Driving School Instructor License Application Requirements
Driving School Instructor Plan (guidelines) (PDF)
Driving Instructor's License Forms
Forms
- OL 16, Application for an Occupational License
- DL 546A, Physician's Health Report (An original DL 546A form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted. Exception: An applicant, who is required to have and maintain a current Medical Examination Report, DL 51, will be excluded from this requirement.)
- OL 221A, Safety Inspection Report, Vehicle Used for Instruction.
- OL 221M, Safety Inspection Report, Motorcycle Used for Instruction
- DMV 8016, Request for Live Scan Clearance (receipt) (Get More Information about Live Scan)
The following documents are also required as part of the application package:
- Driving School Instructor Written Test
- Certificate of Course Completion (60 hrs.)
- Proof of High School Graduation or Equivalent
Schedule an appointment at a local DMV field office to submit all documents identified above and complete a written examination within three attempts.
Driving Instructor Examination
A written test covering:
- Traffic laws
- Safe driving practices
- Operation of motor vehicles
- Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques
- First Aid
- Regulations pertaining to the teaching of automobile driver education and driver training to minors under 18, pursuant to CVC Section 12814.6 (a)(4)(B)
Fees
- $30 Non-refundable application fee
- $1 Family Support Program fee
- $30 Additional license
- $30 Reinstatement license fee
- $15 Duplicate or replacement license fee
- $15 Transfer of license fee
An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.
The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.
Driving Instructor's License Forms and Fees
Forms
Fees
- $1 Family Support Program fee
- $30 Renewal application fee
The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.
Driving Instructor’s Modification Forms and Fees
Driving School Instructor Licensing Authority
California Vehicle Code. Sections 310.4, 1651, and 11100 to 11114. The California Vehicle Code is available for purchase from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
California Code of Regulations. Title 13, Chapter 1.
Government Code. Section 6157 (a) - (d).
Application Questions and Submission Information
Please refer to the Driving School Handbook
