How to Apply for a TVS Operator License

To apply for your license, submit the following:

• Application for Traffic Violator School Operator and Instructor License (OL 710).
• Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire (OL 29B) (not required if provided with your owner application).
• Submit to fingerprinting at an Authorized Live Scan location and complete a Request for Live Scan Service (DMV 8016).
• Evidence of completion of an approved 8 hour operator educational training program.
• TVS examination.
• Proof of age (must be at least 21 years old).

Once you have completed these forms and collected all documents, visit a DMV inspector office to submit your paperwork and fees, and take your examination. You have three attempts to pass the written examination.

You must complete your application within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.

Fees

• $100 non-refundable application fee
• $1 family support program
• $16 test fee
• $15 duplicate or replacement license fee (if applicable)
• $50 license transfer fee (if applicable)

TVS Operator Examination

As part of your application, you will take a written exam that covers:

• Traffic laws.
• Safe driving practices.
• Safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques.
• Traffic violator school statutes and regulations, office procedures and record keeping.

Application Checklist

Take a look at the TVS Operator Application Checklist (OL 750) to make sure you completed all the steps.

How to Renew a TVS Operator License

To renew your license, submit the following:

• Application for Renewal of Traffic Violator School (TVS) Operator License (OL 756).
• Evidence of completion of an approved 4 hour operator educational program.

Fees

• $75 renewal application fee
• $1 family support program

How to Modify a TVS Operator License

To modify an existing license, complete and submit the appropriate form listed on the Traffic Violator School License Modifications.

Fees

• $50 license modification fee
• $1 family support program