Apply for an approved driving instructor permit
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Apply
If you don't already have an account (for your parking permit), you'll need to create one.
You'll need access to an email account to apply online. Need help setting up an email account?
View our permit user guides for help creating an account.
Note that permits are 'virtual'. You will not receive a physical permit to display in your car. The cameras at the charging locations will read your number plate and check for a linked permit.
What you need to know
The free approved driving instructor permit allows unlimited travel through all six congestion charging locations during charging hours.
The permit only covers the car when being used to pick up and drop off students for driving lessons or a driving test.
- you are limited to 1 permit
- you can have up to 3 cars on your permit
- the permit must not be used for private travel
How long your permit lasts
Your permit will be valid for 12 months.
You cannot use your permit until we confirm that we have approved your application. Your permit will not be available to use until the scheme begins.
Who can get an approved driving instructor permit
To qualify:
- you must be an approved driving instructor (ADI) registered with the DVSA
- you or the driving school you work for must be the registered keeper of the car(s) on your application
What you need to get an approved driving instructor permit
You must provide the following evidence to support your application:
- a copy of your DVSA approved driving instructor registration
- the V5C (logbook) or V5C alternative (listed below) of each car on your application. The submitted document(s) must show your name or the name of the driving school you work for
V5C alternatives
You can use the following documents in place of your V5C:
- the most recent vehicle tax reminder showing your full name, address and postcode
- a garage sales invoice or new keeper supplement (V5C2) - if the vehicle has been purchased within the last 6 weeks
A V5C not registered in your organisation's name
If the V5C of the car you use is not registered in your organisation's name, you can apply for a permit using one of the following alternatives.
For a company car, you must provide:
- a copy of the V5C
- a letter or email from your employer showing that only your organisation uses the car
For a long-term lease, hire-purchase or other financial agreement, you must provide:
- a copy of the lease agreement showing your organisation's name
Add or change vehicles on your permit
- add a car to your account (select 'vehicles' on the account menu)
- change the car on your permit (select 'my permits' on the account menu)
View our permit user guides to learn how to add or change cars on your permit.