OL Application Requirements for a Traffic Violator School Owner License
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Traffic Violator School Handbook (PDF) — This handbook is currently under revision to incorporate amendments in statute and regulations.
Traffic Violator School Owner License Forms and Fees
Forms
Initial Requirements:
- Lesson Plan Approval - Submit one of the following:
- OL 764, Request for Approval of TVS Educational Program with the following:
- Course materials
- Fee for the original review of
ClassroomCourse: $475 Home Study: $800 Internet Course: $800
- OL 766, Request for Verification of Approval for Use of an Approved TVS Program with the following attached:
- A letter from the program owner authorizing you to utilize a previously approved lesson plan.
- Fee of $25.00
Submit your request to the department at the address below. Allow a minimum of 120 days for a response. Incomplete requests will be returned. Lesson Plans will be logged and referred for approval in the order received.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing Compliance Programs
P.O. Box 932342, MS L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420
Unit Telephone Number: (916) 229–31542. OL 612, Request for DMV Approval of Traffic Violator School Name.
- You may call (916) 229-3126 to confirm name availability before completing this form.
- Follow instruction on the form
- No fee is charged to reserve a proposed name for six months.
An application for a traffic violator school consists of the following forms:
- OL 29, Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Part B (required for each person listed on form OL 760)
- OL 140, Property Use Verification for a Driving School or Traffic Violator School License
- OL 142, Traffic Violator School Owner Assurance of Compliance With the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
- OL 144, Traffic Violator School Classroom Lease or Rental Agreement
- OL 704, Surety Bond of Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner ($2,000)
- OL 704 B, Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner Surety Bond (PDF)
- OL 712, Traffic Violator School Branch Business Office/Classroom Application
- OL 713, Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner License, Part A
- ADM 9050, Appointment of Director as Agent for Service of Process
- DMV 8016, Request for Live Scan Clearance (receipt) ( More information about Live Scan)
OR - ADM 1316, Fingerprint Card
Required for out–of–state applicants only and may be obtained by calling Occupational Licensing at (916) 229-3126 or your local Inspector.
The following documents are also required as a part of the application package:
- A completed OL 764 or OL 766 and a letter signed by DMV or an agent of DMV approving your lesson plan or authorizing you to utilize a previously approved lesson plan.
- A copy of your Business License
- Copy of your Fictitious Name Statement
- Copy of your rental or lease agreement for all offices and classrooms or use form OL 144, Traffic Violator School Classroom Lease or Rental Agreement.
- Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Partnership owned businesses only: A copy of Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Minutes or other document filed with the Secretary of State, which identifies the officers, share holders and managers with an interest in the business is required.
Traffic Violator School Program Fee Schedule
An application must be completed within one year or a new application, all examinations, and fees shall be required. (Note: fees are good for three (3) test attempts or one year.)
The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.
The license to own a school does not include the right to give instruction or perform operator responsibilities..
Traffic Violator School Owner License Renewal Forms and Fees
Forms
- OL 45A, Driving and Traffic Violator School Owner Renewal Application
- OL 737, Classroom/Branch Renewal Application
Fees
The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.
Traffic Violator School Owner Modification Forms and Fees
- Ownership changes
- License changes
- Traffic Violator Support Program Fee Schedule (PDF), effective 9/1/2011.
Traffic Violator School Owner Licensing Authority
California Vehicle Code. Sections 320 (a), 626, 626.2, 626.4, 626.6, 626.8, 1651, 1671, 11200 to 11222, 1803.5, 1808.7, 40509.1, 40512.6, 41501, 42005, 42005.1, 42005.3, 42005.5, 42007, and 42007.1. 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 Question and Submission Information
Please refer to the Traffic Violator School Handbook for complete information.


