1. Read Frequently Asked Questions on our website for step-by-step instructions.Frequently Asked Questions Driver Training  5701 Springdale Road  Austin, Texas 78723  (512) 505-0500

2. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond Corporation Documents Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval How to Open a Driver Education School

3. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond Corporation Documents Submit a complete Application and pay fees to Driver Training. All application documents may be found on the Driver Training site, including:application documents Current Driver Education School Statutes Current Driver Education School Rules Information on School Applications Driver Education School Instructions for Application Checklist (DE-202) Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

4. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond Before filing with the state or with the county for an assumed name registration, please contact Driver Training to make sure the name of your school can be approved. Corporation Documents Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

5. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond A driver education school owner must obtain a $10,000 surety bond. Download Bond Form from the Driver Training Forms Page.Bond Form Corporation Documents Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

6. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond Corporation Documents If the owner of your school is a corporation, you must register as a LLC or other type of corporation with the Secretary of State. A copy of those documents must be submitted with the school application. Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

7. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond Driver education classrooms must meet all state, city, county and Driver Training requirements. These include, but are not limited to, a Certificate of Occupancy and a Fire Inspection from the city or county. Classroom work stations must accommodate the number of students you plan to enroll, including a sufficient number of desks or tables and chairs for all students to be seated, TV, DVD player, dry erase board, etc. Classroom Facilities Corporation Documents Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

8. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond The school vehicles used for in-car instruction must be insured in the name of the school and have business or commercial insurance, including uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Vehicles must be currently registered, inspected, and be equipped with an instructor-side brake and an instructor-side rearview mirror. Vehicle(s) Corporation Documents Classroom Facilities On-Site Visit Time Line for Approval Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

9. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond On-Site Visit Corporation Documents Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) Time Line for Approval When all required school application items have been submitted to Driver Training, staff will schedule an on- site visit to inspect the facility and vehicles. Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic

10. Application & Fees Choosing a School Name Surety Bond State law requires a 30-day delay before a new driver education license may be issued. This process may take longer if all required documentation has not been submitted. Time Line for Approval Corporation Documents Classroom Facilities Vehicle(s) On-Site Visit Return to Main Panel Click on a Topic