Get a criminal record check to become a driving instructor

Get a criminal record check if you鈥檙e applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI) for the first time.

You cannot use one you have already - you must get a new one.

There鈥檚 a different service to get a criminal record check to renew your ADI registration.

Before you start

Check if you can become a driving instructor before you apply.

Proving your identity

When you鈥檝e finished the online application, you must give proof of your identity.

You can do this at a offering the 鈥�CRB and ID verification service鈥�.

You鈥檒l need to take a printed page from your online application with barcodes on it and 3 original forms of ID (not copies). These can be:

  • your passport
  • your driving licence
  • a utility bill that鈥檚 less than 3 months old
  • a bank statement that鈥檚 less than 3 months old

The service costs 拢8.22.

There鈥檚 a different process to if you鈥檙e applying to become an ADI in Northern Ireland.

Help with your application

Contact the to get help with your application.

Part of Become a car driving instructor: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check if you can become an instructor

    2. Check you're eligible to become a driving instructor
    3. Find out about the skills and knowledge you need

  2. Step 2 Apply to become a driving instructor

    You must get a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to start your application, even if you already have one.

    1. You are currently viewing: Get a DBS check 拢8.22

    You need to agree to the responsibilities set out in the 'ADI register guide' before you apply.

    1. Read about driving instructor responsibilities
    1. Start your application

  3. Step 3 Get a trainer

    Get a registered trainer to help you prepare for the 3 qualifying tests.

    1. Find driving instructor training courses

  4. Step 4 Take the theory test (ADI part 1)

    1. Revise and practise for your test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a theory test centre
    4. Book your test 拢81

    Once you've passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you'll have to start the whole process again.

  5. Step 5 Take the driving ability test (ADI part 2)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test 拢111

  6. Step 6 Get practice teaching

    If you鈥檝e passed ADI part 2 you have the option to apply for a 6 month trainee licence to get experience teaching students.

    1. Find out about trainee instructor licences
    2. Apply for a trainee instructor licence 拢140

  7. Step 7 Take the instructional ability test (ADI part 3)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test 拢111

  8. Step 8 Register and start working as an instructor

    Once you've passed the tests you must register within 12 months.

    1. Register for your first ADI certificate 拢300

    When you have your certificate you can start charging for lessons. You can either:

    You'll have at least one standards check every 4 years. You also need to renew your registration and get a new DBS check every 4 years.

    1. Find out about ADI standards checks
    2. Renew your registration 拢300
    3. Improve your skills as an instructor