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
Contacts
Registry of Motor Vehicles
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The Details
What you need
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
Fees
Name | Fee | Unit |
---|---|---|
Driver Instructor Certificate Fee (annual) | $25 | each |
How to apply
You can submit an application online
Downloads
Open PDF file, 337.27 KB,
Application for Driving Instructor License
(English, PDF 337.27 KB)
Contact
Online
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