DRIVING SCHOOL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Spring 2016, DC DMV will require every District resident who has never had a driver license to successfully
complete an accredited Driver Education Course prior to the issuance of a provisional driver license or driver
license. The successfully completed course must consist of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours
(includes 1 hour maximum of parallel parking instruction) of driving instruction; and must have been completed
within the last 6 months of being issued provisional driver license or driver license. DC DMV will provide the
approved course curriculum and guidelines.
To offer District residents an accredited driving education course, interested driving schools must submit an
application to the DC DMV and be approved to receive Driving School Accreditation. Only driving schools based
in DC, Maryland, or Virginia are eligible to apply. Enclosed are the required forms to complete the application
process and applications may also be downloaded from the DC DMV website at www.dmv.dc.gov. Applications
must be completed in their entirety and submitted with the required documentation. Once approved, the
driving school will receive a certificate of accreditation which will be valid for two (2) years. DC DMV will provide
the approved course curriculum along with accreditation guidelines approximately 60 days prior to the program
commencement date when driving schools may begin offering the approved driving education course.
You must submit the following documents to the DC DMV:
- Completed Driving School Accreditation Application
- Business License or Occupancy Permit reflecting classroom location address
- District of Columbia Clean Hands Certification
- Certificate of General Liability Insurance
- Certificate of Vehicle Insurance (required for all instructional vehicles)
- Fingerprints obtained from Metropolitan Police Department or Local Jurisdiction (required
for all Owners, Officers, and Instructors)
- Copy of Instructor License (Instructors Only)
- 5 Year Driver Record (Instructors Only)
- Copy of Vehicle Registration (required for all instructional vehicles used for this program)
Once your packet is completed, please submit to:
District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services Administration – Driving School Accreditation
95 M Street, SW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20024
Please allow 7 – 10 business days for processing and be advised that you are not authorized to act as a DC DMV
accredited driving school in any capacity until you have been approved by DC DMV. Please email
[email protected]ov or call 202-729-7001 with any questions.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
To confidentially report waste, fraud or abuse by any DC Government Agency or official, call the DC Inspector General at 1-800-521-1639.
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DRIVING SCHOOL ACCREDITATION APPLICATION
DRIVING SCHOOL INFORMATION
Name of School
DBA (if applicable)
Tax ID Number
Contact Person
Position
Address
Suite Number/Floor
Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Email Address
Web Address
Mailing Address (if different from above)
Address
Suite Number/Floor
Zip Code
PLEASE LIST ALL OWNERS, PARTNERS, AND OFFICERS OF BUSINESS BELOW:
*Fingerprints are required for all Owners, Partners, and Officers
Name of Owner, Partner, or Officer
Position
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
Name of Owner, Partner, or Officer
Position
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
Name of Owner, Partner, or Officer
Position
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
Name of Owner, Partner, or Officer
Position
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
Name of Owner, Partner, or Officer
Position
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
(if additional space is required, please attach separate piece of paper)
To confidentially report waste, fraud or abuse by any DC Government Agency or official, call the DC Inspector General at 1-800-521-1639.
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PLEASE LIST ALL EMPLOYED LICENSED INSTRUCTORS BELOW:
*Fingerprints are required for all instructors. A copy of the Instructor License and a 5 Year Driver Record should be submitted for each Instructor.
(if additional space is required, please attach separate piece of paper)
PLEASE LIST ALL VEHICLES USED FOR INSTRUCTION BELOW:
*A copy of the vehicle registration and proof of insurance for all instructional vehicles is required
(if additional space is required, please attach separate piece of paper)
Has the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, or other person directly interested in the business been the former holder
of a driving school accreditation? YES NO
IF YES, please list states __________________ ___________________ __________________
Has the accreditation ever been denied, suspended, or revoked? N/A YES NO
IF YES, when? ___________________
Has the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, employee, or other person directly interested in the business been
convicted of a felony, or any crime involving violence, dishonesty, deceit, or indecency? YES NO
IF YES, please explain in additional information section.
Is the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, or other person directly interested in the business employed by a Federal or
District agency which has an established policy forbidding its employees from outside employment? YES NO
First Name
Last Name
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
First Name
Last Name
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
First Name
Last Name
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
First Name
Last Name
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
First Name
Last Name
Driver License Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Apt/Unit Number
City/State
Zip Code
YEAR
MAKE
TAG/REGISTRATION #
STATE
VIN #
To confidentially report waste, fraud or abuse by any DC Government Agency or official, call the DC Inspector General at 1-800-521-1639.
DC DMV-PRA-001 Version 11/2015
Is the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, or other person directly interested in the business an employee of the
Department of Motor Vehicles whose employment is directly related to the issuance of any license? YES NO
Is the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, or other person directly interested in the business on parole or probation at
the time of application? YES NO
IF YES, please explain in additional information section.
Is the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, or other person directly interested in the business been convicted of, is
serving a sentence for, or is under indictment for committing or attempting to commit a misdemeanor? YES NO
IF YES, please explain in additional information section.
Is the applicant or any owner, partner, officer, or other person directly interested in the business been convicted of, is
serving a sentence for, or is under indictment for committing or attempting to commit a sex offense? YES NO
IF YES, please explain in additional information section.
If any responses require additional information, please provide information here:
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST:
Business License or Occupancy Permit reflecting classroom location address
District of Columbia Clean Hands Certification (http://dcra.dc.gov/publication/dcra-clean-hands-self-certification-
form)
Certificate of General Liability Insurance
Certificate of Insurance for Vehicle Insurance (required for all instructional vehicles)
Fingerprints obtained from Metropolitan Police Department or Local Jurisdiction (required for all Owners, Officers,
and Instructors)
o MPD Civilian Fingerprint Section (202) 727-4409 or Email [email protected]
Copy of Instructor License (Instructors Only)
5 Year Driver Record (Instructors Only)
Copy of Vehicle Registration (required for all instructional vehicles)
Any person using a fictitious name or address and knowingly making any false statement on this application is in violation of DC Law and subject to a
fine of not more than $1,000 or 180 days imprisonment or both. (D.C. Official Code §22-2405)
I hereby certify that the information contained on this application is true and correct.
Applicant’s Signature: Date: _______________
Applicant’s Name: _______________
For DMV Official Use Only
DATE REC:________________________________ BATCH NUM:______________________
APPROVED:_______________________________ ISSUE DATE:____________ EXP DATE:___________
DMV REP:_________________________________