LAC 55:III.156. Application Process and Fees for Third-Party Testers/Examiners

A. Each person requesting to be certified by and contract with DPS as a third-party tester shall submit the following: 1. completed third-party tester application for class D and E driver’s license; 2. a certificate of general liability insurance as listed in §157.B.1; 3. a certificate of auto liability insurance as listed in §157.B.1; 4. a completed application for examiner license; 5. a third-party tester route for administering the road skills test to be approved by DPS. The route shall be different from the routes used during any eight-hour behind-the-wheel training. B. Upon approval of the application, DPS shall offer a contract to the applicant to administer the OMV knowledge test and the road skills test. C. Each applicant for third-party examiner certification shall: 1. submit an application for third-party examiner; 2. meet the qualifications of an instructor as listed in §145.B and C; 3. attend an examiner training session administered by DPS; and, 4. pass a third-party examiner test administered by DPS. D. Renewal Application 1. Application packages shall be complete. Any incomplete renewals will be returned. 2. The renewal schedule for third-party testers shall be consistent with driver education provider renewal cycles. 3. The following documents shall be submitted in conjunction with the driver education renewal application: a. a certificate of general liability insurance as listed in §157.B.1; b. a certificate of auto liability insurance as listed in §157.B.1; and c. a third-party tester contract; 4. any tester that fails to renew his license/contract within six months of license or contract expiration shall be required to begin the initial application process again.