Here are a few tips about enrolling your child in a Driver's Education course in North Carolina. It is always best to check with the Department of Motor Vehicles, the North Carolina Department of Non Public Education (NCDNPE), and your local school district to be certain procedures, fees, or regulations have not changed recently. Also, the information below pertains to those who reside in North Carolina.
Courses
You may enroll your child in a Driver's Education course through the high school public school system or through a private company. There is fee for the course through your public school system but is less than that of a private course.
When & How to Enroll
Students must be at least 14 1/2 to enroll in a Driver's Education course and currently pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
The enrollment process for the course through a public high school varies by county. Students who take the course through the public school system are required by state law to take the course in the county in which they reside. You may go to your county's school district's website, call the district's office, or contact a high school in your district for information about enrolling your student in the course.
Your student will need a birth certificate or passport to enroll in the course.
Person County Residents: The Jordan Driving School is the contracted provider for the Driver's Education Program effective August 1, 2020. You may contact Ms. Barbara Garmon with any questions you may have at [email protected] or call 919-727-1072.
The enrollment process for the course through a public high school varies by county. Students who take the course through the public school system are required by state law to take the course in the county in which they reside. You may go to your county's school district's website, call the district's office, or contact a high school in your district for information about enrolling your student in the course.
Your student will need a birth certificate or passport to enroll in the course.
Person County Residents: The Jordan Driving School is the contracted provider for the Driver's Education Program effective August 1, 2020. You may contact Ms. Barbara Garmon with any questions you may have at [email protected] or call 919-727-1072.
After Completing the Course
Anyone under the age of 18 must present a Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC) to the NC DMV when applying for a permit or license.
This certificate certifies that the student (the applicant) is currently enrolled in school and is in good standing. The DEC is not needed until the student successfully completes a Driver’s Education course.
As the chief administrator of your school, you must contact the NCDNPE to request a DEC for your student. To do so, you may log into your NCDNPE account and submit a request or call the office. The office will mail the DEC within two business days.
Please note, a DEC is only good for 30 days from the date you as the administrator sign it. Since it is only good for 30 days, you will want to sign the DEC closer to the time in which your student will be applying for his/her permit.
This certificate certifies that the student (the applicant) is currently enrolled in school and is in good standing. The DEC is not needed until the student successfully completes a Driver’s Education course.
As the chief administrator of your school, you must contact the NCDNPE to request a DEC for your student. To do so, you may log into your NCDNPE account and submit a request or call the office. The office will mail the DEC within two business days.
Please note, a DEC is only good for 30 days from the date you as the administrator sign it. Since it is only good for 30 days, you will want to sign the DEC closer to the time in which your student will be applying for his/her permit.
Fees
For the Driver's Education Course:
School districts may charge students a fee of up to $65 to offset their cost of providing the program*.
Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC):
There is no fee for the DEC.
*as of August 20. 2020
School districts may charge students a fee of up to $65 to offset their cost of providing the program*.
Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC):
There is no fee for the DEC.
*as of August 20. 2020
The One, Two, Three...
1. Enroll your student in a Driver's Education course through your county school district or a private company. Student must be 14 1/2 years old.
2. Contact the NCDNPE online or by phone to request a Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC). The DEC is signed by you, the chief administrator of your school, certifying that your child is pursuing his/her high school diploma and in good standing. The DEC expires 30 days from when you sign it, so it is best if you do not sign it until the day you go to the DMV.
3. Once the course is completed and you have your DEC, your student is ready to apply for his or her permit! Of course, provided that other DMV requirements for obtaining a permit have been met.
2. Contact the NCDNPE online or by phone to request a Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC). The DEC is signed by you, the chief administrator of your school, certifying that your child is pursuing his/her high school diploma and in good standing. The DEC expires 30 days from when you sign it, so it is best if you do not sign it until the day you go to the DMV.
3. Once the course is completed and you have your DEC, your student is ready to apply for his or her permit! Of course, provided that other DMV requirements for obtaining a permit have been met.
