Apply for a professional driving school license

To get a professional driving school license:

Applicant must be a holder of a valid driver instructor’s license for a period of at least 2 years. Must be employed with a licensed driving school teaching driving education in both classroom and on-road instruction.

• Must submit a copy of the program of instruction including a written curriculum. The curriculum must include standards as established by the Registrar and a description of each of the skills and the explanation of the method and sequence by which you will teach them.
• Pass an inspection of the driving school location. Must meet all RMV requirements for compliance.
• Instructional vehicles must be registered with commercial insurance in the name of the business and will be subject to inspection.
• You must provide a performance bond acceptable to the Registrar in the amount of:
• $10,000 for a Driver Education Provider with one location
• $25,000 for a Driver Education Provider with up to three locations
• $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:

• The program ceases to function and fails to provide, or
• Complete the contracted instruction.
• You must complete a driving school license application and mail it to:

• Registry of Motor Vehicles 
  Professional Driving School Unit
  P.O. Box 55889 
  Boston, MA
  02205-5889

• Pay all required fees