Driver Education
Instructor
INSTRUCTOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION PACKET
Michigan Department of State
10/2020
This packet will provide you with the information needed to apply for a Driver Education Instructor Original Certificate. Additional information can be
found at: Michigan.gov/DriverEd. To apply, you must complete and submit the following requirements either by mail or online:
KEY
Required document if applying by mail.
Required document if applying through CARS e-Services.
MAIL
Michigan Department of State Driver Education & Testing Section 430 W. Allegan St. 3
rd
Floor Lansing, MI 48918
ONLINE
It’s FAST, EASY, and SECURE! Apply through CARS, e-Services TODAY!
INSTRUCTOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Be at least 21 years of age.
Submit a $45.00 NON-REFUNDABLE original application processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Michigan”.
In order to provide Behind-the-Wheel instruction involving the actual operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) by a Commercial
Learner’s Permit holder on a range or a public road, you MUST hold a Commercial Driver License of the same (or higher) class and with all
endorsements necessar
y
to o
p
erate the CMV for which trainin
g
is to be
p
rovided.
DES-N01 Instructor Original Application. Do not submit page one of this packet.
DES-N03 Instructor e-Services Certification.
Document in lieu of DES-N01 when renewing through e-Services.
DES-N05 Medical Examination Report which MUST BE CERTIFIED NOT OLDER THAN 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE THIS
DEPARTMENT RECEIVES YOUR APPLICATION, or if instructor holds a Truck classification an MCSA-5876 FMCSA
Commercial Driver Medical Certification which MUST BE A VALID MEDICAL CERTIFICATION THAT IS NOT EXPIRED.
RI-030 Live Scan Fingerprint. Required every 4 years. You must submit this form.
If you DO NOT hold a Michigan Driver’s License, you must submit a copy of your out of state driver’s license in addition to a
verified copy of your driving record. MUST SUBMIT BY MAIL EVEN IF APPLYING THROUGH CARS E-SERVICE.
DRIVING RECORD REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act [PA 384 of 2006] included in the Driver Education Provider Manual for all requirements.
Possesses a valid driver license that has been in continuous effect for not less than 5 years immediately preceding the application.
Has not received a conviction for which 4 or more points were assessed under MCL 257.320a within the 5 years preceding the date the
application was submitted.
Has not had 3 or more driver license denials, suspensions, or revocations, or any combination, imposed by the Secretary of State for the
failure to appear in court (FAC) or a failure to comply with a court judgment (FCJ) within the 2 years preceding application.
Has not received a conviction or finding of responsibility for a traffic violation in connection with 2 or more motor vehicle accidents within the 2
years preceding application.
Has not accumulated 6 or more points under MCL 257.320 within the 2 years preceding application.
Has not received a conviction for transportation or possession of open alcohol container in vehicle within the 2 years preceding application.
Has not received a conviction for a person less than 21 years of age with any bodily alcohol content within the 2 years preceding application.
Has not received a conviction for careless or negligent driving resulting in a civil infraction within the 2 years preceding application.
CRIMINAL HISTORY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act [PA 384 of 2006] included in the Driver Education Provider Manual for all requirements.
Has not received a conviction for criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, or an attempt to commit
criminal sexual conduct, in any degree under MCL 750.520b to 750.520g.
Has not received a conviction for a felony involving a criminal assault or battery on an individual.
Has not received a conviction for a crime involving felonious assault on a child, child abuse in the first degree, cruelty, torture, or indecent
exposure involving a child.
Has not received a conviction for a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance or possession with
intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled substance.
Has not received a conviction for a felony conviction involving fraud as an element of the crime.
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Driver Education
Instructor
INSTRUCTOR ORIGINAL APPLICATION
Michigan Department of State Driver Education Section 430 W. Allegan St. Lansing, MI 48918
DES-N01 5/2019
PART A CLASSIFICATION (S) Check all that apply.
Adult
Conditional
Instruction that is provided to a person 18-years of age or older in the operation of a motor vehicle, other than a commercial
motor vehicle.
Reapply
Previous Instructor Number N _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Teen
Conditional
Driver training instruction provided through a segment 1 or segment 2 driver education course that allows a person 17-years of
age or less to apply for a level 1 or level 2 graduated driver license.
Reapply
Previous Instructor Number N _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Truck
Original
Instruction that is provided to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Reapply
Previous Instructor Number N _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
CDL: Group _______________ Endorsement(s) _______________ Restriction(s) _______________
TOTAL DUE = $45.00 (Check or money order made payable to the “State of Michigan”)
PART B APPLICANT INFORMATION
I prefer to be addressed as:
Miss
Mrs.
Mr.
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code, and County)
Mailing Address (If different from above home address) (Street, City, State, Zip Code, and County)
Date of Birth
Driver License Number and State of Licensure
Phone Number
Email Address
PART C REQUIRED STATEMENT
Has the applicant ever applied for a driver education instructor certificate in Michigan or any other state?
Yes
No
If YES, was the certificate: In Good Standing Denied Suspended Revoked
PART D STIPULATION
The applicant agrees that legal process affecting the applicant, served on the secretary of state against the applicant or the applicant’s successor in interest for a violation of
this act, a rule promulgated under this act, or an order issued under this act, has the same effect as if personally served on the applicant. This appointment remains in force
as long as the applicant has any outstanding liability within this state under this act (2006 PA 384).
Printed Name of Applicant
Signature of Applicant
Date Signed
PART E CERTIFICATION
Any misleading, incomplete, or false statement may be grounds for denial of this application, or suspension or revocation of the certificate issued.
I, hereby grant the licensing authority in any state or jurisdiction permission, to release information concerning any previous certification (license) applications,
certification (license) history, and disciplinary actions or sanctions to the Department of State.
I hereby certify that I do not have a pending criminal matter or an outstanding arrest, warrant, or conviction since submitting a request for my criminal history check
under Section 29.
I authorize the Department of State to receive and review my criminal history obtained from the Michigan State Police and the FBI. I understand that the cost of the
criminal history check is my responsibility.
I hereby certify that if I have a driver license issued by a state other than Michigan, I agree to submit a certified copy of my driving record to the Department of State
every 60 days.
I hereby affirm that I understand the Professional Development requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State for an instructor and will complete an approved
course during the two years between the date the original certification was issued and the expiration date, and then each two-year renewal cycle thereafter.
I hereby affirm that if I am applying for an Instructor Conditional Certificate, I WILL NOT participate in a practicum (student teach) before I receive my Instructor
Conditional Certificate.
With knowledge of the penalties for false statements under, but not limited to, Section 69 of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act [MCL 256.689, PA 384 of
2006], I hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Printed Name of Applicant
Signature of Applicant
Date Signed
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Driver Education
Instructor
INSTRUCTOR E-SERVICES CERTIFICATION
Michigan Department of State Driver Education Section 430 W. Allegan St. Lansing, MI 48918
DES-N03 5/2019
This document is to be used ONLY if you are applying through CARS e-Services. DO NOT submit if applying through mail.
PART A APPLICATION TYPE Indicate what type of application you are applying for through CARS e-Services.
Conditional
Teen / Adult
Classification(s)
When prompted, upload this form in lieu of DES-N01 Instructor Original Application.
Reapply
Any
Classification(s)
When prompted, upload this form in lieu of DES-N01
Instructor Original Application.
Previous Instructor Number
N ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Renewal
Any
Classification(s)
When prompted, upload this form in lieu of DES-N07
Instructor Renewal Application.
Instructor Number
N ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Original
Truck Classification When prompted, upload this form in lieu of DES-N01 Instructor Original Application.
CDL Certification: Group _______________ Endorsement(s) _______________ Restriction(s) _______________
PART B APPLICANT / INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
First Name of Applicant / Instructor
Middle
Last
Suffix
PART C STIPULATION
The applicant agrees that legal process affecting the applicant, served on the secretary of state against the applicant or the applicant’s successor in interest
for a violation of this act, a rule promulgated under this act, or an order issued under this act, has the same effect as if personally served on the applicant.
This appointment remains in force as long as the applicant has any outstanding liability within this state under this act (2006 PA 384).
Signature of Applicant / Instructor
Date Signed
PART D – CERTIFICATION
Any misleading, incomplete, or false statement may be grounds for denial of this application, or suspension or revocation of the certificate issued.
I hereby grant the licensing authority in any state or jurisdiction permission to release information concerning any previous certification (license)
applications, certification (license) history, and disciplinary actions or sanctions to the Department of State.
I hereby certify that I do not have a pending criminal matter or an outstanding arrest, warrant, or conviction since submitting a request for my criminal
history check under section 29.
I authorize the Department of State to receive and review my criminal history obtained from the Michigan State Police and the FBI. I understand that
the cost of the criminal history check is my responsibility.
I hereby certify that if I have a driver license issued by a state other than Michigan, I agree to submit a certified copy of my driving record to the
Department of State every 60 days.
I hereby affirm that I understand the Professional Development requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State for an instructor and will complete an
approved course during the two years between the date the original certification was issued and the expiration date, and then each two-year renewal
cycle thereafter.
With knowledge of the penalties for false statements under, but not limited to, Section 69 of the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act [MCL
256.689, PA 384 of 2006], I hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
I hereby affirm that if I am applying for an Instructor Conditional Certificate, I WILL NOT participate in a practicum (student teach) before I receive my
Instructor Conditional Certificate.
Signature of Applicant / Instructor
Date Signed
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Driver Education
Instructor
MEDICAL EXAMINATION REPORT
Michigan Department of State Driver Education Section 430 W. Allegan St. Lansing, MI 48918
Michigan Department of State
DES-N05 8/2019
PART A RELEASE OF INFORMATION
Application for: Driver Education Instructor Driving Skills Examiner
Name of Applicant (Last, First, Middle)
Instructor’s Certificate Number
Date of Birth
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
I hereby authorize and request that information regarding my medical condition be released to the Michigan Department of State and understand that the information provided may
be used to request an assessment of my driving privilege.
Signature of Applicant
Date Signed
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHYSICIAN
The Michigan Department of State requests your professional assistance to determine the physical and mental condition of the above patient. Your response to these
questions and any other pertinent information will help the MDOS assess the patient’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and to train others to operate a motor vehicle.
Confidential information may be mailed directly to the MDOS at the address shown above.
1. DEPIA MCL 256.637 (3)(j) Submits a certified medical examination report that is not older than 90 days and that is prepared by a physician, a physician’s assistant, or a certified nurse
practitioner licensed to practice in this state or in the applicant’s state of residence. The report shall include a statement by the person that certified the report that the applicant is medically
qualified to operate a motor vehicle and to train others to operate a motor vehicle.
PART B HEALTH QUESTIONS
YES NO
1. Does patient have difficulty recognizing the colors of red, green, and amber used in traffic signal lights and devices?
2. Is patient’s side (peripheral) vision less than 70º for either eye?
3. Does patient have an acuity impairment in either eye that is not correctable to visual acuity of 20/40 or better?
4. Does patient:
a. Have a missing foot, leg, hand, finger or arm?
b. Have any impairment of a foot, leg, hand, finger or arm or any other limitation?
5. Has patient had a heart attack, angina, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, stroke, other heart problem, or cardiovascular disease?
a. If “yes”, has patient had labored breathing, fainting, collapse, congestive heart failure, or other symptoms in the last two (2) years?
6. Has patient been diagnosed with a respiratory condition, such as emphysema, chronic asthma, or tuberculosis?
a. If “yes”, is patient’s respiratory condition likely to interfere with patient’s ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?
7. Has patient been diagnosed with high blood pressure of 140/90 or higher?
8. Has patient ever been diagnosed with rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease?
a. If “yes”, is the condition likely to interfere with patient’s ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?
9. Has patient been diagnosed with epilepsy or any other condition that may cause lapse of consciousness or loss of control?
a. If “yes”, has there been a lapse of consciousness or loss of control in the last two (2) years?
10. Does patient use a controlled substance, amphetamine, narcotic, or any other habit-forming drug or a history of alcoholism?
11. Has patient been diagnosed with any mental, nervous, organic or functional disease, or psychiatric disorder?
a. If “yes”, is the condition likely to interfere with patient’s ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?
PART C MEDICAL EXAMINER’S CERTIFICATION
To be completed by authorized physician.
I hereby certify that I am a physician, physician’s assistant, or a certified nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this state or in the applicant’s state of residence and
affirm that I have examined the applicant for any and all physical impairments or conditions that would preclude them from operating a motor vehicle and to train others to
operate a motor vehicle in accordance to MCL 256.637 (3)(j) and that the patient:
Has no physical impairment or condition that would preclude them from operating a motor vehicle and to train others to operate a motor vehicle in accordance to MCL
256.637 (3)(j).
Has a physical impairment or condition that would preclude or limit them from operating a motor vehicle and to train others to operate a motor vehicle [MCL 256.637
(3)(j)].
Preclude the applicant from: TRAINING OTHERS TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE (NO Behind-the-Wheel Instruction.).
Limit the applicant to:
TRAIN OTHERS TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE ONLY DURING THE DAYTIME HOURS.
Medical Examiner’s Name
Office Phone #
Office Address
License Number
Medical Examiner’s Signature
Date Medical Examination Report Completed
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AUTHORITY: MCL 28.162, MCL 28.214, MCL 28.248, & MCL 28.273
COMPLIANCE: Voluntary. However, failure to complete this form will
result in denial of request.
LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINT BACKGROUND CHECK REQUEST
Purpose: To conduct a civil fingerprint-based background check for employment, to volunteer, or for licensing purposes as authorized by law.
Instructions: See page two.
I. Authorizing Information
1. Fingerprint Reason Code
LDE
2. Requestor/Agency ID
3720E
3. Agency Name
Department of State
4. Individual ID (MNU-OA)
II. Applicant Information: Type or clearly print answers in all fields before going to be fingerprinted.
1a. Last Name
1b. First Name
1c. Middle Initial
1d. Suffix
2. Any Alternative Names, Last Names, or Aliases
3. Social Security Number (Optional)
4. Place of Birth (State or Country)
5. Date of Birth
6. Phone Number
7. Driver's License / State ID Number
8. Issuing State
9. Home Address
10. City
11. State
12. ZIP Code
13. Sex
14. Race
15. Height
16. Weight
17. Eye Color
18. Hair Color
III. Live Scan Information
1. Date Printed
2. Picture ID Type Presented
3. Transaction Control Number (TCN)
4. Live Scan Operator*
* When an individual ID is provided, please enter the ID into the Miscellaneous Number (MNU) field on the Live Scan device. Select OA - Originating
Agency Identifier and then enter the unique identifier in the Identification Code field.
IV. Privacy Act Statement
Authority:
Acquisition, preservation, and exchange of fingerprints and associated information by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) is generally authorized under 28 U.S.C. 534. Depending on the nature of your application, supplemental authorities include
Federal statutes, State statutes pursuant to Pub. L. 92-544, Presidential Executive Orders, and federal regulations. Providing your
fingerprints and associated information is voluntary; however, failure to do so may affect completion or approval of your application.
Principal Purpose: Certain determinations, such as employment, licensing, and security clearances, may be predicated on
fingerprint-based background checks. Your fingerprints and associated information/biometrics may be provided to the employing,
investigating, or otherwise responsible agency, and/or the FBI for the purpose of comparing your fingerprints to other fingerprints in
the FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system or its successor systems (including civil, criminal, and latent fingerprint
repositories) or other available records of the employing, investigating, or otherwise responsible agency. The FBI may retain your
fingerprints and associated information/biometrics in NGI after the completion of this application and, while retained, your fingerprints
may continue to be compared against other fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
Routine Uses: During the processing of this application and for as long thereafter as your fingerprints and associated
information/biometrics are retained in NGI, your information may be disclosed pursuant to your consent, and may be disclosed
without your consent as permitted by the Privacy Act of 1974 and all applicable Routine Uses as may be published at any time in the
Federal Register, including the Routine Uses for the NGI system and the FBI's Blanket Routine Uses. Routine Uses include, but are
not limited to, disclosures to: employing, governmental or authorized non-governmental agencies responsible for employment,
contracting, licensing, security clearances, and other suitability determinations; local, state, tribal, or federal law enforcement
agencies; criminal justice agencies; and agencies responsible for national security or public safety.
V. Procedure to Obtain a Change, Correction, or Update of Identification Records
If, after reviewing his/her identification record, the subject thereof believes that it is incorrect or incomplete in any respect and wishes
changes, corrections, or updating of the alleged deficiency; he/she should make application directly to the agency which contributed
the questioned information. The subject of a record may also direct his/her challenge as to the accuracy or completeness of any
entry on his/her record to the FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, ATTN: SCU, Mod. D2, 1000 Custer Hollow
Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306. The FBI will then forward the challenge to the agency which submitted the data requesting that agency
to verify or correct the challenged entry. Upon the receipt of an official communication directly from the agency which contributed the
original information, the FBI CJIS Division will make any changes necessary in accordance with the information supplied by that
agency. (28 CFR § 16.34)
VI. Consent
I understand that my personal information and biometric data being submitted by Live Scan, will be used to search against
identification records from both the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the FBI for the purpose listed above. I hereby authorize the
release of my personal information for such purposes and release of any records found to the authorized requesting agency listed
above.
Signature:
Date:
DO NOT SUBMITT SSN
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INSTRUCTIONS
Section I:
Authorizing Information:
This section is to be completed by the agency authorized to request civil fingerprint-based background checks.
1.
Fingerprint Code:
The fingerprint code identifies the authorizing purpose in law allowing the agency to request the civil fingerprint-based
background check. For example, School Employment (SE), Child Protection Volunteer (CPV), Health Care employment
(HC).
2.
Requesting Agency Identification (ID):
The requesting agency ID is assigned to your agency by the MSP. No request for fingerprinting can be completed without an
agency ID. Please ensure the correct fingerprinting reason code and agency Identification is used. The MSP will charge for
second requests due to incorrect codes.
3.
Agency Name:
The agency name is the legal name of the authorized agency. For schools specifically, the agency name is the name
recognized by the Michigan Department of Education.
4.
Individual ID (MNU-OA)
The Individual ID is a unique identifier specific to the individual requested to submit fingerprints. An ID such as a state
issued licensing number, a Personnel Identification Code (PIC) number, or other similar uniquely issued identifier/number.
Section II:
Applicant Information:
This section can be completed by the authorized agency, the individual, or as a joint effort by both. Section II specifically pertains
to the demographic information needed in order to obtain the biometric data of the applicant and is a unique identifier specific to
the applicant.
Section III:
Live Scan Information:
This section is required to be completed by the Live Scan vendor operator and must be completed at the time of fingerprinting.
After fingerprinting, the applicant shall return this signed and completed document to the requesting agency. The Live Scan
operator must return a completed copy of the form to the applicant.
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