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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.

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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:

Third Party Tester Agreement (SCDMV Form DL-304E)
Third Party Tester Safety Officer and/or Designated Responsible Person 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 an official criminal background check for each safety officer, dated within 30 days of application.

Mail the completed documents to:

SCDMV
Office of Inspector General
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:

Commercial Third Party Tester Agreement (SCDMV Form DL-404A)
Third Party Tester Safety Officer and/or Designated Responsible Person 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
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
PO Box 1498
Blythewood, SC 29016-0015

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

CDL Examiner Training Schedule

If you are a third-party tester, you may be contacted to complete your initial or refresher examiner training with the agency’s Examiner Training Unit. Below is a list of upcoming CDL third party training courses.

All Third Party CDL Courses are held at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood. Classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the first day, with subsequent classes beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Course Dates:

April 10 - 14, 2023 - Third-Party CDL Original (*This is a regional class that will be held at Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton campus.)
May 15 - 19, 2023 - Third-Party CDL Original
June 5 - 9, 2023 - Third-Party CDL Original
June 26 - 28, 2023 - Third-Party CDL Refresher

For more information on training, please email examinertrainingunit@scdmv.net.

The agency’s goal is to offer training courses based on the order in which the agency received the application to become a third-party tester.

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.