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Instructor Certification

Instructor Certification
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    Prior to applying, it is suggested to review all the requirements and laws within the Driver Education Provider Manual in addition to the Michigan Curriculum Guide (if applicable).

     


     

Original Application
  • DES-Instructor Original Certification Packet PDF icon
Conditional Application
  • DES-Instructor Conditional Certification Packet PDF icon
  • MDOS Approved - Michigan State Police Live Scan Vendors
  • Approved Professional Development Courses and Instructor Preparation Program Agencies PDF icon
Conditional to Original Application
  • DES - Instructor Conditional to Original Certification Packet PDF icon
Reinstatement (Reapply) Application
  • DES-Instructor Reinstatement Certification Packet PDF icon
Additional Information
  • DES-N01 Instructor Original Application PDF icon
  • DES-N02 Instructor Conditional Certification PDF icon
  • DES-N03 Instructor e-Services Certification PDF icon
  • DES-N04 Instructor Conditional to Original Certification PDF icon
  • DES-N05 Medical Examination Report PDF icon
  • Federal DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (Form MCSA-5876)

    Individuals who possess a valid CDL will need to submit the DOT medical certificate to the Driver Programs Division.

  • DES-I06 Instructor Request of Change PDF icon
  • DES - Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request PDF icon

    Each driver education provider owner, designated representative and instructor is required to submit the completed LDE - Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request form to the Driver Education Section after being fingerprinted by a MDOS approved - Michigan State Police live scan vendor. 

  • Approved Professional Development Courses and Instructor Preparation Program Agencies PDF icon
Driver Education Contact Information
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    Michigan Department of State
    Driver Education and Testing Section

    Phone: 517-241-6850
    Fax: 517-335-3155
    Address: 430 West Allegan Street, 3rd Floor, Lansing Michigan 48918
    Email: DriverEd@Michigan.gov

    DES-P11 Statement of Complaint
    To file a formal complaint against a Person/Applicant, Certified Driver Education Provider and/or Instructor, you must complete and submit a DES-P11 Statement of Complaint form to this Department.  Instructions are included within the form.

    DES-P12 Statement of Complaint - IPP
    To file a formal ...

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