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Third Party Tester Information

The SCDMV contracts with companies and governmental subdivisions to administer SCDMV road tests. Third Party Testers must be approved by the SCDMV before testing drivers.

If you’re interested in becoming a trainer or tester and would like to enroll in any of these programs, you must meet the qualifications outlined in the specific Third Party Tester Safety Officer Manual and be trained.

Program Standards and Safety Officer Manuals

• Class D Third Party Tester Safety Officer Manual
• Motorcycle Third Party Tester Safety Officer Manual
• CDL Third Party Tester's Program Standards

Non-Commercial Third Party Tester Approval Process

If you’re interested in becoming a non-commercial (Class D, M, E, or F) Third Party Tester, complete all of the following documents:

• Application for Third Party Tester Company Certification (SCDMV Form DL-304N)
• Third Party Tester Agreement (SCDMV Form DL-304E)
• Third-Party Examiner Application (SCDMV Form DL-304F) for each safety officer and the responsible person
• Affidavit of Eligibility (SCDMV Form AD-808A) for each safety officer and the responsible person
• Provide a certified nationwide criminal background check from Premier Biotech for each safety officer.

Mail the completed documents to:

SCDMV
Office of Inspector General
Business License Unit
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0015

Commercial Third-Party Tester Approval Process

If you’re interested in becoming a commercial (Class A, B, or C) Third Party Tester, complete all of the following documents:

• Application for Third Party Tester Company Certification (SCDMV Form DL-304N)
• Commercial Third-Party Tester Agreement (SCDMV Form DL-404A)
• Third-Party Examiner Application (SCDMV Form DL-304F) for each safety officer and the responsible person
• Affidavit of Eligibility (SCDMV Form AD-808A) for each safety officer and the responsible person
• Before proceeding with a federal background check, please review the following documents: Privacy Act Statement and Non-Criminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights. A federal background check with Identogo will be needed for each safety officer once the application has been approved.

Mail the completed documents to:

SCDMV
Office of Inspector General
Business License Unit
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0015

Please call the Office of Inspector General at 803-896-9606 if you have any questions.

Finding a Third Party Test Site

If you are a customer looking to take a Class D test outside of a SCDMV location, you can search the Class D Third Party Tester List to find SCDMV authorized testing sites.