Illinois Form DSD CDTS 69 Vehicle Agreement Guide – Illinois Secretary of State Form DSD CDTS 69 is the official “Agreement Between Parties for Use of Vehicles by Commercial Driving School.” This fillable PDF form documents the arrangement when a licensed commercial driving school in Illinois uses a vehicle owned or registered by another party (the owner/lessor) as part of its training fleet.
The form is issued by the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Department, Commercial Driver Training Section. It is listed among the required or supporting documents on the official Commercial Drivers Publications and Forms page.
You can download the current official version directly from the Illinois Secretary of State website: https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_cdts69.pdf.
Purpose of Form DSD CDTS 69
Under Illinois regulations (92 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1060), motor vehicles used for driver training must be owned or leased in the name of the licensed commercial driving school (or the school owner named on the license) and properly registered. When a vehicle is leased or provided by a third-party owner, the school must submit a signed agreement that identifies the vehicle and authorizes its use.
Form DSD CDTS 69 serves that purpose. It confirms:
- The vehicle (identified by year, make, and VIN) is the subject of an agreement between the owner/lessor and the commercial driving school.
- An Illinois certificate of title has been issued in the owner’s name.
- The Secretary of State may verify registration of the vehicle.
- The owner gives the school permission to include the vehicle in its commercial driving school fleet.
- As part of the agreement, the commercial driving school will insure the vehicle for student instruction.
The owner signs under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 1-109 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure. Both the owner/lessor and a school official must sign, and the document must be notarized.
Who Needs to Complete Form DSD CDTS 69?
Commercial driving schools licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State that use vehicles they do not own outright need this form. It applies when the school leases or obtains vehicles from individual owners, lessors, or other parties for behind-the-wheel instruction, CDL training, teen programs, or adult driver education.
Public schools and educational institutions that offer driver education as part of their regular curriculum are generally exempt from commercial driving school licensing requirements, so this form is typically not required for those programs.
Schools must also maintain other required documents, including the Insurance Certificate (DSD CDTS 10), Safety Inspection for the Driver Training School Motor Vehicle Fleet (DSD CDTS 27), and the appropriate school and instructor license applications.
Key Information Required on Form DSD CDTS 69
The form is designed to be printed or typed and includes the following main sections:
- Vehicle information — Year, make, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Owner/Lessor details — Full name, driver’s license number, street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
- School/Lessee details — Full name of the commercial driving school and its complete street address.
- Certifications — Statements confirming the existence of the agreement, ownership/registration and Illinois title, and authorization for the Secretary of State to verify registration.
- Owner’s affirmation — Permission for the school to use the vehicle in its fleet and the school’s obligation to insure it for instructional use.
- Signatures and notarization — Signature of the owner/lessor, signature of the school official/lessee, date, and notary public acknowledgment with seal and address.
The current form carries the designation DSD-CDTS-69.1.
How to Complete and Submit Form DSD CDTS 69?
1. Download the official PDF from the Illinois Secretary of State website using the link above. Forms on the site are fillable; download them to your computer and open them with Adobe Acrobat Reader for best results.
2. Complete all fields accurately. Ensure the VIN matches the vehicle title and registration exactly.
3. Both the vehicle owner/lessor and an authorized school official must sign the form.
4. Have the document notarized.
5. Submit the completed form along with other required licensing or fleet documentation to the Commercial Driver Training Section.
Mailing address:
Illinois Secretary of State
Commercial Driver Training Section
1800 W. Hawthorne Ln.
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone for questions: 630-520-9310.
Schools are responsible for keeping fleet information current. Applications and supporting documents should generally be submitted at least 15 days before a license expires. The Commercial Driver Training Section will schedule inspections as needed after receiving complete applications.
Related Illinois Requirements for Training Vehicles
Form DSD CDTS 69 is one part of a broader compliance framework. Key vehicle-related rules for commercial driving schools include:
- Insurance — Minimum liability coverage of $50,000 for bodily injury or death of one person, $100,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage. Evidence is provided on Form DSD CDTS 10 (Insurance Certificate). Policies must include a 10-day cancellation notice to the Secretary of State.
- Safety inspection — Vehicles must be inspected by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Evidence of inspection is required with school applications and fleet schedules (see Form DSD CDTS 27).
- Equipment — Dual braking systems (except for certain commercial motor vehicles, motorcycles, and motor-driven cycles), sideview mirrors, proper identification signs (school name visible from front and rear in letters at least 2 inches high), valid registration, and safe operating condition.
- Ownership or lease documentation — Vehicles must be owned or leased in the school’s name (or the licensed owner’s name) and listed on the school’s fleet schedule filed with the Department. A properly executed agreement such as DSD CDTS 69 supports leased vehicles.
- Surety bond — Continuous bond in amounts ranging from $10,000 (non-accredited) to higher amounts for CDL- or teen-accredited schools, depending on the number of branches.
These requirements are grounded in the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/6-401 et seq.) and Title 92, Part 1060 of the Illinois Administrative Code (Commercial Driver Training Schools).
Why Accurate Completion of Form DSD CDTS 69 Matters?
Incomplete or incorrect vehicle agreements can delay school licensing, renewals, or the addition of vehicles to a training fleet. Because the form includes a perjury affirmation and authorizes registration verification, accuracy protects both the school and the vehicle owner.
Using the official form downloaded from the Illinois Secretary of State ensures you have the current version accepted by the Commercial Driver Training Section. Third-party form sites may not always reflect the latest edition.
Official Download and Additional Resources
Download Illinois Secretary of State Form DSD CDTS 69 here: https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_cdts69.pdf.
Related forms and information are available on the official Commercial Drivers Publications and Forms page: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/motorist/comdrivers.html.
Commercial Driver Training Schools overview and requirements: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/driver-education/commercial-driver-training/cdt.html.
For the most current rules, consult Title 92, Part 1060 of the Illinois Administrative Code and the Illinois Vehicle Code provisions governing commercial driver training schools.
Contact the Illinois Secretary of State
Questions about Form DSD CDTS 69, school licensing, vehicle fleet requirements, or related forms should be directed to:
Commercial Driver Training Section
1800 W. Hawthorne Ln.
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-520-9310
Always verify information and obtain the latest forms directly from the official Illinois Secretary of State website (ilsos.gov) to ensure compliance with current Illinois law and administrative rules.