About
State
Motor Vehicles, Department of
People who wish to teach at a driving school must get a Driving School Instructor Certificate. This certificate comes from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Certified instructors must:
- be at least 21 years of age;
- have possessed a driver license that is valid in New York State with a good record for two years;
- have a high school diploma or GED;
- pass vision, road sign, written, and practical tests;
- have never been convicted of a felony or certain other crimes; and
- have completed a DMV-certified Methods and Content Course for In-Car Instruction.
Additional resources
NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Address
Bureau of Driver Training Programs
Certification and Oversight Unit
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany NY 12228
Bureau of Driver Training Programs
Certification and Oversight Unit
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany NY 12228
Website
http://www.dmv.ny.gov
Phone
(518) 473-7174