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Commercial Driver Training School License
Overview
This page provides information about qualifying and applying for a Commercial Driver Training School License.
 
Use the links below to go directly to any section:

General Information
A Commercial Driver Training School License authorizes a school to provide classroom and/or behind-the-wheel instruction to students learning to safely drive a motor vehicle. Vehicles include, but are not limited to cars, trucks, motorhomes and motorcycles.

Qualify/Apply
In order to qualify and apply, you must:
  • Complete a Commercial Driver Training School Application (Form 6050);
  • Provide proof of:
    • $2,500 bond
    • Insurance in the amount of $50,000/$100,000/$25,000; and
    • Schedule of maximum fees for instruction;
  • Register your school name with the Secretary of State Corporation Division and provide a registry number;
  • Provide a list of all instructors and training vehicles used by your school:
    • Instructors must be qualified; and
    • Training vehicles must be equipped with dual controls of a type approved by DMV; and
  • Pay a $200 application fee.  
Note: Additional information and instructions are provided 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.

Renewal
Commercial Driver Training School Licenses 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. Licenses 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 a properly completed application form;
  • Provide proof of insurance in the amount of $50,000/$100,000/$25,000; and
  • Pay the $200 application fee.
The new license will be mailed to your school/facility upon successful processing of your renewal materials.

Relevant Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
Links to applicable statutes:
Note: In using the links above, you may need to scroll down to find the correct ORS or OAR reference.

Related Information
Additional information that may be relevant includes:

 
Page updated: October 06, 2009

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