Commercial Driver Training School, Instructor, and Vehicle Requirements
School Requirements
To qualify for a commercial driver training school license the following requirements must be met before a driving school can open for business.
You must:
• Submit an application and the license fee of $150 to the Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DVS)
• Post a surety bond as specified in Minn. Rules 7411.0275, and submit the original bond form to DVS
• Own or lease an administrative office as specified in Minn. Rules 7411.0345
• Comply with the instruction location requirements in Minn. Rules 7411.0355
• Provide a copy of a lease or agreement for instruction location use to DVS
• Submit the classroom and behind-the-wheel curriculum to DVS for approval
• Submit an example of the student contract to DVS
• Provide an insurance certificate for driver education vehicles to DVS
• Provide a vehicle inspection form for training vehicles that are more than six years old
Note: No permanent or temporary program location may be within 150 feet of a site where any part of a driver’s license examination is administered.
Instructor Requirements
To become an instructor in a commercial driver training school, you must meet the eligibility and training requirements as specified in Minn. Rules 7411.0620 - .0690
Vehicle Requirements
• Vehicles used for driver training instruction must comply with the requirements specified in Minn. Rules 7411.0850
• Vehicles used for driver training instruction must comply with the insurance requirements specified in Minn. Rules 7411.0270
A copy of the Driver Education Minn. Rules 7411.0100 - .2000 may be obtained from any public library where these rules are on file. They can also be accessed online at Minn. Rules 7411
Copies of the Rules will not be mailed to you
The Driver's license manual is a summary of Minnesota's motor vehicle and licensure requirements. For complete standards, consult the state statutes and rules.
Driver's Manual Audio Files
English version of the driver’s license manual in audio files.
Application forms are available at Driver Educators
Initial and Renewal Commercial School License Annual Fee: $150
Duplicate Commercial School License: $25
Initial and Renewal Commercial Instructor License Annual Fee: $50
Duplicate Commercial Instructor License: $5
Period of time that elapses before a license can be issued depends largely on how quickly applicant can meet the requirements; i.e., pass the test, obtain bond, have vehicle ready for inspection, etc..
School locations in greater Minnesota may require additional time for travel arrangements for testing and inspection. See Minn. Stat. § 171.05, .33-.41
One year from date of issuance.