{"id":9574,"date":"2013-10-18T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/?p=9574"},"modified":"2021-11-18T13:57:36","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T18:57:36","slug":"local-drivers-license-for-au-pairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/program-resources-for-au-pairs\/local-drivers-license-for-au-pairs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Au Pairs Can Get a Local Driver&#8217;s License &#8211; and What to Know Before You Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/pexels-driving.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/pexels-driving.jpg 740w, https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/au-pairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/pexels-driving-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption><small>Image courtesy of Pexels<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-a-license\">Getting a License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some host families are finding that even though they thought (or were told) that a local license was important, or cheaper, for their (mandatory) car insurance \u2013 that if you have not been in our country very long, their rates might not change at all. Please ask your host family to check with their auto insurance company before you apply for a local license \u2013&nbsp;it might save you both money and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are ready to start, review the steps, required documents and location links below, all found through the WA State Department of Licensing website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>PRE-APPLY online, or APPLY in person at a license office below. Bring: International Driving License, Passport &amp; I-94 print-out, Social Security card (or number) and your host family\u2019s address. Cost: $35 to apply + $45 for License.<\/li><li>STUDY the WA State Driver\u2019s guide&nbsp; (available in English, Spanish &amp; Asian languages) and take an online practice test of our road rules.<\/li><li>Find a testing location and take KNOWLEDGE (written) TEST.<\/li><li>Follow links and make appointment for off-site DRIVING TEST. Cost: $ changes by site.<\/li><li>Bring proof of Car Insurance and a working vehicle to your driving appointment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees&nbsp;are on the DOL website. Current overall&nbsp;Cost is: $80 (to DOL) + $30-60 extra (paid to driving test site, if not DOL). Identification (ID) card alone is: $45. How to pay: online or in person; WA State DOL accepts cash, checks, MasterCard &amp; American Express credit cards and some Visa credit\/debit cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DOL locations are&nbsp;listed online and on the next page. Listing&nbsp;of other TESTING SITES is&nbsp;available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Only two DOL sites offer the driving &amp; written tests with your payments (Lynnwood &amp; North Bend). Most offices are less busy weekday mornings and Wednesdays through Fridays. Apply ahead online and bring your DOL confirmation code with you to office (or testing site).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"downtown-seattle-drivers-license-office\">Downtown Seattle Driver\u2019s License Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>205 Spring St \/ Seattle, WA 98104<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 206.464.6845&nbsp; Web link<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30, (excepting Thurs 9:30-4:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Services: Apply (for License or ID) only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"west-seattle-drivers-license-office\">West Seattle Driver\u2019s License Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>8830 25th Ave SW \/ Seattle, WA 98106-3237<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 206.764.4144<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30-5pm; Thurs 9:30-5pm; Sat 9:30-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Services: Apply (for License or ID) only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lynnwood-drivers-license-office-just-north-of-seattle--shoreline\">Lynnwood Driver\u2019s License Office [just North of Seattle &amp; Shoreline]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>18023 Hwy 99 N Suite E \/ Lynnwood, WA 98037-4492<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 425.672.3409<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30-5pm; Thurs 9:30-5pm; Sat 9:30-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Services: Apply; Knowledge &amp; Driving Tests (Wed-Fri only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bellevuebel-red-drivers-license-office\">Bellevue\/Bel-Red Driver\u2019s License Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>13133 Bel-Red Road \/ Bellevue, WA 98005<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 425.649.4281<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30-5pm; Thurs 9:30-5pm; Sat 9:30-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Services: Apply (for License or ID) only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renton-drivers-license-office\">Renton Driver\u2019s License Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1314 Union Ave NE (Suite 4) \/ Renton, WA 98059-3959<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 425.277.7230<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30-5pm; Thurs 9:30-5pm; Sat 9:30-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Services: Apply (for License or ID) only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"north-bend-drivers-license-office-east-of-bellevue--issaquah\">North Bend Driver\u2019s License Office [East of Bellevue &amp; Issaquah]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>402 Main Ave S, (Suite 11) \/ North Bend, WA 98045<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 425.888.4036&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30-5pm; 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