Form MV-278 at a glance
What it is: MV-278 Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate Order Form for commercial pre-licensing course providers.
What to bring and attach to Form MV-278
Enclose a check or money order for the appropriate fee, payable to the “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”. Payment must be made in full (no partial payment will be accepted) and included with this form. DO NOT SEND CASH.
The account holder's name must be preprinted on the check. “Starter checks” will not be accepted.
A filled-in Form MV-278 example: a driving school orders two books
How to fill out Form MV-278, box by box
Tap a group of boxes to open it, and a picture to see it full size.
Provider Information
Under PROVIDER INFORMATION, enter the Business Name, the Mailing Address (Street and Number) and Room Number, the City, State and Zip Code, and Print Name and Title.
Enter the Business Phone and E-Mail Address.
Authorized Signature (Required, in blue ink): The requester's name and signature must be listed on the Authorized Signature List (MV-278.6) for this school.
Order Information
Under ORDER INFORMATION, specify the number of books you are ordering and the payment amount included. Each book contains 50 certificates (MV-278).
Certification
Enter the Road Testing Unit, the Number of Certificates Issued and the Date Range.
Certification: I understand that I am required to submit completed rosters to my local Road Testing Unit. I certify that: I have submitted completed rosters to the Road Testing Unit identified below; since my last order, I have submitted to that Unit completed rosters with the date range provided below; since my last order, my school issued the number of Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificates (MV-278) provided below; and, I am authorized to order Pre-licensing Course Completion Certificates.
I certify that the information I have provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
WARNING: Intentionally making a false statement or providing false or misleading information in connection with this application is a criminal offense that may subject you to criminal prosecution under the Law.
Sign the Authorized Signature (in blue ink) line.
More rules for Form MV-278
ORDERS WILL BE REJECTED IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY: The requestor is not listed on the Authorized Signature List (MV-278.6) for the pre-licensing course provider. The number of books requested exceeds the maximum number authorized. Class rosters were not submitted to your local Road Testing Unit. An incorrect fee was submitted. The payment method is not in the form of a check or money order.
Orders will be rejected if the pre-licensing course provider has been reported as being in “bad check” status. The order cannot be filled until the bad check has been satisfied and the civil penalty has been paid. Orders will be rejected if the payment method is not a certified check or money order for those providers that have restricted payment options due to a previous “bad check” status.
Orders may be delayed or rejected if the form is not signed in blue ink as instructed on page 1.
Future order quantities will be evaluated based on completed and submitted rosters (see “Certification” on order form).
Sending the order
Send the completed order form and payment
Send the completed order form and payment to: NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PRE-LICENSING PROGRAM 207 GENESEE STREET, SUITE 6 UTICA, NY 13501
Allow 2 - 3 weeks for processing and delivery time.
Before you go
Complete this order form. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLUE INK.
Return class rosters for the MV-278 certificates issued by your organization since your last order to your local Road Testing Unit.
Common questions about Form MV-278
What is MV-278 in NY?
MV-278 Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate Order Form for commercial pre-licensing course providers.
Are there fees?
Books of Certificates @ $50 each (checked October 19, 2026) A $35 fee will be charged for each dishonored check (checked October 19, 2026).
Where to get help with Form MV-278
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, contact the DMV call center at either 1-518-486-9786 or 1-800-698-2931.
Sources
[1] Form MV-278.8 CDS (11/24), Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificate Order Form, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).