Washington Ignition Interlock Cost Calculator 2026
State-specific DUI cost estimates for Washington, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.
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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Washington DUI FAQ
How much does a DUI cost in Washington?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Washington typically run $2,500 to $10,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $991 to $5,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $21,693 (range $11,186 to $33,697) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Washington?
A first-offense DUI conviction in Washington carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Washington for a first DUI?
Yes. Washington requires an ignition interlock device for 12 months following a first DUI conviction.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Washington?
Washington requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.
Can a DUI be expunged in Washington?
Washington does not allow DUI convictions to be expunged. Some states have other ways to limit who can see a record, such as sealing, which this site does not cover yet.
Washington DUI figures this calculator uses
- Ignition interlock, first offense
- 12 months
- Ignition interlock, second offense
- 60 months
- Ignition interlock, third offense
- 120 months
- Required for every offense
- Yes
- Typical monthly lease and monitoring (estimate)
- $130
Statutory figures were checked against Washington law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; number of vehicles you own: 1 vehicle):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Installation Fee | $100 |
| Monthly Lease and Monitoring (12 months) | $1,560 |
| Calibration and Service Visits | $240 |
| Removal Fee | $75 |
| Estimated total (range $1,619 to $2,458) | $1,975 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Washington comes to about $21,693, the 14th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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