OL Application Requirements for a Traffic Violator School Owner License

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Traffic Violator School Handbook(PDF) - This handbook is currently under revision to incorporate amendments in statute and regulations.

OL 613, Outline of Required Topics and Standards for State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles Approved Traffic Violator School Course.

Traffic Violator School Owner License Forms and Fees

Forms

• OL 761, Traffic Violator School Owner's Application Checklist

Initial Requirements:

1. Lesson Plan Approval - Submit one of the following:

• OL 764, Request for Approval of TVS Educational Program (PDF) with the following:
  1. Course materials
  2. Fee for the original review of

  Classroom Course:	$475
  Home Study:	$800
  Internet Course:	$800

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• OL 766, Request for Use of an Approved TVS Program with the following attached:

Submit your request to the department at the address below. Allow a minimum of 120 days for a response. Incomplete requests will be returned. Lesson Plans will be logged and referred for approval in the order received.

Department of Motor Vehicles
Occupational Licensing Compliance Programs
P.O. Box 932342, MS L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-3420
Unit Telephone Number: (916) 229-3154

2. OL 612, Request for DMV Approval of Traffic Violator School Name.

An application for a traffic violator school consists of the following forms:

• OL 29B, Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Part B Business Licensing Unit (required for each person listed on form OL 760)
• OL 140, Property Use Verification for a Driving School or Traffic Violator School License
• OL 142, Traffic Violator School Owner Assurance of Compliance With the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• OL 144, Traffic Violator School Classroom Lease or Rental Agreement
• OL 704, Surety Bond of Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner ($2,000 ) OR OL 704 B, Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner Surety Bond (PDF) OR OL 25E, Deposit Agreement and Assignment (PDF)
• OL 713, Traffic Violator School (TVS) Owner License, Part A
• OL 712, Traffic Violator School Branch Business Office/Classroom Application
• ADM 9050, Appointment of Director as Agent for Service of Process
• DMV 8016, Request for Live Scan Clearance (receipt) ( More information about Live Scan)
  OR
• ADM 1316, Fingerprint Card
  Required for out-of-state applicants only and may be obtained by calling Occupational Licensing at (916) 229-3126 or your local Inspector.

The following documents are also required as a part of the application package:

• Photograph(s) of business and/or classroom location, refer to Photograph Procedures
• A completed OL 764 or OL 766 and a letter signed by DMV or an agent of DMV approving your lesson plan or authorizing you to utilize a previously approved lesson plan.
• A copy of your Business License
• Copy of your Fictitious Name Statement
• Copy of your rental or lease agreement for all offices and classrooms or use form OL 144, Traffic Violator School Classroom Lease or Rental Agreement.
• Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Partnership owned businesses only: A copy of Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Minutes or other document filed with the Secretary of State, which identifies the officers, shareholders and managers with an interest in the business is required.

Traffic Violator School Program Fee Schedule

Fee schedule (PDF)

An application must be completed within one year or a new application, all examinations, and fees shall be required. (Note: fees are good for three (3) test attempts or one year.)

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

The license to own a school does not include the right to give instruction or perform operator responsibilities.

It may be more than 60 days before a school name appears on the hardcopy TVS List distributed by Traffic Assistance Providers pursuant to CV Section 11205 (a) (b).

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Traffic Violator Course Completion (TVCC) Database

(IMPORTANT: Each user must have a unique e-mail account to be granted access, and access will only be provided to one license or one court at a time.)

Traffic Violator School Owner License Renewal Forms and Fees

Forms

• OL 45A, Driving and Traffic Violator School Owner Renewal Application
• OL 737, Classroom/Branch Renewal Application
• OL 764, Request for Approval of TVS Educational Program (PDF) OR
• OL 766, Request for Use of an Approved TVS Program (PDF)

Fees

Fee schedule (PDF)

The Family Support Program fee is paid on original, renewal, and reinstatement applications.

Traffic Violator School Owner Modification Forms and Fees

• Ownership changes (PDF)
• License changes (PDF)
• Traffic Violator Support Program Fee Schedule (PDF), effective 9/1/2011.

Traffic Violator School Owner Licensing Authority

California Vehicle Code. Sections 320 (a), 626, 626.2, 626.4, 626.6, 626.8, 1651, 1671, 11200 to 11222, 1803.5, 1808.7, 40509.1, 40512.6, 41501, 42005, 42005.1, 42005.3, 42005.5, 42007, and 42007.1. The California Vehicle Code is available for purchase from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Code of Regulations. Title 13, Chapter 1.

Government Code. Section 6157 (a) - (d).

Application Question and Submission Information

Please refer to the Traffic Violator School Handbook (PDF) for complete information.

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