How to add your motorcycle permit or endorsement online.
Follow these steps to add your motorcycle permit or endorsement to your license through License eXpress.
Apply online in License eXpress
Open License eXpress at dol.wa.gov- 01
Start your application.
Apply without an account or log in (or join) to save your information.
- 02
Select “Replace license.”
Choose “Renew license” only if your driver license expires within one year.
- 03
Verify your information.
Follow the prompts to confirm or update your details.
- 04
Check the Card Information screen.
In the New Card section, your 2W motorcycle permit appears as an O – Endorsement with a J – Restriction.
- 05
Review the Summary screen
to confirm your permit details, then complete payment.
- 06
Print your temporary driver license.
After payment, you’ll find it on the home screen of your License eXpress account.
Your replacement license should arrive by mail within 7–10 business days. If it hasn’t arrived within 30 days, contact the DOL Customer Care Center right away at (360) 902-3900.
Important: permit rules & limits
While riding on a permit:
- No passengers
- No riding during hours of darkness
Permit limit: Washington residents may hold a maximum of two motorcycle permits, each valid for 180 days, within a five-year period (RCW 46.20.510). Renewals count toward this limit.
Getting another permit at a glance
- Permit still valid: You can renew it before it expires.
- Permit expired, test scores less than 1 year old: You can add a second permit.
- Permit expired and test scores more than 1 year old: You must retake your permit tests.
Questions about your permit or endorsement? Contact the DOL at motorcycle@dol.wa.gov or (360) 902-3674. Need to retest? Head to motorcycle testing, or see all course documents.