Flagger certification

As long as your certification is valid, you may order a replacement card by filling out this form. There is a $20 fee. Note that many of our certification cards are printable, meaning that you receive a PDF copy of your card upon course completion, which you are welcome to print and keep in your wallet. We also recommend saving the PDF on your mobile device.

Washington and Idaho Flagger certifications are valid for three years.

You do not need a Driver License. Any form of government-issued ID is acceptable.

No, the Washington Flagger class is not offered online. Per Washington State rules, these classes are only offered in person.

No, but you can read through the digital copy of book and try answering the review questions at the end of each chapter. You’ll receive a link to the digital copy of the book with your registration confirmation.

You may, but it needs to be someone who is not a close friend or family member. Students must be able to answer the questions on their own.

• Receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously
• Move and maneuver quickly
• Control signaling devices, such as paddles
• Understand and apply safe traffic-control practices
• Recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers
• Stand for prolonged periods on uneven surfaces (up to 10 hours)
• Traverse uneven surfaces and terrain
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Grasp, push, or pull
• Hear warnings
• See dangerous situations
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Receive, understand, and take positive appropriate action based on information/instructions presented verbally and/or in writing

No, you do not need to have a photo on your card. Washington and Idaho Flagger cards are designed to be valid with a government-issued photo ID (such as a state ID card or Driver License).

You must be at least 18 years of age to operate as a flagger.

Washington, Oregon, and Idaho State Flagger cards are accepted in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana for Department of Transportation projects.