Learn how to become certified as a professional driving school instructor.
- This page, Apply for a professional driving school instructor license, is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Apply for a professional driving school instructor license
The Details
What you need
You will need to log in with a MyMassGov account to apply for a professional driving school instructor license online.
To be certified as a professional driving school instructor, you:
- Must complete an online application.
- Will be subject to a criminal record check.
- Will be subject to a driving record check.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have at least 24 months operating experience (in the same license classification).
- Experienced gained under a learner's permit does not qualify toward the 24 months.
- Pass an exam administered by the RMV comprised of 100-questions selected from the most current edition of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Driver's Manual with a passing grade of at least 90%.
- If you were issued a standard Class D license after July 1, 2023, you will need to provide proof of lawful presence
You will need to log in with a MyMassGov account to apply for a professional driving school instructor license online.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Instructor Certificate Fee (annual) | $25 | each |
How to apply
You can submit an application online.
When applying for your professional driving school instructor license, you will need to:
- Log in with a MyMassGov Personal account (if you currently have or previously had a Massachusetts ID, permit, or license)
- Pay any applicable fees
Downloads
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Application for Driving Instructor License
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