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How Washington DOL appointments work
Washington's driver licensing offices serve customers by appointment; DOL says walk-in service is extremely limited or may be unavailable. New residents must book. Most knowledge and drive tests aren't at DOL offices at all: they're at driver training schools and testing locations. Vehicle tabs and titles are done at separate vehicle licensing offices, which take walk-ins.
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Check if you can skip it
Most renewals, replacements and address changes can be done in License Express. Take our 3-question check first.
Take the check - 2
Book the office
On DOL's scheduler or in License Express. Offices release extra same-day appointments each morning, so check early if you need one soon.
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Book tests with a testing location
Knowledge and drive tests are mostly given by driver training schools and testing locations, which set their own fees. A few DOL offices test on set days.
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Go on the right day
Most offices are open Tuesday to Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, and open an hour later on Thursdays.
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Save your plan
Add it to My plan here to get your checklist and a calendar reminder.
Source:Washington DOL: driver licensing offices(opens official site)