Review the laws related to commercial driving instructor licensing:

• Connecticut General Statutes (Title 14-68 through 14-78)
• Regulations of State Agencies (Section 14-78-1 through -14-78-48)

You can request an application packet to apply for a driving school license by contacting the DMV driver education unit at 860-263-5096.

Once the DMV receives your documents, including those listed under additional requirements, we send an email to the email you provide on your application with instructions on how to apply for a criminal background check. Failure to complete these forms causes a delay in the processing of your application.

• Completed application for a driver training instructor's license (Form R-7A).
• Confirmation of examination to determine physical condition of the driver per medical examiner’s certificate form (Form MCSA-5876), completed by a licensed physician.
• Driver school instructor training schedule (Form R-280).
  
  • Note: The driver education unit must receive the R-280 form before you start the course for it to be valid.
• Certificate for driving instructor training (Form R-230), which shows you have completed an approved 45-hour instructor training course.
• Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization for DCF CPS background check (Form DCF-3031)
• A fingerprint-supported background check.
• State fingerprint forms (DPS-125C) for each owner, officer, or manager of proposed school. Fingerprinting is performed at any local/state police department or the state’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection headquarters.
• All individuals applying must complete the FBI Privacy Act Statement

Fees are paid once your application is approved and you have passed the tests:

• Two-year commercial driving instructor license: $100