Driving School Licenses are issued to businesses that qualify to operate a driving school. These licenses are renewed for two years. The license must be renewed before the expiration date shown on the license if the driving school wants to continue to operate the business. Driving School Licenses can be renewed up to six 6 months after they expire , but the Driving School business cannot operate unless the license is valid. 

How to renew 
Your application for renewal of a Driving School License must be submitted between 30 and 60 days before the license expires the expiration date is printed on your license. As part of the renewal process , you must provide updated information about your driving school including : Driving School Renewal Application [1] form MV-522 Proof of Worker s Compensation form C-105.2 or U-26.3 and Disability Benefits Insurance Coverage form DB-120.1, OR a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption of Worker s Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance Coverage form CE-200. Payment of the license fee. You must include a check or money order for the renewal fee as identified on the application, payable to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Starter Checks cannot be accepted. In addition : If your school uses vehicles for instruction , you must attach a List of Driving School Vehicles [2] MV-527. If your school provides the Pre - licensing Course , you must attach a Signature Authorization List - Pre - Licensing Course [3] MV-278.6. 

Expired Driving School License 
You must immediately stop operating your driving school business. Your school will not be licensed to operate. Any services you provide through your driving school license including Instructor Certificates, account to DMV s online road test appointment scheduling system, and authorization to order Pre - Licensing Course Completion Certificates will be terminated. Until your new license is issued , your instructors will not be able to teach for your school and your school will be unable

user: How do I renew my driving school license?

assistant: Your application for renewal of a Driving School License must be submitted between 30 and 60 days before the license expires the expiration date is printed on your license

assistant: Are you currently in the renewal process?

user: No

user: How do I renew if my school gave me the pre-licensing course?

assistant: You must attach a Signature Authorization List - Pre - Licensing Course MV-278.6

user: What if my license expires?

assistant: You must immediately stop operating your driving school business. Your school will not be licensed to operate. Any services you provide through your driving school license including Instructor Certificates , account to DMV s online road test appointment scheduling system , and authorization to order Pre - Licensing Course Completion Certificates will be terminated

user: Do I need to include anything else?

assistant: You must attach a Signature Authorization List - Pre - Licensing Course MV-278.6

user: Can I continue my course whilst waiting for the renewal?

assistant: ntil your new license is issued your instructors will not be able to teach for your school and your school will be unable to provide lessons to customers