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How do I apply for a WA drivers license if I am younger than 18? Washington
Driver License Requirements for WA Teens
If you're a teen driver, you can obtain a drivers license at 16. But first, you must own a drivers permit.Apply for a Washington Learners Permit
You can obtain a permit at 15, provided you are enrolled in a state-approved drivers education class and apply for the permit no more than 10 days before the course begins. Or, if you prefer not to enroll in drivers ed, you must wait until you turn 15 1/2 to complete a drivers permit application.Before applying, you'll need to study for the 25-question knowledge test, in which you must answer at least 20 correctly to pass. All test questions are based on information contained in the state's drivers manual, your prime study source. You can obtain a manual from any DOL office, or by downloading from the DOL website.
After studying the manual, take at least one permit practice test. These exams abound online, allowing you take as many as needed until you feel certain of acing the actual permit test.
When you're ready to apply, visit your local DOL location with:
- Proof of identity.
- A completed Parental Authorization Affidavit.
- A signed application from your drivers education instructor, if applicable.
- Cash or a check to pay the $20 learners permit fee.
Requirements Before Applying for a Drivers License
Before you can apply for a drivers license, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Complete a state-approved driver training course.
- Hold the permit, which is valid for one year, for a minimum of six months (or four months if you've completed drivers ed).
- Get at least 50 hours of supervised driving, with 10 of the hours occurring at night. You must be supervised by someone who has been licensed for a minimum of five years.
- Avoid any traffic violations within six months of applying for the driver license.
- Be free of any alcohol or drug convictions while holding the permit.
Apply for a Washington Drivers License
To apply, visit your local DOL office with:- A signed certificate confirming you completed a state-approved drivers education course.
- A parent or guardian to sign, at the office, a Parental Authorization Affidavit.
- Proof of identity.
- Proof of your Social Security number.
- Cash or a check to pay $25 driver license fee.
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