver license/ID? Our documents guide will help you find everything you need so you don't waste a trip.

Pro tip: If your current legal name doesn't match the name on the documents, you'll need to bring in all documents that show the name change.

An older vehicle with a collector vehicle license plate is shown. There are new requirements for collector vehicle, horseless carriage license plates in 2026.

New requirements mean you’ll need proof of insurance and a second, daily vehicle to get a collector license plate.

If you already have a vehicle registered with a collector plate, documentation is needed only if we request it.

Learn more: licensingexpress.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/n...