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Washington DOL payment options depend on the transaction channel. Online DOL card payments carry a 3% fee, while office card fees use a different structure. Knowledge-test fees are separate and are set by the approved testing provider.
The initial instruction permit fee is $35. Payment options depend on whether the DOL transaction can be completed online, at a licensing office, or by phone.
| Channel | Common Payment Options | Current Card Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Online DOL service | Checking account, Visa, MasterCard, American Express | 3% for cards; no added fee for checking-account payment |
| DOL licensing office | Cash, check, and cards at most offices | $2.25 debit; credit $2.25 at $75 or less, 3% over $75 |
| Phone | Credit/debit for supported transactions | Credit-card fee structure applies |
Discover is not accepted for online DOL payments, although it is accepted at most licensing offices and for supported phone transactions. The knowledge-test fee is not a fixed DOL charge; it varies by testing provider.
Online DOL card payments currently add 3%. At licensing offices that accept cards, debit transactions carry a $2.25 vendor fee. Credit-card transactions are $2.25 at $75 or less and 3% over $75.
No. DOL's current online payment table lists Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, but not Discover. Discover is accepted at most licensing offices and for supported phone transactions.
Yes, for DOL transactions that support online payment. Paying online with checking-account information currently has no added processing fee.
DOL accepts different payment methods by channel. The rules below apply to DOL transactions; approved testing providers can set their own exam payment policies.
For DOL services available online, you can pay with checking-account information with no added fee or use Visa, MasterCard, or American Express with a 3% card fee. Discover is not accepted online.
Licensing offices accept cash and checks. Most offices also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The card vendor charges $2.25 for debit. Credit-card transactions cost $2.25 when the total is $75 or less and 3% when the total is over $75.
Yes, where the DOL transaction channel accepts cards. Online DOL payments accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express but not Discover. Most licensing offices accept all four major card brands. The card fee depends on the channel and transaction amount.
Payment options can differ between DOL online services, individual licensing offices, phone transactions, and private testing providers.
Check the specific office or testing provider before you travel if you need to use a particular payment method.
The most avoidable problems are using a card that is not accepted on that channel, not accounting for the current card-processing fee, or assuming a private testing provider follows DOL payment rules. Confirm the payment method before the transaction.
Keep the DOL permit charge separate from testing-provider charges.
Required-document and appointment rules are covered in their dedicated Washington permit guides.
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