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Washington State Department of Licensing

@WA_DOL

Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive. | Customer service questions: 360-902-3900 | Will your ID fly? Find out: https://nitter.cf/t.co/aTHDtSkQw3

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Why risk your next renewal notice getting lost in the mail? Go paperless and sign up for email reminders! They're less costly, more secure, arrive instantly, and provide one-click access to our 24/7 renewal portal. Switch to email reminders: dol.wa.gov/reminders
We're issuing new official vehicle renewal notices. No more full-sized letters! Now you'll get either a postcard or an email. Don't want a postcard? Save time and paper by signing up for email reminders at dol.wa.gov.

ALT We're issuing new official vehicle renewal notices. No more full-sized letters! Now you'll get either a postcard or an email. Don't want a postcard? Save time and paper by signing up for email reminders at dol.wa.gov.

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Washington State Department of Licensing retweeted
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@NHTSAgovOct 30
Happy Halloween weekend! 🎃👻 Keep our streets and trick-or-treaters SAFE: 🚙 Schedule a rideshare. 🚕 Call a taxi. 🚗 Have a sober friend drive you home. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
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Being a roadside worker or first responder can be scary. A new training course is designed to help make them safer as vehicles pass. Starting next week, all first-time driver license applicants under age 25 must complete the online course.
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Kudos to our Union Gap office! Having an appointment can really make your office transaction quick and easy. We suggest looking for same-day appointments after 8:30 a.m. at dol.wa.gov.
One D.O.L. customer message. The message says, "I took my mother who just moved here from Texas to the Union Gap D.L.O. to obtain an enhanced I.D. card. From start to finish we were in and out in less than 30 minutes, a true testament that the appointment system really works! I’m a skeptic no more."

ALT One D.O.L. customer message. The message says, "I took my mother who just moved here from Texas to the Union Gap D.L.O. to obtain an enhanced I.D. card. From start to finish we were in and out in less than 30 minutes, a true testament that the appointment system really works! I’m a skeptic no more."

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This National Teen Driver Safety Week, we wanted to highlight some of the upcoming changes to driver education for teen drivers. These new requirements aim to improve driver safety and resources for younger drivers.
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A few reminders during Pedestrian Safety Month: 🛑 Always yield to pedestrians 🏫 Be extra alert in school zones 🦥 Slow down in busy areas Let's all watch out for each other and get home safely.
A blue S.U.V. is stopped at a crosswalk with a few stick figures. A school crossing guard is out on the crosswalk to stop traffic for a mother and child crossing the street.

ALT A blue S.U.V. is stopped at a crosswalk with a few stick figures. A school crossing guard is out on the crosswalk to stop traffic for a mother and child crossing the street.

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Today's question is based on our new work zone and first responder safety course, required of all first-time driver license applicants under age 25 starting Nov. 1. Type your answer in the comments.
Tuesday Trivia: Which of these is not related to a work zone? A. Orange barrel cone B. Arrow board traffic controller C. Yellow winding road sign D. An electronic message sign warning drivers to slow down

ALT Tuesday Trivia: Which of these is not related to a work zone? A. Orange barrel cone B. Arrow board traffic controller C. Yellow winding road sign D. An electronic message sign warning drivers to slow down

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The answer is C. It's a yellow warning sign for winding roads, not a work zone. Learn about the signs of a work zone in our online safety course: dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-a…
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No Discover Pass needed Saturday, Oct. 10 at Washington State Parks and other state-managed lands! Learn more: parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/… For the days that aren't free, get the Discover Pass when you renew your vehicle registration at dol.wa.gov.
October 10, 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.

ALT October 10, 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.

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The Moses Lake driver licensing office will close at noon Thursday, Oct. 8 due to staffing shortages. We apologize for the inconvenience. Online services are available 24/7 at dol.wa.gov.
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If you’re an aspiring driver turning 18 years old soon, be prepared for new driver education requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027. This is the first phase of a multi-year effort to train younger drivers under age 22.
Driver education required for 18-year-olds starting January 1, 2027. Two animated cars drive past a billboard sign. The sign reads: Who needs driver’s ed? 18 and younger in 2027. 19 and younger in 2028. 20 and younger in 2029. 21 and younger in 2030. If you are 18 or older in 2026, you are exempt.

ALT Driver education required for 18-year-olds starting January 1, 2027. Two animated cars drive past a billboard sign. The sign reads: Who needs driver’s ed? 18 and younger in 2027. 19 and younger in 2028. 20 and younger in 2029. 21 and younger in 2030. If you are 18 or older in 2026, you are exempt.

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If you want to snag an appointment at a nearby driver licensing office, we suggest checking for same-day slots after 8:30 a.m. You can then rest at ease knowing you'll be seen soon. Appointments can be booked only at dol.wa.gov.
Black and white images of a keyboard and 1990s computer monitor. Text says: When is the best time to check for appointments?

ALT Black and white images of a keyboard and 1990s computer monitor. Text says: When is the best time to check for appointments?

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. When approaching a crosswalk, slow down and stay alert for pedestrians. Our master brick driver knows how to follow the rules of the road.
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Starting next month, first-time driver license applicants under age 25 will need to complete a work zone and first responder safety course. It’s free, online, and available now to everyone.
A student driver driving past a work zone on his right side and an ambulance on his left. Text says: Work Zone and First Responder Training. New required online course for first-time driver license applicants under the age of 25 starting November 1.

ALT A student driver driving past a work zone on his right side and an ambulance on his left. Text says: Work Zone and First Responder Training. New required online course for first-time driver license applicants under the age of 25 starting November 1.

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Washington State Department of Licensing retweeted
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@NHTSAgovSep 30
Fall brings changing driving conditions. 🍂⚠️ Stay prepared so you're ready for anything behind the wheel.
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Can't visit a driver licensing office? DOL2Go may be coming to you! • First-time WA driver license or ID card • Renewals • Out-of-state transfers • Driver record • Reinstatement letters • Document review for proof of identity
A concept D.O.L. 2 Go vehicle and calendar of events. (Department of Licensing mobile events are held at locations, not out of cars.) Events coming soon include: October 1 at the Eatonville Family Agency (305 Center Street West) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; October 1 at East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (8251 Kendall Road) from noon to 6 p.m.; October 2 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds (1410 Virginia Street) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and October 7 at the Newport driver licensing office (1600 1st Street) from 9 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.

ALT A concept D.O.L. 2 Go vehicle and calendar of events. (Department of Licensing mobile events are held at locations, not out of cars.) Events coming soon include: October 1 at the Eatonville Family Agency (305 Center Street West) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; October 1 at East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (8251 Kendall Road) from noon to 6 p.m.; October 2 at the Skagit County Fairgrounds (1410 Virginia Street) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and October 7 at the Newport driver licensing office (1600 1st Street) from 9 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.

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