California Driver Education Instructor Continuing Education Requirements
California driver education instructors must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by California DMV, Occupational Licensing.
Applies to All licensees.
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Requirements at a glance
What California requires of driver education instructors
- CE hours required
- 18 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- All licensees
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course California driver education instructors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics California DMV, Occupational Licensing requires.
- 1 license class
18 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- All licensees
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics California driver education instructors must cover
California DMV, Occupational Licensing requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
traffic safety
teaching techniques
teaching of driver instruction
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in California
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics California DMV, Occupational Licensing requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your California driver education instructor license.
Questions California driver education instructors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do California driver education instructors need?
- California driver education instructors must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by California DMV, Occupational Licensing.
- What topics are required for California driver education instructors continuing education?
- California DMV, Occupational Licensing requires coverage of: traffic safety; teaching techniques; teaching of driver instruction.
- Can California driver education instructors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the California requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official California driver education instructors licensing resources
- California DMV, Occupational Licensing
The California board that licenses driver education instructors and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from California DMV, Occupational Licensing’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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California driver education instructors CE, done right
Every driver education instructors course is built to meet California DMV, Occupational Licensing requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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