Boxes: Original Instructor's Certificate, Instructor's Certificate Renewal, Additional Certificate, Classroom Endorsement, Change of Vehicle Class Endorsement or Duplicate Instructor Certificate.
Yes answers: for every question answered yes, the applicant must provide a complete explanation on page 2 of this form.
Photograph: must have been taken within past 30 days and must be a true likeness showing only the shoulders, neck and uncovered head.
Changes: if there is any change regarding any information on this form, it must be reported in writing within 10 days.
Classroom Endorsement: requires proof of at least one year experience as a behind-the-wheel instructor.
Duplicate: a letter from the driving school owner requesting a duplicate certificate is required.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | MV-523 |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 83 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 14 min |
| Edition | 1/26 |
| Where to send | Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Training Programs, 6 Empire State Plaza, Room 327, Albany, NY 12228 |
| Filing deadline | Any change to information on this form must be reported in writing within 10 days |
| Who signs | The applicant, and a driving school official |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | MV-523, MV523, MV 523, New York MV-523, Application for Driving School Instructor Certificate |
| Official source | MV-523 (Rev 1/26), Department of Motor Vehicles |
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