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Replacing a lost Washington driver license

The steps in plain English. Each one links to the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

  1. Update your address first, because the replacement is mailed to the address on file.

    Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  2. Replace it online in License Express, in person, or by phone.

    Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  3. If your license expires within 3 months, renew instead of replacing.

    Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  4. Pay the $20 replacement fee.

    Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

  5. Remember that the temporary license has no photo and is not valid ID.

    Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.

Related facts

Replacement license fee
$20 (same for an enhanced license or a learner's permit).Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Online/phone replacement limit
Up to 3 replacements a year online or by phone.Source: dol.wa.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

More in the Washington guide

Instruction permitSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to WashingtonSteps and official links →

Official Washington links

Agency home pagedol.wa.gov ↗Appointmentsdol.wa.gov ↗Driver handbookdol.wa.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)dol.wa.gov ↗Driver handbook (Spanish)dol.wa.gov ↗Online renewaldol.wa.gov ↗REAL IDdol.wa.gov ↗Permit and first licensedol.wa.gov ↗New residentsdol.wa.gov ↗Replace a licensedol.wa.gov ↗Feesdol.wa.gov ↗

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