Learn how to renew or update your geology license.
Renew your license
- You must renew your license every year
- You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires
Renewal requirements
Be ready to answer legal background questions and provide supporting documents if needed.
Update your contact information, if necessary, before you renew your license.
Renew your license online
You'll receive your license faster by renewing and paying online.
Log into Secure Access Washington (SAW)
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Renew your license by mail
Send in a completed Geologist Renewal Application form.
Send your form and the geology license renewal fee to:
Geologist Licensing Board
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3777
Seattle WA 98124-3777
Update your license
Update your name or contact information, or request a duplicate license using the method that works best for you.
Update your license online
You can update your license online at any time by logging into SAW.
Update your license by email
Send an email with your changes to geologist@dol.wa.gov.
Update your license by mail
Send a letter with your changes to:
Geologist Licensing Board
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9021
Olympia, WA 98507‑9021