NJ Form BLC-36: Driver Ed Instructor ID Application – If you plan to teach driver education in a New Jersey secondary school, you must obtain a Secondary School Driver Education Instructor Identification Card from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). The official application is Form BLC-36. This guide explains who needs the form, eligibility requirements, required documents, how to complete and submit it, and where to download the current version.
Form BLC-36 (revised 2/22) is issued by the MVC Business Licensing Services Bureau. The identification card authorizes qualified individuals to provide classroom and/or behind-the-wheel driver education instruction in public, private, or parochial secondary schools.
What Is New Jersey Form BLC-36?
Form BLC-36 is the official application used to request an initial or renewal Secondary School Driver Education Instructor ID. The card includes the instructor’s permanent ID number and the name of the specific secondary school. It is valid only for the school listed on the card.
If an instructor teaches at more than one secondary school, a separate BLC-36 application (with the principal’s countersignature) must be submitted for each school. Separate cards are issued, but they share the same ID number and expiration date.
According to MVC guidance, identification cards are typically valid for two years and expire on June 30 of the appropriate year.
Who Needs to Submit Form BLC-36?
The following individuals must apply using Form BLC-36:
- Public secondary school teachers who hold a New Jersey Standard Certificate for Teacher of Driver Education
- Private or parochial secondary school teachers
- Contracted driving school instructors providing driver education services under a current service contract with a secondary school
This form is specifically for secondary school instruction. It is separate from the commercial driving school instructor license process administered by the MVC.
Eligibility Requirements for Secondary School Driver Education Instructors
Applicants generally must meet these core criteria:
- Hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license (or equivalent out-of-state license) with a minimum of three years of driving experience
- Possess an instructional degree or appropriate teaching credentials
- Complete a Department of Education-approved three-credit course in driver education teacher certification (required for private/parochial teachers and contracted instructors)
- Obtain the secondary school principal’s countersignature on the application
Public school teachers applying for an initial ID must also submit a copy of a valid New Jersey Standard Certificate for Teacher of Driver Education (endorsement code 1610). This endorsement requires a CEAS or standard certificate in health or health and physical education, a valid driver’s license, three consecutive years of successful driving experience (documented by a notarized statement), and completion of a driver education course at an accredited college or university.
Non-resident drivers must submit a current driver history abstract from their home state along with a copy of their driver’s license.
Required Supporting Documents
The documents needed depend on the applicant’s status:
- Public school teachers (initial application): Copy of valid New Jersey Standard Certificate for Teacher of Driver Education + principal’s countersignature on all applications
- Private or parochial school teachers (initial application): Proof of successful completion of a Department of Education-approved three-credit course in driver education-teacher certification + principal’s countersignature
- Contracted driving school instructors (initial application — one per school): Proof of a current service contract with the secondary school + proof of the three-credit course + principal’s countersignature
- Renewals for contracted instructors: Proof of a current service contract with the secondary school + principal’s countersignature
- Non-resident drivers: Current driver history abstract from the home state + copy of the driver’s license
All applications require the secondary school principal’s signature and date.
How to Complete and Submit Form BLC-36?
Follow these steps:
- Download the current Form BLC-36 (revision 2/22).
- Indicate whether the application is Initial or Renewal.
- Print or type all information clearly, including:
- Applicant’s full name and Social Security Number
- Address, phone number, and school-issued email address
- Driver license number and issuing state
- Name and address of the employing or contracting secondary school
- Name of any additional secondary school (if applicable)
- Sign and date the application.
- Have the secondary school principal complete the certification section, sign, and date it.
- Attach all required supporting documents listed above.
- Mail the completed application and accompanying materials to:
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 170
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0170
Phone: (609) 292-6500 ext. 5014
Visit the official MVC website at www.njmvc.gov for the most current contact information and any updates.
Download New Jersey Form BLC-36
The official Form BLC-36 PDF is available directly from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission:
Always download the form from the official nj.gov domain to ensure you have the current version (BLC-36 R 2/22).
Additional Resources and Related Information
For teacher certification details related to the Driver Education endorsement (code 1610), visit the New Jersey Department of Education certification page:
NJ DOE Driver Education Endorsement Requirements
General information about obtaining a first New Jersey driver license and the role of secondary school driver education programs is available on the MVC website:
NJ MVC First Driver License Information
Note that commercial driving school instructor licenses follow a different process and use different application forms. Form BLC-36 is exclusively for secondary school driver education instructor identification cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Instructor ID valid?
Identification cards are generally valid for two years and expire on June 30 of the appropriate year.
Can one card cover multiple schools?
No. A separate application and card are required for each secondary school where instruction is provided.
Is there a fee for Form BLC-36?
The official form itself does not list a fee. Confirm any applicable processing fees by contacting the Business Licensing Services Bureau.
What if I am a non-resident?
You must include a current driver history abstract from your home state and a copy of your driver’s license with the application.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official Form BLC-36 and contact the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Business Licensing Services Bureau directly.