Washingtonstate department of licensing

Please do not contact us to check the status of an application. During this time, we are not able to provide immediate responses regarding application status. A customer service representative will email you detailed instructions if anything is missing from your application. This procedure allows administrative staff to apply criteria established by the Nursing Commission to approve or deny the application. When a nursing student has graduated from a nursing program and before they take the national exam for LPNs, RNs and ARNPs , they can apply for licensure following the online process.

When testing is available again, nurse applicants are required to take the national exam to complete the process for permanent licensing. It is your responsibility to maintain updated contact information with the department. We are not responsible if you do not receive notices related to your license. You may use these instructions to update your contact information online. We cannot accept contact information updates over the phone. If you are missing any of the information listed above, we will not be able to complete your name change request.

You can submit your information via fax at or by email. The Nursing Commission issues the license when all requirements are satisfied. You will then complete the two surveys using your license number. See the Executive Director's article for more information and instructions on how to complete the new workforce data requirement PDF.

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They do not affect state agency operations. Our public offices are still open by appointment only. This includes driver licensing offices and prorate and fuel tax counters. Drive testing and knowledge testing also are ongoing. We encourage residents to take advantage of expanded online services. This applies to driver licenses and learner permits expiring March 1 — December 31, This gives you extra time to renew online or schedule an appointment without incurring penalties or late fees.

Permit holders can continue to practice driving. These days, the only way to get into one of our driver licensing offices is with an appointment.

But with social distancing and other safety measures limiting our capacity, they fill up fast! If you need to visit one of our offices, try something different: online services. Or even hold off or find another way until the health emergency is over.

We continue to transition more of our services online. The health and safety of our employees and customers is always our top priority. We put social distancing measures and other health guidelines in place at our driver licensing offices.

Due to this, capacity is reduced and appointments are limited.