Apply to add a class to a NSW driving instructor licence (under mutual recognition)

Introduction

If you've been recognised as a NSW driving instructor under mutual recognition, you're able to add a class to your licence if you wish.

Before you get your upgraded driving instructor licence, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) needs to confirm that:

• you meet the eligibility criteria
• you've passed the required theory test.

You can submit your initial application online or at a Service NSW centre.

Eligibility

To be eligible to add a class you must:

• hold a current NSW driving instructor licence

• hold a current full (unrestricted) driver licence

   

• have held an unrestricted driver licence in the class you wish to add, for a minimum of 3 of the last 4 years (if applicable)
• hold, or have evidence you're applying for, an employee WWCC number (if adding Class C or Class R).

What you need

For all upgrades you'll need:

• to have paid the non-refundable upgrade fee at a service centre
• your driver licence
• your driving instructor licence
• your current NSW employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) number (if adding Class C or Class R)
• a secondary proof of identity document (if you hold an interstate driver licence)
• scanned PDF copies of your driver licence and traffic record details from the original state/territory or New Zealand (if applicable)
• a copy of your Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics for the new class
• to have successfully completed, for the class of licence you're adding, the instructor knowledge test, in English and without interpreter assistance (there are 90 questions in this knowledge test)
  Note: If you're applying to upgrade within the heavy vehicle classes, you may not be required to complete the knowledge tests.
• the PDF forms:
  • 'Notice for Registration of Equivalent Occupation Driving Instructor's Licence'
  • 'Application for Licence under Driving Instructors Act 1992' (only if applying at a service centre).

How to apply

Apply online

Browser requirements

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Download and complete the Notice for Registration of Equivalent Occupation Driving Instructor's Licence – PDF.
3. Select the 'Apply online' button.
   Note: You cannot save and resume your application once you've started.
4. Follow the prompts to submit your application.

You'll receive a confirmation message with a reference number and a copy of your application via email. If you do not receive the email within 30 minutes call (02) 8848 8700 and quote your reference number.

If your application is successful an upgraded driving instructor licence will be posted to you with instructions on how to surrender your original driving instructor licence.

If you have not heard from TfNSW NSW after 10 working days, call (02) 8848 8700.

Apply in person at a service centre

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Download and complete:
   • Notice for Registration of Equivalent Occupation Driving Instructor's Licence – PDF
   • Application for Licence under Driving Instructors Act 1992 – PDF.
     Note: Do not sign it – your signature must be witnessed at the service centre.
3. Visit a service centre and submit your application.