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The Office of Motor Vehicles is pleased to provide you with easily accessible information and services to meet all your OMV needs. Please take advantage of our extensive online service options as we look forward to serving you now and in the future. We strive to make your visit to the OMV a pleasant one and we will continue to make the very best decisions for your benefit. You are our friends, our neighbors, and our valued customers we proudly serve.
Karen G. St. Germain
COMMISSIONER, CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS
COMMISSIONER, CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will REAL ID be enforced?
The current enforcement date is scheduled for May 7, 2025.
What is REAL ID?
On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights...
How do I open a driving school?
Opening a driving school is a multi-phase process...
How do I submit an application to open a driving school?
All applications must be mailed to...
How much are the fees to open a driving school?
You can view the list of fees to open a driving school by visiting...
What is a lesson plan?
A lesson plan is a detailed description of the course of instruction...
As a driving school applicant/owner, when do I need to find a location/car?
This can be done after you have completed all Phase 1 and 2 and...
When can I start driving students at my new school?
You may begin driving students after you have been fully licensed by...
How much does a driver's education class cost?
The cost of driver's education varies by school and...
Where can I find the Louisiana Driver's Guide?
You can view the Louisiana Driver's Guide by clicking...
What are the requirements to open a driving school?
To become a driving school owner, the applicant must...
How do I start a defensive driving course?
For defensive driving information, go to Section 2901...
What do I do if I'm no longer interested in opening a driving school?
If you decide it is not for you, please email...
How do I get a driver's license in Louisiana?
If you have never had a driver's license in Louisiana, you will need to obtain a TIP card...
What is a Temporary Instructional Permit (TIP) and how do I get one?
For information on obtaining a TIP card, please visit...
Do I have to take driver's education?
Your friend DOUXWE (Do we need driver's ed?) can help...
Where can I file a complaint against a driving school?
To file a complaint, you may email the Office of Motor Vehicles at...
How do I open a Commercial Driver's License School?
For more information regarding opening a Commercial Driver's License...
How do I become a third-party tester for Commercial Driver's Licenses?
For more information on how to become a CDL third-party tester...
Where can I find a driving school checklist or form?
Checklists and forms can be found at...
When are my six-month reports due?
The third party road skills test report is due by January...
What do I need to get a new instructor licensed?
You can find the new instructor checklist at...
How do I get my vehicle approved to use for a driving school?
The form to add or delete a vehicle is located...
How long are driver’s education Certificates of Completion valid?
Driver’s education Certificates of Completion are good for five years from the issue date.
How long is my road skills test certificate valid?
The road skills test certificate is good for five years from the issue date.