THE WASHINGTON LICENSE OFFICE

The License Office in Washington, Missouri, is managed and operated by the Washington Chamber of Commerce and is housed in the same building as the Chamber Office at 323 West Main Street. The office is open for business 6 days a week. Monday through Friday hours are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturday hours are from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon.


SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN VISITING THE LICENSE OFFICE...

*When renewing the license for your vehicle, you will need your Proof of Insurance, Paid Personal Property Tax receipt, Safety Inspection sheet and an Emissions Inspection Sheet - these inspections are needed only in even years if your vehicle is an even year model and in odd years if it is an odd year model.

*For new Driver's License, Driver's Permit or Non-Driver photo I.D., you will need to bring the following:
1. PROOF OF LAWFUL PRESENCE
For US citizens you will need one of these--
*US birth certificate (certified with embossed or raised seal issued by state or local government)
*US passport (valid or expired)
*Certificate of Citizenship
*Certificate of Naturalization
*Certificate of Birth Abroad

For Non-US citizens--
You must be prepared to present documentation indicating current status. Expiration dates will vary.

2. PROOF OF IDENTITY
For both citizens and non-citizens--
*Provide Social Security Number, if one has been assigned; or
*If a Social Security Number has not been assigned, the applicant must present a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding the status of the applicant's Social Security Number.

3. PROOF OF NAME CHANGE (If name on original birth certificate is different than current name)
You must provide one of the following documents--
*US Passport (valid or expired)
*Social Security Card or Medicare Card
*Certified Marriage License
*Certified Divorce Decree
*Certified Court Order
*Certified Adoption papers or Amended Birth Certificate

4. PROOF OF RESIDENCE
You must provide one of the following documents--
*Most recent utility bill
*Most recent voter registration card
*Most recent government check
*Most recent pay check
*Most recent property tax receipt
*Housing rental contract for current residence
*Mortgage document for current residence
*An official letter from another state or local government agency, not previously listed, on agency's letterhead, with the official agency seal-- Must be issued within the past 30 days.
*Letter or other documentation issued by the postmaster within the last 30 days.
*Other government document that contains the name and address of the applicant issued within the last 30 days.

For more information please visit www.dor.mo.gov and click on "Show Me Proof" icon.

*Services are provided during all business hours.
*The License Office accepts cash and checks, no credit cards, please. Make checks payable to MO Department of Revenue.

WRITTEN AND DRIVING TESTS...

Exams are administered in Washington on Fridays only, from 8:45 A.M. to 12 Noon and 12:45 to 4:00 P.M., in the lower-level of the City Hall Complex at 4th and Jefferson Streets. On Fridays you may call 636-390-1072 with additional questions.


LICENSE OFFICE STAFF
Deborah Knight - Manager
Nicki Shockley - Assistant Manager
Jamie Bowen - License Technician
Charlie Dolles - License Technician
Helen Winsor - License Technician

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
636-239-7881