Driver Education Instructors

Certification Process

Obtaining a Provisional Certificate is the first step in becoming a Certified Driver Education Instructor. It allows you to work as an instructor for an approved driving school.

To Obtain a Provisional Certificate (Valid for Two Years) You Must:

• Have a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency.
• Complete three, three-credit courses with a grade of 75 or higher (currently available at White Mountains Community College):
  • Introduction to Traffic Safety.
  • Methods of Teaching Driver Education and Traffic Safety.
  • In-Vehicle Driver Education Methods.

Pursuant to Saf-C 3100, Applicants must submit the following to the DMV Driver Education Office:

• Application for Driver Education Instructor Certificate (DSMV 635)
• Official transcript of the completed courses, including grades.
• Certified copies of his/her motor vehicle record from any state in which the applicant has held a driver license and from any other state in which the applicant has obtained a motor vehicle conviction (NH Release of Motor Vehicle Records).
• Certified copy of his/her criminal record from this state and any other state in which the applicant has obtained a criminal conviction.
• Physical examination conducted within 90 days of applying for certification proving physical ability to perform the position.

Forms

Please review the required forms and documents pertaining to becoming a Driver Education Instructor.

Contact Information for DMV Driver Education Office

NH Dept. of Safety
DMV - Driver Education
23 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305
(603) 227-4075