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Driver Training Instructor Certificate
A Driver Training Instructor Certificate authorizes an individual to teach other persons to drive a motor vehicle and to supervise the practice of other persons learning to drive a motor vehicle for compensation. Vehicles include, but are not limited to cars, trucks, motorhomes, motorcycles, etc.

How to Qualify/Apply
  1. Be at least 21 years of age to conduct behind-the-wheel training and age 19 to conduct classroom training.
  2. Be an employee of a School that holds a valid and current Commercial Driver Training School License issued by DMV.
  3. Have valid Oregon driving privileges and have had valid driving privileges for at least three years preceding the date an application is submitted to DMV for an instructor license. (An instructor who has not held Oregon driving privileges for the three year period may be required to submit a certified driving record from any jurisdiction or foreign government that issued driving privileges during that period.)
  4. Complete a Driver Training Instructor Application form (Form 6050B), signed by the owner of the commercial driver training school.
  5. Pay a $100 application fee.
  6. Pass the Commercial Driving School Instructor knowledge test, vision, and drive test.
  7. Pass a criminal background check.
 
Additional application details are included in the application form.
 
Application Form
 
In addition to printing the application form from this Web site, you can also obtain the form by calling DMV Business Regulation at 503-945-5052 or visiting us at the address below.

Duration
License expires on last day of the calendar year (December 31), regardless of when it was issued.

Renewals
To renew, another properly completed application form and application fee are required.
The renewal application must be submitted to DMV prior to current license expiration.


To Submit Forms
Required items may be mailed to or dropped off at:
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Business Regulation
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem OR 97314
 
Phone: 503-945-5052
Counter Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

Related Oregon Statutes (ORS)
 
Please note: you may need to scroll down to find the correct ORS or OAR reference.

Related Information

 
Page updated: June 07, 2007

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