Third Party Testing

Who Can Become a Third Party Tester?

• A full-service Driver Training School certified by DDS for at least two calendar years without noncompliance.
• "Full-service" means offering both 30-hour classroom instruction and 6-hour behind-the-wheel training.

Requirements

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

• Completed New Program Application.
• GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check for all applicants (owners, partners, corporate officers, controlling stockholders, and/or high school directors).
• Certified Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from each state of licensure in the past 5 years (except Georgia) for all applicants.
• Signed and initialed DDS Third Party Tester Agreement by all applicants.
• Third Party Examiner Application(s) with supporting documents.
• Primary and Alternate Road Skills Test Routes (developed using the Guidelines for Development of Road Skills Test Routes).

How to Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check via the Georgia Applicant Processing System .
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

• Certification lasts up to four years.
• Apply for recertification 60-90 days before expiration.

Requirements

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

• Completed Program Recertification Application.
• GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check for all applicants.
• Certified MVR from each state of licensure in the past 5 years (except Georgia) for all applicants.
• Signed and initialed DDS Third Party Tester Agreement by all applicants.

How to Apply for Recertification

1. Register for your criminal background check via the Georgia Applicant Processing System .
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 Third Party Examiner?

• A Driver Training Instructor certified by DDS for at least two calendar years without noncompliance, employed by a Third Party Tester.

Requirements

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

• Submit a TPT New Examiner Application.
• GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check for all applicants.
• Provide a certified MVR from each state of licensure in the past 5 years (except Georgia).
• Signed and initialed DDS Third Party Tester and Examiner Agreement by the applicant and program owners.
• Completed and notarized DDS Third Party Examiner Affidavit.
• Pass the DDS-administered instructor training and examination.

How to Apply

1. Register for your criminal background check via the Georgia Applicant Processing System .
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

• Certification lasts up to four years.
• Apply for recertification 60-90 days before expiration.

Requirements

• Completed Instructor Recert.
• GAPS fingerprinting for a national and state criminal background check.
• Certified MVR from each state of licensure in the past 5 years (except Georgia).
• Signed and initialed DDS Third Party Examiner Agreement.

How to Apply for Recertification

1. Register for your criminal background check via the Georgia Applicant Processing System .
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.