Understand the fees related to driver training and where and how to pay them.
Forms of payment
- We cannot accept payments over the phone
- If you're paying online, pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express (no gift cards)
- Make checks or money orders payable to Department of Licensing
Driver training instructor fees
All fees are non-refundable.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Apply for driver training instructor license | $125 |
| Instructor exam testing | $25 (payable at a licensing office) |
| Renew driver training instructor license | $100 |
Driver training school fees
| Apply for driver training school license | $500 |
| Change ownership of a training school | $500 |
| Apply for a driver training school branch license | $250 |
| Renew driver training school license |
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Other fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| State tax registration | No fee |
| Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) fee (for staff certificate renewals) |
$12 |
| License print fee | $5 |