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What you need for Apply for a professional driving school license
To get a driving school license, you need to:
- Complete a driving school license application.
- Pay all fees, see our schedule of fees for more details.
- Pass an inspection of the driving school site.
- Submit a copy of the program of instruction including a written curriculum.
- Submit written proof of insurance.
- Provide a performance bond.
Fees for Apply for a professional driving school license
For a complete list, see the schedule of fees.
How to apply Apply for a professional driving school license
To get a professional driving school license:
- You must complete a driving school license application and mail it to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Driver Licensing Division
P.O. Box 55889
Boston, MA
02205-5889
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Pay all required fees.
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Pass an inspection of the driver education premises by the Registrar.
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Submit a copy of the program of instruction that meets the program standards. At the time of application, you must submit a written course curriculum. The curriculum must include standards as established by the Registrar. The curriculum must include a description of each of the skills you will each. It must also include an explanation of the method and sequence by which you will teach them.
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You must submit written proof of insurance as required by 540 CMR 23.04(3)(c).
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You must provide a performance bond, acceptable to the Registrar in the amount of:
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$10,000 for a Driver Education Provider with one location
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$25,000 for a Driver Education Provider with up to three locations
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$50,000 for a Driver Education Provider with more than three locations
The Registrar will hold the bond to provide reimbursement to students and/or parents in the event that:
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The program ceases to function and fails to provide, or
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Complete the contracted instruction.
More info about Apply for a professional driving school license
Each applicant (and any other person who has a financial interest in the business) is subject to a criminal record check.
If you are applying as a business, see 540 CMR 23 for additional requirements.