Licensing

Department of Licensing launching new, fully modernized driver licensing system September 4

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Department of Licensing launching new, fully modernized driver licensing system September 4 by DOL Blog Online and in-person service disruptions expected August 26 to September 3 The Washington State Department of Licensing is preparing to launch a modernized driver licensing system at the end of August, and customers need to be aware of office closures … Read more

Department of Licensing to begin new marking on all standard-issue driver licenses and ID cards starting July 1 to help bring state into compliance with REAL ID Act

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Department of Licensing to begin new marking on all standard-issue driver licenses and ID cards starting July 1 to help bring state into compliance with REAL ID Act by DOL Blog On Oct. 1, 2020, the REAL ID law goes into effect in Washington. Olympia – Next week, the Department of Licensing (DOL) will begin marking … Read more

Department of Licensing nears completion of new driver licensing system

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Department of Licensing nears completion of new driver licensing system by DOL Blog State agency sets deployment date in late August 2018 OLYMPIA— The Washington State Department of Licensing is preparing to launch a new, fully modernized driver licensing system. The $ 34.8 million DRIVES R2 project will improve services to citizens, agency business partners, … Read more

Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

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Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act by DOL Blog New marking to be added to all standard-issue driver licenses and ID cards Choose the identification that works best for you. (Click for larger view) Olympia – Starting July 1, 2018, the Department of Licensing (DOL) will begin marking all standard … Read more

Department of Licensing to launch a series of community visits in April

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Department of Licensing to launch a series of community visits in April by DOL Blog Director Pat Kohler and the agency’s new outreach director to share information about the agency’s efforts to protect personal information and provide enhanced customer care and services Olympia, WA – This month, officials from the Department of Licensing will begin … Read more

DOL vehicle licensing system will be down on December 10 for system replacement

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DOL vehicle licensing system will be down on December 10 for system replacement by DOL Blog On December 12, 2016, the Washington State Department of Licensing will begin using a new, state-of-the-art computer system for all vehicle and boat title and registration transactions statewide. This new system replaces a 30-year-old, text-based system with a modern … Read more

Fuel tax, some licensing fees will increase July 1

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Fuel tax, some licensing fees will increase July 1 by DOL Blog OLYMPIA—On July 1, 2016, state fuel tax and several licensing related fee increases will go into effect in Washington. The increases were approved by the Legislature in 2015 as part of Connecting Washington, a transportation package to fund many important, impactful transportation projects … Read more

Great tool for finding a driver licensing office near you

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Click image to use the locator map. Looking for a driver licensing office near you? An online “locator map” on the Department of Licensing’s website is the best source for information about driver licensing office locations. Just click on any city appearing on the map, and you’ll be taken to DOL’s webpage featuring specific information about the driver licensing … Read more