Either the owner or an employee who is designated by the owner to direct and manage the school. A TVS operator may perform operator services for more than one school under the following conditions:
- The licensed TVSs share a common owner.
- The licensed TVSs share an established business address. Show Citation 11
- The operator possesses a valid license for each school.
1. Preparation
Familiarize yourself with the requirements and processes.
- Review the TVS Operator Application Checklist (OL 750) for a comprehensive list of requirements.
2. Gather Necessary Documents & Forms
Required Documents:
a. Application Forms:
- TVS Operator Application Checklist (OL 750)
- Application for Traffic Violator School Operator and Instructor License (OL 710)
- Traffic Violator School Operator Assurance of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (OL 141)
b. If NOT submitting a TVS Owner Application:
- Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Part B (OL 29B)
- Request for Live Scan Service [yellow copy] (DMV 8016)
c. Educational Training:
- Evidence of completion of an approved 8-hour operator educational program, stamped with proof of passing examination.
- Note: The 8-hour course is a good preparation for the TVS Operator Examination, so completing this first is recommended.
d. TVS Examination:
Evidence of successful completion of the TVS operator written examination.
e. Age Verification:
Proof of age showing you are at least 21 years old.
3. DMV Investigation
Upon receipt of an application for a license accompanied by the appropriate fee, the DMV will conduct a thorough investigation of the information provided. This process is expected to take up to 120 days.
4. Submit the Application and Take the Examination
- Once you have completed the forms and collected all required documents, visit a DMV inspector’s office.
- Submit your paperwork and associated fees.
- Take the TVS examination at the DMV inspector’s office. Note: You have three attempts to pass the written examination.
- Recommendation: Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
5. Application Timeline
Ensure you complete your application within one year. If not, a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.
6. Fees
- $100 non-refundable application fee.
- $1 family support program fee.
- $16 test fee.
- $15 duplicate or replacement license fee (if applicable).
- $50 license transfer fee (if applicable).
Always refer to the DMV’s official resources to ensure all requirements are met and to stay updated with any changes in the application process.
