Washington State Department of Licensing
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| Formed | April 1, 1921 |
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| Jurisdiction | State of Washington |
| Headquarters | 405 Black Lake Boulevard SW Olympia, Washington, U.S. 47°02′39″N 122°55′38″W / 47.04417°N 122.92722°W |
| Employees | 1,484 (2022) |
| Annual budget | $443 million (2022) |
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| Website | dol.wa.gov |
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) is a department of the Washington state government that administers vehicle and vessel registration and issues driver's licenses. It also regulates licensing for certain professions, including architects, cosmetologists, geologists, private investigators, real estate brokers, and security guards. The agency also maintains a database of firearms transactions and ownership that is used by law enforcement in the state.