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DRIVING SCHOOL INITIAL LICENSE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
In order to ensure prompt processing of your Driving School Application, please submit all documents listed below:
Completed the “Application for Driving School License” form.
Completed “Applicant’s Information” form BLC-205B for each individual applicant.
Child Support Form BLS-43 for each individual applicant. This is to be completed even if you do not have child
support obligations.
Fingerprint Request Notification form BLS-163 for each individual applicant.
Copy of the Driver License for each owner, partner(s), officer(s), or member(s). (Each non-NJ resident must
provide 6-points of identification. Information regarding required identification can be found at
https.//www.nj.gov/mvc/license/6pointid.htm.
Passport size color photograph for each owner, partner(s), officer(s), or member(s). (Print name on the back
of each photograph)
Copy of the business Incorporation/Formation Papers showing the filing date with the NJ Division of Revenue.
Copy of Alternate/Fictitious Name Filing Certificate if you are using a “Tradename.”
Copy of the Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) Registration Certificate.
Copy of NJ Certificate of Authority for Sales Tax.
Copy of Property Deed or Lease/Rental Agreement .
Driving School Business Hours Form BLC-86A.
Municipal Approval Certificate for Business License – signed and stamped by the municipality form BLS-
162.
List of Licensed Driving Instructors.
Specific Qualified Supervising Instructor as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:23-1.1, and you will need a letter from the
current school owner for proof of the 500 hours.
Sample Contract and sample service record.
Statement of whether classroom instruction is offered.
Proposed yellow page (phone directory) advertisement.
Other proposed advertisement.
Photocopy of customer receipts.
Copy of the phone bill or phone installation order for the business with the business name and address listed
on the document.
Worker’s Compensation insurance or a statement advising no employees. If any employees are hired, you
must immediately provide evidence of Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Original Certificate of Insurance in the amounts of $250,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage.
The Certificate Holder Must Read
NJMVC P.O. Box 171, Trenton, NJ 08666-0171
$10,000 Surety Bond which must expire on December 31, of the applicable year. (Form Enclosed)
The fee for the issuance of a Driving School license is $250.00, for a Branch location license $200.00, for each
initial Instructor license $75.00, for each Authorized Agent license $25.00 and for each Instructor’s transfer
$3.00. A notification requesting payment for each license type will be sent after preliminary approval of all
licensing requirements and a site inspection, where applicable.
The following items must be “on-location” at the time of your scheduled site inspection:
Landline Telephone Telephone Answering Machine Locked file cabinet/safe
Dual controlled vehicle(s) owned/leased in the Driving School or lessor
BLC-3DS (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box
171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666
-0171
(609) 292
-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292
-4400
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The undersigned herby applies for the license checked in Part 3 and submits the following certified statement:
1. _______
__________________________________ ______________________________
Name of Business (if corporation, corporate name) Business Phone
_______
__________________________________ 2. Please check:
Trade Name Corporation Partnership
_________________________________________ Other Proprietorship
Business Address ______________
_________________________________________
City State Zip
3. Please check:
All applicants please provide the following information Driving School License
And at
tach copies of proof thereof:
A. NJ Sales Tax Identification Number ________________
B. NJ Unemployment Registration Number ________________
C. Federal Employer Identification Number ________________
4. Complete the following for proprietor, partners or corporate officers:
Name Title Home Address
Telephone
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______
____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Hav
e any of the owners, partners or officers ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a criminal or disorderly person
offense in this or any other state?
Yes No If yes, explain: ______________________________________________________________
6. Has
any current or prospective partner, officer, director, other controlling person, or employee of the applicant previously
held a license issued under the authority of the Commission or any other state, which license was suspended or revoked
and never reinstated?
Yes No Give name and address of person: _________________________________________________
7. Do the owners, principals, partners, or officers now hold, or have they ever held, any of the licenses governed by the NJ
Motor Vehicle Commission Yes No If yes, please provide the type and number(s):
_______
__________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Hav
e the license(s) provided above ever been suspended or revoked in New Jersey or any other jurisdiction?
Yes No If yes, explain: ______________________________________________________________________
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box
171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666
-0171
(609) 292
-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292
-4400
APPLICATION FOR DRIVING SCHOOL LICENSE
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9. D
oes this business have a subsidiary company or a parent company? Yes No If yes, explain:
_______
____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Have the owners, partners or officers, agents or employees of your organization ever used an alias or been
known by any other name? Yes No If yes, explain:
_______
____________________________________________________________________________________
11. Does any stockholder own more than 10% of the corporation’s stock? Yes No
If yes, give name, address and holding:
_______
____________________________________________________________________________________
12. Pl
ace of Incorporation: ________________________ Date of Incorporation: __________________________
Dat
e of authorization to do business in New Jersey: ______________________________________________
Attach copy of the Certificate of Incorporation/Formation which has been filed with the N.J. Secretary of
State. Foreign Corporations must submit a copy of their Authorization to do business in New Jersey as a
Foreign Corporation in addition to a copy of their corporate or formation papers.
13. Does the location for which you seek a license, or seek to renew a license, comply with all State and local
laws, ordinances and regulations? Yes No
14. Th
e applicant certifies all information contained herein is true and agrees that any untruthful representation and
any violation of the applicable statutes and regulations promulgated by the Commission shall be reasonable and
proper grounds for license suspension or revocation and may subject the applicant to administrative, civil, or
criminal penalty. Applicant further agrees to notify the Commission immediately of any change in the status of the
business or of any other information which would change the answers and statements in this application or
supplement thereto. ____________________(initial)
15. I
am, and will continue to be, in compliance with all State and local laws, regulations and ordinances regarding
the operation of this business. __________________ (initial)
16. Th
e individual(s) signing this application certifies that they have read the applicable statutes and are thoroughly
familiar with the details provided and potential penalties.
I,
the undersigned, herby certify that I am the (Title)____________________________ of the above business
named _______________________________ and that the information I have submitted is true. I am aware that if
any of the statements are willfully false, I am subject to penalty.
__________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Print Name of Applicant Signature and Title of Applicant
I, the undersigned, herby certify that I am Secretary/Member/Partner of the above corporation and have witnessed
the signature of ______________________________ who is (Title)__________________________ of said
corporation.
_______
_______________________________ _____________________________
Signature of Secretary/Member/Partner Date
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
License #____________________________ Date Issued: _____________________ Reg No._____________
EIN # ______________________________ Email: __________________________ Technician: ___________
Supervisor Approval: ____________________ Date: ___________________________
Chec
k No.: __________________________
Check Amount: ______________________
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PLEASE PRINT
BUSINESS NAME:
BUSINESS PHONE:
17. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _______-________-_________
* You must disclose your Social Security number to the NJMVC. Failure to do so may result in denial/non-renewal of licensure.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:50-25 et. Seq. of the New Jersey taxation law and N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.7 et. Seq. of the New Jersey Child
Support Program Improvement Act, the licensing agency to which this form is submitted is required to obtain your Social Security
number. Pursuant to these authorities, the licensing agency is also obligated to provide your Social Security number to:
A- The Director of Taxation to assist in the administration and enforcement of any tax law, including for
the purpose of reviewing compliance with State tax law, updating, and correcting tax records; and
IF YES, ATTACH EXPLANATION DESCRIBING NATURE OF OFFENSE, DATE, CITY, AND STATE WHERE OFFENSE
OCCURRED, IDENTIFY COURT OR ADMINSTRATIVE TRIBUNAL BEFORE THE CASE TRIED, DATE, AND SENTENCE.
ANY OF THE STATEMENTS ARE WILLFULLY FALSE, I AM SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, AND/OR CRIMINAL
PENALTY.
BLC-205B (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171
(609) 292-6500 ext.5013
Fax: (609) 292-4400
APPLICANT’S INFORMATION
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Business Name
______________________________________________ ________________________
Applicant’s Name (Print) Date of Birth
______________________________________________
Social Security Number
*You must disclose your Social Security number to NJMVC. Failure to do so shall result in denial/non-renewal
of licensure.
Pur
suant to N.J.S.A. 54:50-25 et seq. of New Jersey taxation law and N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.7a et seq of the New
Jersey Child Support Program Improvement Act, the licensing agency is required to obtain your Social Security
number. Pursuant to these authorities, the licensing agency is also obligated to provide your Social Security
number to:
A. The Director of Taxation to assist in the administration and enforcement of any tax law,
including for the purposes of reviewing compliance with State tax law, updating, and
correcting tax records;
and
B. The Pr
obation Division or any other agency responsible for child support enforcement, upon
request.
Under
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.7a et seq., response to the questions listed below are required
intentional misstatements may result in administrative action including, but not limited to, denial of licensure,
immediate suspension or revocation of licensure, or criminal prosecution.
1. Do you have a child support obligation? Yes No
2. If
yes, does this amount in arrears equal or exceed the amount of child support payable for six
months? Yes No
3. Ar
e you subject to a child support warrant? Yes No
I certify that the foregoing responses made by me are true and I am aware that if any of the foregoing
statements are willfully false, I am subject to penalty.
___________________________________________ ________________________________
Signature Date
BLS-43 (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171
(609) 292-6500 ext.5013
Fax: (609) 292-4400
CHILD SUPPORT CERTIFICATION FORM
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In accordance with New Jersey law, all Driving School applicants are required to undergo a live
scan criminal background check by the State approved vendor. Submission of your initial business
application authorizes the Commission’s Business License Services Bureau to request and receive
criminal background check results.
Upon receipt of this notification, each person identified will be mailed a fingerprint application and
instructional sheet. Once fingerprinted, the receipt and fingerprint application for each person listed
must be forwarded to MVC as proof of completion. The processing of your business application will
not begin until all receipts are received.
Do not get fingerprinted for this application until you have received the instructions from the Business
License Services Bureau.
BLS-19 (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171
(609) 292-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292-4400
FINGERPRINT REQUEST NOTIFICATION
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Business Name: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________
Clearly
PRINT the requested personal information for Driving School license application.
Applicant’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _______________
Phone Number: ________________________ Email: ____________________________________
Applicant’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
Phone Number: ________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Applicant’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________________
Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
Phone Number: ________________________ Email: ______________________________________
BLS-163 (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171
(609) 292-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292-4400
FINGERPRINT REQUEST NOTIFICATION FORM
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Business Name: __________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE: ________________
Street Address: ___________________________________ HOME PHONE: ___________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
CELL PHONE: _________________________ Email: ___________________________________
Monday --------------------------------- To: ____________
Tuesday --------------------------------- To: ____________
Wednesday --------------------------------- To: ____________
Thursday --------------------------------- To: ____________
Friday --------------------------------- To: ____________
Saturday ---------------------------------
From: __________
From: __________
From: __________
From: __________
From: __________
From: __________
To: ____________
I certify that all of the information included herein is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that,
if any of this information is willfully false, I am subject to penalty.
Applicant Name (Print) ___________________________________________________ Title _____________________
Applicant Signature _____________________________________________________ Date _____________________
BLS-86A (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171
(609) 292-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292-4400
DRIVING SCHOOL BUSINESS HOURS
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Applicant
Business Name: _________________________________ BUSINESS PHONE: _________________
Street Address: __________________________________ HOME PHONE: ____________________
City: ____________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
CELL PHONE: _________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Approval Classification of Applicant:
A. Please check appropriate box B. Please check appropriate type of license
Initial Application
Change of Address
Driving School
Branch Location
Verification of Compliance
Municipal Zoning Official Certification
I, _______________________________________, am duly authorized to sign on behalf of the municipality of
_______________________________, County of ____________, State of New Jersey. I hereby certify that the Municipal
Governing Body or Zoning Commission has approved the location, establishment and maintenance of the above
indicated
business located at: ____________________________________________________ (Complete Address).
Please check the appropriate box:
This site was visited by a Zoning Official/ Municipal Representative prior to approval.
This site was not visited by a Zoning Official/ Municipal Representative prior to approval.
Please specify any stipulations or restrictions of your zoning approval: ____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Municipal Signature of Zoning Officer/Municipal Official
Seal
____________________________________________________________
BLS-162 (R08/23) Print Name Phone Number
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0171
(609) 292-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292-4400
MUNICIPAL APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
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___________________________________________
NAME OF SCHOOL AND LICENSE NUMBER
___________________________________________
DATE
The owner is to enter below a list of all instructors. This includes school owners, partners, and employees
intending to act in the capacity of instructors, full or part time.
Instructor’s Name Instructor’s Signature Instructor’s License (DSI)#
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________
Supervising Instructor Name Supervising Instructor Signature Supervising Instructor License #
Initial or renewal applications must be prepared by each instructor and submitted with this form. No
person may give instruction without securing and having in their possession a valid driver’s license.
This form must be submitted to NJMVC, Business License Services, P.O. Box 171, Trenton, NJ 08666-
0171 at the time of applying for an additional instructor license.
Should an instructor leave the employ of the above school, the owner shall notify the Chief Administrator
of the Motor Vehicle Commission immediately, in writing.
BLS-86A (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box
171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666
-0171
(609) 292
-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292
-4400
LIST OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Motor Vehicle
Commission
SURETY BOND OF DRIVING SCHOOL
Bond No.
Effective Date
Expiration Date
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That
we,
(B
usiness Name)
as
Principal,
and
, a Surety Company qualified and
duly
licensed
to do business in the State of New Jersey, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF
NEW
JERSEY, in the penal sum of TEN THOUSAND AND
NO/100DOLLARS
($10,000.00),
lawful money
of the United States of America, for the payment of which, well and truly made, the undersigned Principal and Surety
bind themselves, their respective heirs, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents.
The CONDITION of the foregoing obligation is such, that whereas Principal has made, or is about to make,
application to the State of New Jersey for a DRIVING SCHOOL LICENSE.
NOW THERFORE, if the Principal in its business of operating a Driving School shall not practice any fraud
and shall not make any fraudulent representations which cause monetary loss to a person taking instruction from the
school, then this obligation will be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
This bond shall be effective on day of ,20 , and shall
run concurrently with the period of the license granted
to the Principal, and shall remain in the full force
and effect for any renewals thereof, provided,
however,
that the penalty of said bond shall not be cumulative
from year to year, and the total liability of Surety herein shall not exceed the sum of $10,000.00, regardless of the
number of license periods for which said bond is in force.
It shall be the responsibility of the surety to notify the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
immediately upon the payment of any funds which decrease the liability of the surety under this bond, and
immediately upon acquiring knowledge of a final judgement for which the surety is liable under the bond.
Th
is
bond may
be
canceled by
the
Surety upon
the
Surety serving
written
notice upon
the Motor
Vehicle Commission
of its
desire
to
cancel, and
the
cancellation
date shall
be
thirty (30)
days
from the
date
said
notice
of
cancellation
is received.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
the said
Principal
and
Surety have hereunto signed
these presents
this
day
of
20
CORPORATE
SEAL
P
rincipal (Licensee)
Signature
& Title (Licensee)
Sworn
to and
subscribed
before
Me
this
day
of
20 .
Surety
(Firm’s
Name)
Si
gnature
Address
of Surety
Notary Public
of
New
Jersey
County
Attorney-in-Fact
for Surety
BLC-91
(R7/0)
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SUBJECT: Approved behind-the-wheel course for Commercial Driving Schools Special Learner Permits.
It is mandatory that the following listed instructions be included in all courses given by a commercial
driving school to students utilizing a special learner’s permit. The course must be a minimum of six hours
actual behind-the-wheel instruction.
Starting Highway Driving Stopping
-Adjusting of seat, mirrors -Lane Positioning -Checking Traffic
-Seat Belts -Signaling Lane Change -Signaling
-Check parking brake -Speed control -Proper position
-Gear shift in proper position -Merging -Stopping vehicle smoothly
-Starting of engine and gear shift position
-Setting parking brake
-Shutting engine off
Signaling Intersections
-Checking traffic -Signaling
-Signaling -Vehicle positioning Three Point Turn
-Right of way -Signaling
-Passing -Vehicle positioning
Steering -Checking for traffic
-Proper hand positions Parking -Turning
-Proper grip on wheel -Signaling
-Center of lane -Checking of traffic Turning
-Aim high in steering -Vehicle positioning -Signaling
-Hand positioning -Vehicle positioning
Backing -Turning the wheel -Right turns
-Checking traffic -Speed control -Left turns
-Hand position -Proper gear position -Right turn on red
-Straight line -Set brakes
-Speed control -Ignition off
-Remove key
S7-116 (R08/23)
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box
171
Trenton, New Jersey 08666
-0171
(609) 292
-6500 ext.5094
Fax: (609) 292
-4400
DRIVING SCHOOL