Driving instructor permits

Driving instructor permits are issued to authorize the instruction of other people in the operation of a motor vehicle.

Overview

The Motor Vehicle Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety provides licensing services for instructors.  Applicants must pass an examination as specified by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. Instructor's permit must be renewed annually on December 31.  
  
In order to retain a driving instructor's permit, the holder shall, every three years after the original issue of the permit, pass an examination as specified by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. 

Requirements

  • adequate knowledge of traffic laws
  • a criminal records review
  • ability to operate a motor vehicle and to instruct in the safe operation of a motor vehicle
  • a valid applicable class (five or higher) New Brunswick driver’s licence with a minimum of four years' experience

Note: Instructors must be employed by a New Brunswick licenced driver training school.  

Fees

Driving instructor permit Fee
Application and original examination $38
New or renewal $32
Subsequent examination of the holder of a permit $25
Duplicate permit $8

 

Get help

For additional inquiries, you can contact the Motor Vehicle Branch from Monday to Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. 

Motor Vehicle Branch 
Phone: 506-453-2410
Email: [email protected]