Instructor Licensing Process

Have you ever considered becoming a licensed driving instructor? We guarantee it will be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you will ever have. At Driversity™ We are always on the lookout for instructors that want to make a difference to those they teach. For immediate consideration don't wait your resume today!

If you are, have, completed, or are completing the above then you have met some of the legal requirements. The licensing process has become much simpler. The new licensing process can be achieved in less than 1 week.

Information regarding a career as a driving instructor and forms are listed below. They can be obtained by visiting the DMV website.

Instructor requirements: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/drschinst.htm
Instructor Forms: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/forms/drivinginstructor.htm

STEP 1
Schedule Live Scan appointment ($25 - $75). Form is obtain at the facility conducting the live scan. More information is here: http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.htm

STEP 2
Schedule medical exam ($0 - $65.00). The form is named DL 546A (Physician’s Health Report). The form can be downloaded here: http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.htm

STEP 3
Complete the online Instructor Course. Create your account here: http://www.driversity.com/academy. Your supervisor will give you the course enrollment key for the course.

STEP 4
Attend a live driver education course.

STEP 5
Schedule your written Instructor License Test at DMV by calling 1-800-921-1117. The fee is $31.00. The test is
50 questions error factor of 10 or less. Make a note of this date and time and notify the office.

STEP 6
Download and complete the instructor application form (OL16). You can obtain that form here:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/forms/drivinginstructor.htm. Please note this application must be signed by the Driversity administration.

STEP 7
Gather together the following items:
a. GED or HS Diploma
b. Completed DL546A
c. Completed and signed OL16
d. Signed certification letter from Driversity
e. Completed Live Scan receipt
f. Any copies of Court documents, if needed.
g. Make two copies of all of the above. Provide the office with one copy.

STEP 8
Schedule Driver Training with Driversity’s Instructor Trainer. You will need to complete several lessons. You may also be required to attend other training sessions.

STEP 9 Call the office as soon as you are finished testing and let us know how you did.

Additional information and forms can be obtained through DMV 's driving instructor page.