Instructions For Form Mv-278 - Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

May I submit an order in person?

No. All orders must be mailed to the Utica Processing Center.

How many books can I order? How can I increase that amount?

In general, the number of Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate books an entity can order is determined by: how frequently the entity

provides the Pre-Licensing Course and the number of certificates the entity issues per class as recorded on class rosters. Entities can order up

to, but no more than, a two-month supply (with a one-time exception for commercial driving schools as noted below). For example, an entity

that conducts the Pre-Licensing Course once a week to 25 students would issue approximately 200 certificates in a two-month period and

would therefore be entitled to order 4 books of 50 certificates.

Order Quantities for Commercial Driving Schools Approved to Issue Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificates

Commercial driving schools must be approved by DMV before they can submit an order. Part of the approval process includes a site

inspection. During the site inspection, new driving schools will be advised of their two-month order quantity. This quantity will be based on

the frequency of the Pre-Licensing Course and the maximum number of students per class. This quantity will be adjusted if the driving school

does not submit class rosters to their local T&I Unit justifying the quantity ordered. If additional books are needed, a written justification must

be submitted to the driving school’s local T&I Unit.

Order Quantities for Secondary Schools and Colleges Approved to Order Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificates

New providers may order one book. They will be notified of the quantity they can request in their next order. This quantity will be based on a

review of class frequency and the average number of students per class as indicated on their first order form. This quantity will be adjusted if

the organization does not submit class rosters to the Utica Processing Center justifying the quantity ordered. If additional books are needed, a

Are Secondary Schools and Colleges able to request an invoice or submit a purchase order prior to order fulfillment?

Yes. For those schools that require an invoice prior to submitting payment, they may request one from the Utica office. Furthermore, Utica is

able to complete submitted purchase orders that may be required prior to order fulfillment.

Are Secondary Schools and Colleges required to issue a Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate to students

enrolled in a Driver Education Program?

No. Pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 7.8(d), an instructor of a State Education Department-approved Driver Education Program

may

a Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate to an individual who has not completed the entire program but has been taught the

issue

material covered in the Pre-Licensing Course. However, the issuance of a certificate in this situation

under DMV’s regulations.

is optional

Who do I contact for additional information?

If you have any questions or would like additional information, your local DMV Call Center will be able to direct you to the appropriate contact.

1-518-486-9786

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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