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    Snohomish Auto Licensing

    4.0 (4 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Whitfield's Auto Licensing

    3.6(33 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Had a great experience here today! Easily transferred my title. Wish I got the name of the lady…read morehelping me. She answered all my questions and ensured I received a tax credit I was eligible for. Was in and out in 10 minutes!

    I've been coming to this auto licensing office for 8 years straight, and it was always great -- in…read moreand out in 7 minutes, friendly staff, no issues. That's the only reason I kept coming back. This visit completely destroyed that reputation. There were only three people sitting inside, yet I waited over an hour. Both women working there were rude to everyone, not just me. The attitude in the room was awful -- sighing, huffing, snapping at customers, zero professionalism. When it was finally my turn, the lady at the desk immediately told me she wouldn't be able to find my vehicle -- before she even touched the keyboard. Didn't click a single button. I handed her my driver's license and said, "Why don't you try?" Her response was just excuses: new system, this and that, more complaining, more attitude. It honestly looked like they didn't know how to use their own computers. I didn't catch her name, but I've never seen her there before -- and suddenly the last 10 bad reviews make perfect sense. The energy, the attitude, the complete lack of effort... it's all real. What used to be a smooth, pleasant experience is now a frustrating mess. I won't be coming back, and I can't recommend this place anymore.

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    Washington State Department of Licensing - Helpful reference material & pamphlets available (5/8/26)

    Washington State Department of Licensing

    3.2(166 reviews)
    23.7 miLower Queen Anne

    Evidently I had been renewing my driver's license online for awhile, it was time to update my photo…read more& info after receiving a postcard notice in the mail. Info provided via QR code on the postcard and WA State Dept. of Licensing site were helpful. Unfortunately, the closest site in Shoreline was booked out to end of June! I can't chance driving with an expired license, so I started looking at other sites for available appointments. I snagged one for 5/8/26 at 0830 at the Seattle/Queen Anne site. I was also provided reminder updates prior and even on day of for check-in. Pro tips: Definitely make an online appointment versus hoping for same day service, unless you have plenty of time to potentially wait. Bring appropriate documentation to prove your identity and state residency. There's a list provided on their website. I had my current driver's license, car registration, passport, and car & homeowners insurance policies. Excessive, better to be prepared than not. Despite living in Shoreline, my appointment was scheduled at the Seattle/Queen Anne site. I gave myself plenty of time to locate it and find street parking. Thankfully, the parking rate via the app was reasonable. 45 minutes covered my time in line and the renewal process. When I approached the entrance 35 minutes early, there were folks already in line. Eventually this line stretched up the the sidewalk. Upon leaving, there was an even longer line and nearly full waiting area. Just saying. While I was waiting, I received a text to check-in to state that I was indeed onsite. This provided a secondary code to use upon entry and the check-in booth prior to being briefly seated. I literally was the first one served. Guess I did not need to be so early & freeze in line. That's on me though. I provided my current expiring license and answered all the questions asked. I even took a vision test to verify I no longer used corrective lenses/glasses for distance. I also declined my long time motorcycle endorsement. Note that driver's licenses can be renewed for either six or eight years. My photo was taken. This hopefully is an improvement over my passport and Costco membership card, lol. Turns out my ancient photo on record was since 2001! I finished up all the other things requested. Just make sure all the information on the temporary license is accurate on the screen before signing. This will be your temporary paper license until the renewed card arrives via mail. Note that there is an additional fee if payment is made via credit or debit card. No fee if payment is made via cash or personal check. I was done within ten minutes! Loved the humor and upbeat, friendly service from the gentleman at booth 4 that morning. I was expecting dour and curmudgeon service, ended up receiving the complete opposite in customer service. Props to that staff member! Many thanks! There's also a wall by the entrance/exit that had additional free informational pamphlets and guidebooks, just an fyi. Hope this Yelp post was helpful and that you have a positive experience renewing your driver's license onsite.

    The manager here is extremely verbally and physically aggressive. He came up to me to intimidate me…read moreafter I asked about why six-year renewals do not actually last six years. Be warned that he may get involved in your space and attempt to intimidate you if you ask questions. He refused to back off until I recorded him and directed him to step away as he was right next to me and quote a bit larger and taller than the average person. I would strongly advise anyone looking for an ID to avoid this location and go somewhere else, as your physical safety may be in danger.

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    Washington State Department of Licensing - The manager here is extremely verbally and physically aggressive.

    The manager here is extremely verbally and physically aggressive.

    Washington State Department of Licensing - Entrance at 3rd Ave W & W Harrison St (5/8/26)

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    Entrance at 3rd Ave W & W Harrison St (5/8/26)

    Washington State Department of Licensing - Website and texting technology make it very convenient for us to arrive on time and check in.

    Washington State Department of Licensing

    4.0(42 reviews)
    16.9 mi

    Discovered unexpectedly that my license had expired and I needed to renew my license asap. Decided…read moreto secure an enhanced driver license or Real ID. Every day at 8:20 AM the Redmond location releases same day appointments, I was lucky enough to get one of those. FYI every Friday at 4 PM they release appointments for the following week. Otherwise you're looking at booking out a month in advance. I was able to register and secure an appointment very quickly online -- although I will say that the website did not have EDL as one of its first options, which I think it should give the importance of that license now. I had to use the search bar to find it and only then did it pull up. It was confusing trying to make an appointment for a renewal but it wasn't just a renewal I was looking for. What was very helpful was the updating texts that reminded me of the appointment time and gave me the option to check in online. The helpful staff at the registration information desk confirmed my check-in. The waiting area was spacious with many chairs, and there were 19 kiosks which meant very speedy processing. I didn't wait more than five minutes however I had to step out of the waiting area for a moment and it was during that time that my number was called. The saving grace was the smart technology was that sent me a text informing me that my number had been called. Nathan Diamond assisted me. I had my previous drivers license which was then canceled out, my W-2 has proof of address and my photo was taken. I was given a temporary license that would function for 45 days but I could expect my license to arrive in the next 30 days. Organ donation was confirmed and I was given the option of putting my blood type if I had written proof of it, which I wish I had known in advance. I did not however have such a document with me so I was not able to put it on my card but I was told I could update anytime. I chose the eight year option which was about $144 out the door after all fees, etc. The five minutes or so with Mr. Diamond was really educational. I think I was out in 15 minutes total. The parking lot out front was free parking so no stress about parking. The staff was helpful so asked for their names. The two people at registration were informative and helpful as well.

    Compared to California, this place is pretty organized and efficient. You don't have to wait long…read morehours. The facilities are clean probably bc it just opened. The front staff administrator checking people in was efficient but unfriendly. I asked her a question and she gave me a blank stare. She probably has a lot of people asking her questions all day so whatever. Glad Washington state has it together.

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    Washington State Department of Licensing - 3+ hour waits at this DMV, half staffed and the line is out the door.

    3+ hour waits at this DMV, half staffed and the line is out the door.

    Washington State Department of Licensing - Redmond

    Redmond

    Washington State Department of Licensing - The staff person who helped was Nathan Diamond and he was very efficient, professional, and educational.

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    The staff person who helped was Nathan Diamond and he was very efficient, professional, and educational.

    Washington State Department of Licensing

    Washington State Department of Licensing

    4.2(28 reviews)
    32.2 mi

    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.

    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.

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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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