you can find some helpful information

on the Department of Licensing's website

dol.wa.gov.

From the home page

just click over here

where it says Moving to Washington?

You'll find things listed in four simple sections:

Get a WA driver license.

Get WA license plates.

Transfer a professional license.

And...Register to vote.

Let's start by clicking on

Get a Washington driver license.

This page explains how to get a license.

Here...right at the top

be sure to take-note of these two bullet points

under the headline "Things to know."

The first point says that by law

you have 30 days to get your Washington driver license

after you've moved to Washington.

And that if you're registering vehicles

you need to have your driver license first.

The second point explains that Washington

has different offices for driver licensing and vehicle licensing.

You won't be able to get your license

and resister your vehicle at the same place.

This page also addresses how to establish residency...

Deciding whether you want a standard driver license

or an enhanced driver license...

How to find out if can even pre-apply for your driver license online.

There's information here about visiting a driver licensing office

and what you need to bring with you.

That includes proof of identity

and payment information.

You'll find a lot of helpful information here...

Including when you can expect to receive your license.

Now let's go back to the main page for Moving to Washington.

This time

let's click on the section Get Washington Plates.

Here...you'll also find a "Things to know" section at the top...

including this part stating that

Everyone's situation is different,

call a vehicle licensing office to find out

what your fees will be

and exactly what you need to do.

Important information on this page includes

determining what type of documentation

you'll need for your specific situation...

How to submit your forms and payment...

How you'll get your plates.

There's also information about

how to set-up a License eXpress account

which allows you to manage your vehicle information online.

If you plan on traveling toll roads

you can register a Good to Go account.

A Good To Go Pass is the easiest, least expensive way

to pay your tolls in Washington State.

Now let's go back to the main Moving to Washington page

and click on Transfer a professional license.

The Department of Licensing regulates many professional licenses

and you'll find a link to each type here.

Now...going back to the main Moving to Washington page once again...

Let's check-out the fourth and final link, Register to vote.

Here, you'll find helpful information about updating your voter registration

which you'll need to do before you can vote here.

And there you have it.

We hope you find this information helpful.

And welcome to Washington State!

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