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Washington permit test: what to bring

What to bring to the Washington permit test

Who this checklist covers: First-time standard passenger-vehicle learner permits completed in person with a photograph: age 15 with approved driver training, or age 15 years 6 months and older through the knowledge-test route. Includes citizens and noncitizens. Excludes enhanced/REAL ID credentials, transfers and road tests.

Bring originals unless the official list says copies are accepted. Items marked Under 18 apply only to minors.

Application

Pre-apply for a WDL number and complete the permit applicationCreate or sign in to License Express; keep your WDL number for the testing/training provider and office visit. Reuse an existing WDL number if you already have one.Source: official Washington page for Pre-apply for a WDL number and complete the permit application

Identity

An accepted original identity-document combinationBring one stand-alone document, two A-list documents, one A-list plus two B-list documents, or four B-list documents with at least one showing name and birth date. A valid U.S. passport is a stand-alone example; foreign and immigration documents have listed alternatives. Copies, scans and photographs of documents are not accepted.Source: official Washington page for An accepted original identity-document combination
Parent/guardian identity documents if using that alternativeIf age 25 or younger and using this alternative, bring your parent/guardian, their qualifying identity documents, a document showing your name/birth date, and proof of your relationship. Court guardianship, foster youth, Job Corps and agency verification alternatives follow the official identity guide.Source: official Washington page for Parent/guardian identity documents if using that alternative
Evidence of your current name if your documents differBring qualifying identity in the new name or a filed/certified marriage record, divorce decree, court order or other accepted legal record. Update SSA if your assigned-SSN name has changed.Source: official Washington page for Evidence of your current name if your documents differ

Social Security number

Your SSN if assigned, or the no-SSN declarationProvide your number for SSA verification. If none is assigned, use DOL’s declaration process; a separate Social Security card is not universally required.Source: official Washington page for Your SSN if assigned, or the no-SSN declaration

Residency

Your current Washington residential address for the applicationThe application requires your Washington residence address and identifying/driving-history information. The standard-permit checklist does not impose enhanced-license residency or citizenship documents.Source: official Washington page for Your current Washington residential address for the application

Parent or guardian

An authorized adult’s permission and relationship documentsUnder 18Bring the parent/guardian and birth, adoption or school records linking you. If you do not live with a parent/guardian, a qualifying responsible adult over 21 may give permit permission; their permission alone does not establish your identity. Follow the official exceptions for foster care, juvenile rehabilitation and homeless youth.Source: official Washington page for An authorized adult’s permission and relationship documents

Driver education

Training enrollment or a passed knowledge testAt age 15, enroll in approved training, give the school your WDL number and apply no earlier than 10 days before the course starts. Without training, be at least 15 years 6 months and pass the knowledge test; that route cannot lead to a driver license before age 18.Source: official Washington page for Training enrollment or a passed knowledge test

Fees

Payment for the permit and any testing-provider chargeThe permit fee is $35. Knowledge-test charges vary by testing provider.Source: official Washington page for Payment for the permit and any testing-provider charge

Vision test

Be ready for any required vision or medical screeningBring corrective lenses used for driving. DOL may require a specialist’s vision or medical report when a condition affects driving; complete any screening requested for your in-person application.Source: official Washington page for Be ready for any required vision or medical screening

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Official list: https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/get-your-first-license-or-permit/get-your-learner-permit

Where to go and how to book

Use an approved knowledge-test provider or the driver-training enrollment route, then book a driver licensing office appointment to finish the photo-permit application. Bring your identity documents and minor approver if applicable.

Find an officehttps://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/driver-licensing-offices Book an appointmenthttps://dol.wa.gov/appointments

Source: dol.wa.gov

Test languages and ID

Test languages

Confirm available test languages with your office or the official Washington State Department of Licensing site before you book.

Ready for the test itself?

The documents get you in the door; the questions are what you pass. Take the free Washington practice test, or see the Washington DMV facts page for fees, age rules, and the question count.

Sources

Each checklist item quotes its official page. We fetched and checked these pages on 2026-10-05:

Rules change. If your office asks for something not listed here, the office is right. Spot a mistake? Tell us through the contact page.

Reviewed by Kevin Vu, CA DOI #4037122 · Last updated 2026-10-05

Washington permit test day: what to bring and where to go