Hello all , relocating to WA next year, I have my CDL in Arizona currently , and I was just wondering if anyone knew if I had to retest, or just pay fees? if so, just the written test , or the actual driving skills portion as well? Also, if I do need to take the driving portion again , how would i go about getting a vehicle to use for the test? any suggestions , comments , or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time!
Most states just require the eye test and renew the hazmat indorsement. ~ WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: Transfer your CDL … To transfer your CDL, make an appointment to visit a driver licensing office location. You'll need to: Show your valid out-of-state (OOS) or Washington driver license
That's how it works in my state. You present your out of state CDL, fill out some paperwork, do the eye exam, take a new photo, present your TSA letter, pass the HazMat endorsement test.
In most states all endorsements other than HazMat transfer just by paying your fees and presenting your out of state CDL, IIRC. As always, CA, NY, IL , MA may be exceptions.
From the WA State DOL- Commercial driver license (CDL) CDL More information Total CDL knowledge test See Knowledge test: CDL $35 Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). When you apply for a permit. See Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) Also called Commercial driver license Learner's Permit (CLP) $40 CDL skills test See Skills test: CDL. Your test fee gets you 2 attempts. If you change examiners after your first attempt, you may have to pay the fee again. $250 CDL skills test for school bus See CDL testing. Your test fee gets you 2 attempts. If you change examiners after your first attempt, you may have to pay the fee again. $100 Reduced CDL skills test See Skills test: CDL $225 (Head Start only) Add CDL endorsement to a $10 license fee + $17 per yr for the time remaining on WA driver license your license = $27 — $146 Add CDL special endorsement to a WA driver license. See Types of CDL CDLs and endorsements. $10 Transfer out-of-state CDL to a WA CDL. $102 CDL fee + $54 license fee + $35 application = See Transfer your CDL (Fees may vary depending on your license expire day). $191 CDL re-qualification See Commercial Driver License (CDL) disqualifications. $35 Looks like it will cost you $191.00 plus $10.00 for each endorsement. Call (360) 902-3900 to talk to live person. They take cash, check, Visa credit/debt, Mastercard credit/debt , American Express credit/debt and Discovery credit/debt cards for payment at most offices. These offices only accept cash/check: Coulee Dam, Davenport, Friday Harbor, Forks, Goldendale, Newport, Republic, and South Bend. If debt card is used-add convenience fee $2.25. For credit card use-add convenience fee of $2.25 if under $75.00. Add convenience fee of 3% if over $75.00.
Just to be clear, it seems like WA requires you to retake all of your endorsement tests to have the same endorsements in WA. At the links posted by @softail it seems you will pay about $100 or more for all the fees and endorsement tests.
So I'd have to retake all the written tests for the endorsements I have , eye test , and surrender my current CDL? Ok , thanks everyone , was just worried about the actual skills test as I struggled with it , my current company wasn't big on letting me practice oddly enough, so the parallel parking was difficult.
