Driver Training Program

Who Can Become a Driver Training School Owner?

Any person, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, public high school program, or local government entity providing driving instruction to 10 or more persons per calendar year to assist them in obtaining a Class C driver’s license in Georgia qualifies. This also includes public school systems offering driver training as part of the regular school day curriculum at no cost to students.

If you are interested in opening or operating a Driver Training School, you will be subject to the following rules and regulations: Driver Training Rules and Regulations.

Requirements

Review the requirements listed below. You can find documents and forms at the bottom of this page that you may need.

• Completed Driver Training School Application
• All applicants (owners, partners, corporate officers, controlling stockholders, and/or high school directors) must:
  • Complete GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check
  • Submit a certified Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from each state (except Georgia) where licensed in the past 5 years
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Surety Bond with a $10,000 principal sum for each location, naming Georgia DDS as the obligee
• Certificate of Liability Insurance ($100,000/$300,000/$50,000 coverage), listing Georgia DDS as the Certificate Holder
• Fire Code Inspection Report (completed by local fire marshal or agent, not over 90 days old)
• Copy of unexpired Business License (not required for public school systems)
• Certificate of Incorporation from the Secretary of State or Trade Name form from the local County Clerk (Corporations and LLCs are considered incorporated; others require the Trade Name form)
• Driver Training Instructor Application(s) with all required supporting documents
• Paid receipt for student textbooks and curriculum materials
• Approved Curricula:
  • Drive Right - Prentice Hall
  • How to Drive - AAA Traffic Safety
  • Responsible Driving - Glencoe/McGraw Hill
  • License to Drive - Alliance for Safe Driving
• Public School Systems Only: A notarized statement from the superintendent or assistant superintendent appointing a director responsible for daily operations

How to Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check through the Georgia Applicant Processing System (GAPS) .
2. To be considered for certification, please submit your information and required supporting documentation online by completing this application. All required supporting documents must be attached to the application online before it is submitted. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Application Process

Please complete the application packet in its entirety to enable us to complete the process in a timely manner. Our goal is to completely process your application within 30 business days. Once the application and supporting documentation are received, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.

Overview

Driver Training School certification is valid for up to four (4) years. Owners should apply for recertification within 60-90 days of expiration.

Requirements

Review the requirements listed below. You can find documents and forms at the bottom of this page that you may need.

• Completed Program Recertification Application
• All applicants (owners, partners, corporate officers, controlling stockholders, and/or high school directors) must:
  • Complete GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check
  • Submit a certified MVR from each state (except Georgia) where licensed in the past 5 years
• Continuation or Verification certificate for the existing Surety Bond
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Certificate of Liability Insurance ($100,000/$300,000/$50,000 coverage for Driver Training vehicles), listing Georgia DDS as the Certificate Holder
• If applicable, a list of active Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with external entities
• Public School Systems Only: A notarized statement from the superintendent or assistant superintendent appointing a director responsible for daily operations

How to Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check through the Georgia Applicant Processing System (GAPS) .
2. To be considered for recertification, please submit your information and required supporting documentation online by completing this application. All required supporting documents must be attached to the application online before it is submitted. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Application Process

Please complete the application packet in its entirety to enable us to complete the process in a timely manner. Our goal is to completely process your application within 30 business days. Once the application and supporting documentation are received, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.

Who Can Become a Driver Training Instructor?

Any person employed by a certified Driver Training School to provide driving instruction for students seeking a Class C motor vehicle license in Georgia qualifies. Individuals interested in becoming a certified Driver Training Instructor will be subject to the following rules and regulations: Driver Training Rules and Regulations.

Requirements

Review the requirements listed below. You can find documents and forms at the bottom of this page that you may need.

• Completed New Instructor Application
• $30 non-refundable application fee
• National and state fingerprint-based criminal background check
• Certified MVR from each state (except Georgia) where licensed in the past 5 years
• Notarized employment letter (on school letterhead) signed by a DDS-certified Driver Training School owner within 90 days of applying
• Lab report from an accredited laboratory for a drug screen (marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine) completed within 30 days of applying
• Completion and passing of the DDS-administered instructor training and examination

How to Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check through the Georgia Applicant Processing System (GAPS) .
2. To be considered for certification, please submit your information and required supporting documentation online by completing this application. All required supporting documents must be attached to the application online before it is submitted. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Application Process

Please complete the application packet in its entirety to enable us to complete the process in a timely manner. Our goal is to completely process your application within 30 business days. Once the application and supporting documentation are received, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.

Overview

Driver Training Instructor certification is valid for up to four (4) years. Instructors should apply for recertification within 60-90 days of expiration.

Requirements

Review the requirements listed below. You can find documents and forms at the bottom of this page that you may need.

• Completed Instructor Recertification Application
• GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check
• Certified MVR from each state (except Georgia) where licensed in the past 5 years
• Lab report from an accredited laboratory for a drug screen (marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine) completed within 30 days of applying
• $5 non-refundable application fee
• Notarized employment letter (on school letterhead) signed by a DDS-certified Driver Training School owner within 90 days of applying

How to Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check through the Georgia Applicant Processing System (GAPS) .
2. To be considered for recertification, please submit your information and required supporting documentation online by completing this application. All required supporting documents must be attached to the application online before it is submitted. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Application Process

Please complete the application packet in its entirety to enable us to complete the process in a timely manner. Our goal is to completely process your application within 30 business days. Once the application and supporting documentation are received, we will contact you within 7-10 business days.