Renew your school bus driver certificate

This page explains the process for renewing your school bus driver certificate.

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The Details   of Renew your school bus driver certificate

What you need   for Renew your school bus driver certificate

Renewal Application:

  • Application must be filled out completely.
  • Application must be signed by the applicant and a current email address must be provided for future RMV correspondence.
  • The transportation company that you are employed by, or expect to be employed by, must complete section B – Applicant Information.

If you were issued a standard Class D license after July 1, 2023, you will need to provide proof of lawful presence.

Any applicant who has ever resided in another state or country and has relocated to Massachusetts must include with application OR is currently out of state:

  • Certified Out-of-State Driving Record effective within the preceding 90 days of application submission.
  • Certified Out-of-State Criminal Record Report effective within the preceding 90 days of application submission.

CORI Form:

  • CORI must be filled out completely and notarized.
  • CORI must accompany the application.

Medical Requirement:

  • Applicant’s medical exam must be conducted and dated within the preceding 90 days of application submission. See section G – Patient Information.


 

Fees   for Renew your school bus driver certificate

Name Fee Unit
School Bus Certificate Renewal Fee (annual) $15 each
School Bus Certificate Renewal Fee (6 month) $7.50 each

How to renew   Renew your school bus driver certificate

The quickest and easiest way to apply for a school bus certificate is to complete your application online.

Follow the instructions here.

The RMV will contact you if we need any additional information.

More info   for Renew your school bus driver certificate

For questions, email SchoolBus7DNotify@state.ma.us or call Vehicle Safety and Compliance Services at 857-368-7310.

Contact   for Renew your school bus driver certificate

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