| Driver Training Instructor Certificate |
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| Overview |
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This page provides information about qualifying and applying for a Commercial Driver Training Instructor Certificate.
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| General Information |
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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 and motorcycles.
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| Qualify/Apply |
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In order to qualify and apply, you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age to conduct behind-the-wheel training and age 19 to conduct classroom training;
- Be an employee of a School that holds a valid and current Commercial Driver Training School License issued by DMV;
- 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);
- Complete a Driver Training Instructor Application (Form 6050B), signed by the owner of the commercial driver training school;
- Pay a $100 application fee;
- Pass the Commercial Driving School Instructor knowledge test and drive test;
- Pass a vision test; and
- Pass a criminal background check.
Note: Additional application details are included in the application form.
You may print the application form on your local printer using your browser's Print option or save a copy to your computing device using the Save As option, or you may obtain a hardcopy form by calling us at (503) 945-5052, or by mailing or visiting our office at:
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Business Regulation
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314
You may submit your completed application, supporting materials and payment by mail or in person to our office at:
Driver and Motor Vehicle Services
Business Regulation
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314
Service counter hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (excluding statewide and holiday closures).
Note: Due to the added costs of merchant fees, DMV offices only accept cash or checks and do not accept credit or debit cards.
For more information you may contact us at (503) 945-5052.
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| Renewal |
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Driver Training Instructor Certificates are issued annually and they expire on the last day of the calendar year (i.e., December 31), regardless of the date they were issued. Certificates are issued for a given calendar year, not for a set 12 month period from the date of issuance.
To renew your license, you must:
- Submit another properly completed application form to DMV prior to the current license expiration; and
- Pay the $100 application/renewal fee.
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| Relevant Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) |
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Links to applicable statutes:
- ORS 822.500 - Operating commercial driver training school without certificate; rules; penalty
- OAR 735-160-0075 - Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Qualifications
Note: In using the links above, you may need to scroll down to find the correct ORS or OAR reference.
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| Related Information |
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