Washington State Department of Licensing
location_on WA DOL office listing — Vancouver, WA
Location Details
Address
1201 Northeast 136th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98684
Phone
Not listed — call the WA DOL main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official WA DOL site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Washington
Planning to take your written permit test at Washington State Department of Licensing? Here's what WA DOL requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 40 multiple-choice questions; must answer 32 out of 40 correctly (80%). Passing score valid 2 years.
Appointments: Yes — schedule at a driver licensing office or authorized training/testing location.
Bring: Proof of identity documents; applicants under 18 must bring parent/guardian plus documents showing connection (birth certificate, adoption records, or school records); must obtain a WDL number via pre-application first.
If you don't pass: No stated overall limit; check with testing location for retake policy.
Renewing Your License in Washington
Washington licenses are valid for 6 years and a standard renewal costs $61. Renew online via License Express unless you are 70+, need a vision screening, require a new photo, or renewed online at the last expiration; those drivers must renew in person.
When to renew: Up to 1 year before expiration; can renew up to 8 years after expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step WA renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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