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    Great to work with - don't go at peak times and expect no lines - very knowledgeable staff - they are patient to explain how the State works

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    Kent Drivers License Office

    Kent Drivers License Office

    3.5(58 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    It feels weird leaving a review on Yelp for the Department of Licensing, but I wanted to give a…read moremassive shout out to the best DMV experience I've ever had. I had an appointment to update my EDL as I realized it expired next year on my birthday (in early April, when I'll be out of the country). I looked online and they had multiple same-day appointments or ones roughly 3 weeks out, so I decided to do a same-day appointment about an hour and half later. I grabbed all my documents (I ended up not needed them since I already had my EDL and was just renewing but it was unclear based on the DOL website), then headed to Kent. My appt was at 10:45 but I showed up at 10:37. I checked in via text, then walked in. The front desk worker confirmed that it was indeed me and I did indeed check in online, then directed me to the waiting area. My number was called roughly 90 seconds later, and then I was able to get my eyes checked, take my picture, and confirm my information within the next couple minutes. I was back out at my car to leave at 10:42, before the time of my actual appointment. Huge shout out to the main representative I worked with, Ashley, who was kind, efficient, and fun in an environment that is typically perceived as none of those things. She also had the cutest pink keyboard and was a great representation of the WA DOL.

    Had to go to the DMV in order to get the new Enhanced Real ID. Went on Friday, 5/16/25. Arrived…read moreat around 9:30 AM and had to wait in line at the entrance to get a number ticket (#421). At that time, they were at #360. The numbers were being called randomly at times for Walk-Ins and Appointments, so had to keep an eye on the monitor for the number and ding sound. The PA system or volume was so low you could hardly hear anything. Was sitting in the waiting area for over an hour. Got called up at 10:45 AM. Shared my required documents (Mail with Name and Home Address on it, a valid U.S. Passport) and current Driver's License. The lady who assisted me was very friendly and helpful. She was knowledgeable and provided adequate details and information about what the Real ID is included with - Radio Frequency Identification) technology, a unique identifier to confirm the authenticity of the ID. After verifying my information on the screen, she took a photo of me and requested the payment. It was only $21.00 since my current driver's license doesn't expire until 2027, so have to wait until 2026 to renew it for an additional 8-year one since it has to be within a year or less until your Driver's License expires to be able to get the extended one. Thanked the nice lady and exited the DMV. It was a good experience, overall... The waiting period was as expected, so be aware of that when you visit... Also, there aren't enough parking spaces close by during peak times, so you might have to park in the back or across the street.

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    Kent Drivers License Office - Waited only 5 minutes -- woo hoo!

    Waited only 5 minutes -- woo hoo!

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    Washington State Department of Licensing

    Washington State Department of Licensing

    4.2(29 reviews)
    17.9 mi

    Not your typical DMV office. I was very pleasantly surprised by how smooth and quickly it was to…read moreget my drivers license renewed. You initially have to come in to check in with counter number one and get a number. That is probably the longest wait which was about five minutes when I went there at 8:35 AM on a Friday with an 8:45 appointment. After getting my number I was called up to get processed after about one minute. It took about 4 minutes to get processed, my photo taken, and issued a temporary driver license. I found the staff to be very welcoming and friendly.

    Wow, not sure if my perspective is just skewed coming from California, but the service was super…read morequick IF you have an appt. We got there right at opening (8:30 am) on a Friday and were told we could not just wait if we wanted to, we had to have an appt. But we learned that they release new day-of appointment times each morning so we were able to get an appt for later in the afternoon. I came to get a new license after moving to WA from out of state. My appt was at 1:15, I checked in around 1:05, and I believe I left by around 1:30 pm. They didn't actually look at any of the documents I brought with proof of my new address in WA. I wasn't able to transfer my Cali "RealID" to a WA "enhanced ID" unfortunately; so if you need that, make sure you bring a passport or birth certificate (NOT social security card). ALSO BRING CASH OR CHECK if you want to save yourself fees associated with using card (even debit card.) It was clean and quiet inside with ample seating.

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    Washington State Department of Licensing - This is the view from sitting in the chair waiting to be called.

    This is the view from sitting in the chair waiting to be called.

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    Department Of Licensing

    4.0(54 reviews)
    23.2 mi

    This DMV/DOL SUX!!!!!…read more One of the BIG difference is the DMV or as Washington State calls it "The Department of Licensing". "DOL" for short. This DOL is crazily mismanaged. They really don't know what they are doing here. So, I'm going to list some things why the DMV/DOL really SUX here: 1. It's called the DOL and not the DMV 2. Registration is half of that of California. 3. Multiple offices in any given town. 4. Wait time is less than 10 minutes. 5. Some offices are open late. 6. Many offices are open on the weekends. 7. Drive thru service is available. 8. Absolutely no forms to fill out. 9. Office people are nice and friendly. 10. If you do not have your renewal notice or registration with you they can look your vehicle up by driver's license. 11. Office staff actually are knowledgeable. 12. Time at the business window is less than 5 minutes. 13. On a good day you can be in and out with in 10 minutes or less. 14. No lines. 15. Absolutely no penalty or fees if your registration renewal is a few days or several years late. As you can see the DMV/DOL is absolutely HORRIBLE here in Washington State. They need to be a proper DMV/DOL where it's fame make it into TV and movies.

    Made an appointment on line,which is definitely the way to go.Employee was very…read moreunderstanding,patient and was able to explain things simply.Whole process in renewing my license took an hour.....40 minutes of which was driving there and back,so,a very prompt process.

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    Department Of Licensing - Entrance just under the awning, past the pole

    Entrance just under the awning, past the pole

    Department Of Licensing - This DOL has a prepaid drive-thru. A REAL DMV you will have to wait 2 hours in line. This needs to go!

    This DOL has a prepaid drive-thru. A REAL DMV you will have to wait 2 hours in line. This needs to go!

    Department Of Licensing - Better get here at least 25-mins before it opens.

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    Better get here at least 25-mins before it opens.

    Washington State Department Of Licensing - Just received it!! EDL (Enhanced Driver's License) = Real ID. 1/13/22

    Washington State Department Of Licensing

    3.3(37 reviews)
    19.2 mi

    Apparently they don't allow walk ins anymore since the first of June. I was here Tuesday the 7th…read morefor a walk in, they were full and I scheduled for Thursday that week. I show up with my brother who needed a walk in and couldn't get an appointment until the 28th of July, the lady assisting the arrivals proceeded to say that they don't allow walk ins anymore. This was clearly odd seeing as I was here just 2 days ago and they had a very long line of walk in customers. I was called a liar by the lady and this could have been avoided by simply saying she didn't know anything about that but to call me liar just because she works there all day and didn't know I was in a walk in line for 30 min that week is rude and unprofessional. Also they no longer do drivers test here only at Lakewood. I recommend going to a drivers school for your testing as to avoid being booked out a month or more.

    It's been a while since I have had to renew my driver's license and as that amount of time has…read morepassed since my last renewal quite a few licensing offices have closed around Tacoma which makes the remaining ones considerably more challenging to navigate. What I mean by this is in reference to this specific location is that parking can be quite a challenge to this small parking lot for the visitor section and a line of people waiting is accumulates extremely fast and as a result the longer the line grows the slower it's going to be. So making an appointment is the way to go here. Definitely plan a considerable amount of time ahead to get to this location in case you make a wrong turn as well as waiting to find a parking place...because you are bound to have to sit in your car until a space opens up...but the best way to avoid all that in addition to the appointment is take the first time slots that are available when you make an appointment online. Depending on the day it's like 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. If you go with the earlier option that's the best because there are already a bunch of people sitting in the lobby ready to start the line. So key things here....1) make an appointment...2) take the earliest time slot (9 a.m. if you can) which will give you a greater likelihood of meeting your appointment and getting your car parked with relative ease. For those who made an appointment the line is much smaller upon opening and if you check in you will get a confirmation number in which it will be called upon. Once you go up to a representative for me at least the process itself was fast. They confirm your residential address, make sure height and weight are accurate, get your picture taken and if need be you take an eye exam...typical stuff as usual with the renewal process there. You get the choice if you want to renew your license for six or eight years. I went with the eight year option as our lives are busy enough and the longer we can have a license and reduce the frequency of the renewal licensing process the better. Once all the usual information and process was done...which was very smooth and efficient it took only about seven minutes for the renewal itself if you don't count the time of waiting for the doors to open to the department (it took an hour from start to finish from leaving home and getting back to home). Another aside at this office is if you are in for a wait and need the restroom you will need a code. Maybe you can get in if someone else enters the code but if not you will need to probably get it from the receptionist.

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    Valley Vehicle Licensing - departmentsofmotorvehicles - Updated October 2026

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