Your DLN Number: What is it, why is it important, and how do I find it?

Your DLN Number, or WDL Number, is a number that is assigned to you by the WA state Department of Licensing and it is unique to you.

Your DLN Number, or WDL number (License Number) is needed for just about everything you do with us. That number is how we find you in our system, and without it, we cannot do much. The DLN/WDL or License number is found on all Washington Identification, be they just simple ID or an expired driver’s license. If you do not have one or do not know yours then you will need to follow the steps below.

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How to get your WDL # if you are looking to get your license

Go to the DOL website Home | Washington State Department of Licensing

  1. Click on ‘Get it done online’ then scroll down to the bottom and click on ‘Pre-apply for your license or state ID’ then click on ‘Join now!’

  2. If you followed the steps correctly then you should be in the process of creating an account with License eXpress, once that is finished you should receive a confirmation email with a confirmation link, click on that and it should take you to a page with a number starting with WDL right bellow your name, that number is your WDL number

Your DLN/WDL Number is section 4d “LIC#”

How to get your WDL # if you are looking to get your permit

Go to the DOL website Home | Washington State Department of Licensing

  1. Click on ‘Driver Licenses & Permits’ then click on ‘Get your first license or permit’ then click on ‘Get your learner permit’ then under ‘Before you get started’ there is a link in the second sentence saying ‘pre-apply for your driver license’ click on that.

  2. Set up an account, if you followed the steps above you should be setting up an account with License eXpress, complete that process and once you get a confirmation email click on the confirmation link and you should be on a page that has your name and a number starting with WDL right bellow it, that number is your WDL number