Purchase a driving recordEdit

License eXpress Account

If you have a License eXpress Account you may log-in using your computer, smartphone or tablet to process your request. If you do not have one, you must create an account then wait for the confirmation email to activate your account.

License eXpress Account

Pay for the driving record with a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express debit or credit card (no gift cards).

Print a copy of your record, or email it to yourself. (Email available only in License eXpress)

Request Online

You will need:

• Washington State driver license or ID card.
• Social Security number - last 4 digits.
• Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
• Adobe Reader to view and print your driving record.
• An email address and/or printer.

The driving record can be:

• For mobile phone/tablets - Emailed only.
• For computers - Emailed or printed.

1. Send Request Online
2. After youve paid for a record, its available for 24 hours.
3. Print your copy.
4. If you need it sent to someone, please request it by mail.

Request by Mail

Complete a Driving record request form and mail the completed form along with a check or money order payable to Department of Licensing to:

Driver Records

Department of Licensing

PO Box 3907

Seattle, WA 98124-3907

It will take about two weeks for your request to be processed.

If you have additional questions, contact customer service at (360) 902-3900.

Request in Person

1. Go to a driver licensing office.
2. Bring your photo ID.
3. Pay the fee.

Purchase another persons driving recordEdit

Attorneys

Attorneys may purchase a complete record by sending a request with all of the following:

• $13 for each record (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).
• A written request in one of the following formats:
  • A Driving Record Request completed and signed by the driver, including the address where the driving record should be mailed.
  • A letter on the law firms letterhead, indicating that you represent the driver and including the drivers full name, date of birth, and mailing address.

Law, justice, or other government agencies

Law, justice, or other government agencies may request a complete record by sending a written request by mail.

Employers, prospective employers, or their agents

Employers, prospective employers, or their agents may purchase an employment record by sending a request with all of the following:

• A Driving Record Request completed and signed by the driver, including the address where the driving record should be mailed.
• $13 for each record requested (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).

Insurance companies or their agents

Insurance companies or their agents may purchase a 3-year noncommercial insurance abstract, a 3-year commercial insurance abstract, or a 3-year life insurance abstract by sending a request with all of the following:

• $13 for each record (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).
• A written request in one of the following formats:
  • A Driving Record Request completed and signed by the driver, including the address where the driving record should be mailed.
  • A letter on the insurance companys letterhead that includes the purpose for requesting the driving record (commercial, non-commercial, or life insurance) AND either the drivers Washington State driver license number OR the drivers full name (including middle name or initial) and date of birth.

Transit authorities or their agents

Transit authorities or their agents may purchase a volunteer vanpool driver record by sending a request with all of the following:

• A Driving Record Request completed and signed by the driver, including the address where the driving record should be mailed.
• $13 for each record (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).

Volunteer organizations

Volunteer organizations may purchase a volunteer for organization driver record by sending a request with all of the following:

• A Driving Record Request completed and signed by the driver, including the address where the driving record should be mailed.
• $13 for each record (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).

School districts

School districts may purchase a school bus driver record by sending a request with all of the following:

• A Driving Record Request completed and signed by the driver, including the address where the driving record should be mailed.
• $13 for each record (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).

State colleges, state universities, and local government

State colleges, state universities, and local government units authorized to self insure may purchase a driving record for employment and risk management by sending a request with all of the following:

• A written request on the organizations letterhead that includes the:
  • Drivers Washington State driver license number.
  • Drivers full name, including middle name or initial.
  • Drivers date of birth.
  • Email address where the driving record should be sent. (All driving records are sent by email.)
• $13 for each record (check or money order made payable to the Department of Licensing).

Mailing address: Send request for another persons driving record to:

Driver Records

Department of Licensing

PO Box 3907

Seattle, WA 98124-3907

• Completed request form
• Valid identification

Department of Licensing
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507-9030
Phone: 360.902.3900

Day Email, phone, or fax hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Driver Licensing - Office Locations

Website

Driving records are confidential documents, only the individuals or companies listed below may get a copy of another persons driving record.

• Attorneys
• Law, justice, or other government agencies
• Employers, prospective employers, or their agents
• Insurance companies or their agents
• Transit authorities or their agents
• Volunteer organizations
• School districts
• State colleges, state universities, and local government

Purchase a copy of your driving record: $13 (per record type)

Fee Payment Options

Note: The fee is non-refundable.

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There are several ways to request a driving record:

• Join or login to License eXpress.
• Request a driving record online.
• Request a driving record by mail.
• In person.

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• Daytime telephone number
• Delivery information
• Type of driving record you are requesting

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• Washington State Department of Licensing:

http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/requestyourrecord.html

http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/requestothersrecord.html

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