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Scroll down the page, you will see a box on the right side with the heading Resourcesclick Register for Classes

You will then see a list of schools, find the school you are attending and click on it. The next screen will show you any classes that are available and as you can see, you can also pay for any missed drives and DOL test retakes. After you find the course and dates you want, click on the words: Click here to register and pay for course.

Once you complete your registration/payment, you will receive a receipt via e-mail confirming enrollment for the course. Below is information on how to pre apply for a learners permit.

  • Go to dol.wa.gov
  • In the orange box, click on the words Get a driver license
  • Click on the words Steps to getting your first license. On the next page click on the words Instruction permits. The next page will take you to the requirements. Under How to get an instruction permit, click on the words pre-apply online. The last page will take you to the instructions page. Finally, under #3 Pre-apply online, click on the word Pre-apply. This takes you to the form that must be filled out with all the important information regarding the identity of the student.
  • Upon completion of this form you will be given a confirmation number. You must give this number to your traffic safety instructor, Laurie Ledbetter at 360-507-3791. He will log into a special DOL account and verify that you are enrolled in the traffic safety course. Please allow the instructor 24 to 48 hours for transmission of information. Once the confirmation number has been entered into DOL’s database, the parent and student can go to the local DOL office and obtain a student driving permit. Currently the cost is $25.00.

The student must bring two proofs of identity

  1. *Certified birth certificate, or
  2. Military photo ID, or
  3. Passport, or
  4. WA state ID card, or
  5. School yearbook with recognizable photo
  6. Social Security Card with students’ signature

IMPORTANT If you have a Washington State Identification Card, you won’t have to preregister on DOL’s website, but you must give the number to your traffic safety instructor, Laurie Ledbetter at 360-507-3791..Youmust also convert it to a learners permit by going to the DOL.