Completion Certificate Information

Read detailed course completion policies for all online courses offered by TrafficSchool.com.

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Alaska Completion Certificate Policy


Alaska Defensive Driving

Upon completion of the course, a Certificate of Completion will be sent electronically to the DMV. A Certificate of Completion will also be processed and sent to you. If taking the course to satisfy a court requirement you are responsible to deliver your completion certificate to the court by your due date.

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Arkansas Completion Certificate Policy


Arkansas Online Defensive Driving

Upon course completion, the certificate of completion is sent to the student via USPS standard mail. Your completion certificate will ship within three business days of course completion. Expected delivery is 5-7 days after shipping. It is your responsibility to submit your completion certificate to the appropriate party. Expedited delivery options are available.

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Arizona Completion Certificate Policy


Arizona Defensive Driving

When you successfully complete our Arizona course, your completion will be electronically reported to the courts. Additionally, you can download and print a proof of completion for your records within 30 minutes of finishing the course.

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California Completion Certificate Policy


California Online CA DMV Traffic School

Department of Motor Vehicle policy states that online traffic school course completion certificates are to be processed within three court business days.

Rush processing of your certificate will be made available when you complete your traffic school course Monday-Friday before 2pm Pacific Time. If you choose rush processing, your certificate will be sent on the same day of completion as long as you have completed your course before 2pm Pacific Time and will be sent via the delivery method chosen or required by the court. There may be an additional fee for this service. If you complete after 2pm Pacific Time, the certificate will be sent the next business day.

Traffic school completion certificates are only processed on business days (Monday through Friday).

Traffic school completion certificates are not processed on the weekend (Saturday & Sunday). All courses completed on the weekend will be held and processed the morning of the next business day.

Certificates are submitted from our office electronically to your court for processing with the DMV.

Your court, as proof of traffic school completion, will not accept student copies of completion certificates. Only the original Department of Motor Vehicles certificates issued by TrafficSchool.com will be accepted.

TrafficSchool.com must follow the requirements set forth by your court and the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding where to SUBMIT your certificate of completion. There can be no exceptions.

TrafficSchool.com will not be responsible for incorrect information on your completion certificate if the student provided the information in error.

TrafficSchool.com will not issue a completion certificate for a court that we have no formal agreement with unless the student provides us with written documentation from the court that gives permission for the student to complete TrafficSchool.com's online or workbook traffic school course.


California Mature Driver Improvement (for Seniors)

Course completion certificate will be mailed to you so you can present the certificate to your insurer to start saving with your mandatory car insurance discount.

Customer may choose a FedEx rush option upon completion of the course: $29.95 for overnight and $19.95 for second day shipping.


California Teen Drivers Education

Upon successful completion of your drivers ed course, an original certificate of completion (DMV Form DL-400C) will be mailed directly to you via USPS first class mail the next business day after passing your online course final examination. The original certificate can be taken to the Department of Motor Vehicles as proof that you have completed the Driver Education requirement and are ready to take your learner's permit exam. Your drivers ed completion certificate cannot be printed out or emailed to you.*

For behind-the-wheel students an original certificate of completion (DMV Form DL-400D) will be mailed to you via USPS first class mail the next business day after you have finished all of your behind-the-wheel training (a minimum of 6 hours). The original certificate can be taken to the Department of Motor Vehicles as proof that you have completed the Behind-the-Wheel training requirement and are ready to take your DMV Drive Test. Your behind-the-wheel training completion certificate cannot be printed out or emailed to you.*

*The DMV requires your original completion certificate; copies will not be accepted.

In a rush? Please contact us at 1-800-728-1048 to have your certificate rush delivered via FedEx. Additional charges apply.

Please make sure to update/verify your personal information for any changes that need to be made prior to completing the online course and/or driving sessions. For students issued completion certificates for our California programs, which include DMV certificate forms DL-400C, DL-400D, OL238 and OL392, there is a $25.00 charge for the issuance of any duplicate certificate or certificates that require a change of information once they have already been mailed. We also require a signed letter from a parent saying the certificate was lost or destroyed. Refunds for California Courses will not be granted if a certificate of completion has been issued.

Students who are 17 ½ years of age or older completing the California Online Drivers Ed Course or Behind-The-Wheel Training WILL NOT be issued DMV certificates as they are not necessary for obtaining a drivers license at the DMV.

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Colorado Completion Certificate Policy


Colorado Traffic School

Your Completion certificate is included and mailed directly to you for free after you finish your Colorado Online Traffic School Course. It is your responsibility to deliver to the court the Original Completion Certificate by your due date. Certificates are sent out within 2-3 business days of graduation via 1st Class USPS Mail. Customer may choose a Premium delivery processing option for an additional fee.


Colorado Teen Drivers Education

Once you have completed the course, you will receive an Affidavit of Completion. This form will be sent to the address provided during registration. You will take this with you to the DMV to apply for your permit. This certificate is good for 6 months.

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District of Columbia Completion Certificate Policy


District of Columbia Traffic School

Upon successful completion of your Washington DC Traffic School course, your Certificate of Completion will be sent electronically to the DMV. The DMV will notify you via email or mail once the points have been removed.

A Completion Certificate will also be processed and mailed to you within 7-10 business days. Expedited delivery options are available.

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Delaware Completion Certificate Policy


Delaware Defensive Driving

After successfully passing the final exam you will be able to immediately download your completion certificate.

In addition, your course completion will be reported to the Delaware Department of Insurance so that you can receive your mandatory discount.


Delaware Aggressive Driver Course

Your completion certificate is included and will be sent to you after you finish your Delaware Aggressive Driver Course. It is your responsibility to submit your completion certificate to the appropriate party.

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Florida Completion Certificate Policy


Florida 4 Hour Traffic School

Online traffic school course completion certificates are processed within three court business days.

Rush processing of your certificate will be made available when you complete your traffic school course Monday-Friday before 5PM EST. If you choose rush processing, your certificate will be sent on the same day of completion as long as you have completed your course before 5PM EST and will be sent via the delivery method chosen or required by the court. There may be an additional fee for this service. If you complete after 5PM EST, the certificate will be sent the next business day.

Traffic school completion certificates are only processed on business days (Monday through Friday).

Traffic school completion certificates are not processed on the weekend (Saturday & Sunday).

Certificates are mailed directly to the student.

TrafficSchool.com must follow the requirements set forth by your court regarding where to SUBMIT your certificate of completion. There can be no exceptions.

Certificates are delivered via First Class Mail for all counties. Additional certificate delivery options are available for all counties.

TrafficSchool.com will not be responsible for incorrect information on your completion certificate if the student provided the information in error.


Florida 8 Hour Judge Ordered Traffic School

Once students have passed the final exam, their certificate of completion will automatically be processed.

Rush certificate options will be available at the end of the course. Customer may choose an email option for $9.95 to receive it faster. We will fax this certificate at no charge 24/7. They may also choose one of the FedEx options at a fee.


Florida 12 Hour ADI Traffic School

Once students have passed the final exam, their certificate of completion will automatically be processed.

Rush certificate options will be available at the end of the course. Customer may choose an email option for $9.95 to receive it faster. We will fax this certificate at no charge 24/7. They may also choose one of the FedEx options at a fee.


Florida Mature Driver Improvement (for Seniors)

Completion certificates are mailed to student and their insurance provider.

Customer may choose an email option for $9.95 to receive it faster. We will fax this certificate at no charge 24/7. They may also choose one of the FedEx delivery options at a fee. Regular postal mail takes 5-7 business days to receive.


Florida Florida First Time Driver Ed

Successful completion of your D.A.T.A. requirement will trigger automatic DHSMV notification of your readiness to move on to taking your permit exam. Students also receive a certificate copy for their records.

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Georgia Completion Certificate Policy


Georgia Online Defensive Driving

Upon course completion, the certificate of completion is sent to the student via USPS standard mail. Your completion certificate will ship within three business days of course completion. Expected delivery is 5-7 days after shipping. It is your responsibility to submit your completion certificate to the appropriate party. Expedited delivery options are available.


Georgia Drivers Education (Joshua Law)

Upon course completion, you will be emailed a copy of your certificate and the Georgia Department of Driver Services will automatically be notified of your successful course completion.

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Idaho Completion Certificate Policy


Idaho Point Reduction (Defensive Driving)

Once you complete the online Defensive Driving Course, you will be mailed the completion certificate that you are responsible to provide to the Idaho Transportation Department to earn your 3-point reduction.

This may take 5-10 business days to receive certificate in the mail.


Idaho Mature Driver Improvement (for Seniors)

Once you complete the Mature Driver Course, you will be mailed a completion certificate that you can show your car insurance company to get your discount.

This may take 5-10 business days to receive certificate in the mail.


Idaho Teen Drivers Education

Once you complete the Teen Driver Course, your course completion will be reported to your driver training school. After you finish the in-car training portion of your driving instruction will be provided with course completion documentation by your behind-the-wheel training provider.

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Illinois Completion Certificate Policy


Illinois Adult Drivers Ed (ages 18-20)

Once you've completed the Illinois Adult Driver Education Course, your completion will be reported to the Secretary of State, who will issue your Certificate of Completion to you via e-mail. Print the certificate from the state website. You will need to take the printed certificate with you to the Secretary of State Driver Services facility when you apply for your license.

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Indiana Completion Certificate Policy


Indiana Defensive Driving (Driver Safety Program)

After you successfully finish your Indiana Driver Safety Program, your course completion will be electronically submitted to the Indiana BMV within 24 hours. You can purchase proof of Completion for your own records.


Indiana Online Driver Ed

You will receive a Completion Certificate after you have completed the course material and passed the final exam.

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Kansas Completion Certificate Policy


Kansas Online Defensive Driving

Your completion certificate is included and will be provided to you after you finish your Kansas Driving Safety Course. It is your responsibility to deliver to the insurance company or court your completion certificate by your due date.

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Louisiana Completion Certificate Policy


Louisiana Online Driver Improvement

Upon successful completion of your course, your completion certificate will be processed within one business day. In most cases the certificate will be mailed directly to you and it will be your responsibility to deliver your completion certificate to the court by your due date. Upgraded mailing options are available.

For the following courthouses your completion certificate will be sent directly to them:

15th Judicial District
24th Judicial District
29th Judicial District
Bossier City Court
Bossier City Marshal Office
Bossier Parish
Caddo Parish
Calcasieu Parish
Claiborne Parish Probation Dept
Houma-Terrebonne
Lincoln Parish Court
Livingston Parish Court
St. Helena Parish Court
Terrebonne District Attorney
Vernon Parish Court

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Michigan Completion Certificate Policy


Michigan Basic Driver Improvement (BDIC)

Successfully passing the online final exam will earn you a free completion certificate. In addition, we will automatically report your course status to the State of Michigan so that your recent traffic ticket points can be avoided!

Students are recommended to check with the Secretary of State about 1-2 weeks after completion to verify everything has gone through correctly. If they are not showing a reporting of the completion, student should call the school to verify the driver's license number and the due date is correct and the course will be reported again with the corrected information.

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Minnesota Completion Certificate Policy


Minnesota Mature Driver Improvement (for Seniors)

Your completion certificate is included and will be provided to you after you finish your Mature Driver Improvement Course. It is your responsibility to deliver your completion certificate to your insurance provider.

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Missouri Completion Certificate Policy


Missouri Defensive Driving (Driver Improvement Program)

A completion certificate will be sent to you via USPS on the same day of successful completion of the course, if completed prior to 1 p.m. CST, or it will be mailed the next business day if completed after 1 p.m. CST. This may take 5-10 business days to receive certificate in the mail. If you happen to need expedited delivery, simply choose our rush delivery service for an additional fee.

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North Dakota Completion Certificate Policy


North Dakota Defensive Driving

The North Dakota Highway Patrol will be notified electronically upon successful completion of the course. It is the student's responsibility to provide a copy of the certificate of completion to the court if attendance is in conjunction with a plea bargain.

A certificate of completion will be mailed to every student that successfully meets the course requirements. The student should receive the certificate no later than 15 days following completion of the course. Students may make a copy of their course completion certificate for their records.

The student should present the Course Completion Certificate to his/her insurer to receive his/her discount. Students should contact their insurance agent for more information.

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New Hampshire Completion Certificate Policy


New Hampshire Driver Improvement Program

Your completion certificate is included and sent to you for free after you finish your New Hampshire Driving Safety Course. It is your responsibility to submit your completion certificate to the appropriate party.

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New Jersey Completion Certificate Policy


New Jersey Defensive Driving

Completing our course is state approved for a 2-point reduction from the MVC; that means you can keep your driving record in good standing and your insurance premiums from rising. After finishing, we will deliver your official completion certificate quickly so you have the peace of mind that your Motor Vehicle Commission driving record is safe. Customer may choose a FedEx rush option upon completion of the course, $29.95 for overnight and $19.95 for second day shipping.


New Jersey Mature Driver Improvement (for Seniors)

After completing the defensive driving course for seniors, you will receive a completion certificate that is also sent to your insurer as proof that you have completed the course.

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New Mexico Completion Certificate Policy


New Mexico Court Referred Course (Traffic Citations)

Upon completion of the course, a Certificate of Completion will be provided to you. It is your responsibility to deliver your completion certificate to the court by your due date.

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Nevada Completion Certificate Policy


Nevada Traffic School

Once you successfully pass the final exam, we will report your course completion by submitting form DS-305 to the Nevada DMV within 30 days. You will also be sent a course completion certificate through the USPS. Once you receive this certificate, it is your responsibility to report your completion certificate to the county court where you received your traffic ticket.


Nevada Teen Drivers Education

Completion certificate is included and will be provided to student after course completion. You will need to show this certificate when you apply for your NV drivers license.

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New York Completion Certificate Policy


New York Defensive Driving

Your course fee covers the course, issuance of your completion certificate and the automatic, electronic reporting of your successful completion of the course to the New York DMV.

It may take the NY DMV up to 10-weeks to process the course completion and update the student's abstract. Customer will need to notify the insurance company of course completion. A certificate is automatically mailed to the customer. This will be shipped regular postal mail and may take 5-10 business days to receive certificate in the mail. Customer may choose FedEx rush options.

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Ohio Completion Certificate Policy


Ohio Defensive Driving Course

Your completion certificate is included and will be provided to you after course completion. It is your responsibility to submit your completion certificate to the appropriate party.


Ohio Online Driver Ed

You will receive a Certificate of Enrollment after you have completed the first 2 hours of the course instruction. In addition, you will receive a Completion Certificate after you have completed the remaining course material and passed the final exam. Both certificates will be processed with in one business day of meeting each requirement. Certificates are sent to the student via First-Class Mail. Please allow 7-10 business days to receive.

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Oklahoma Completion Certificate Policy


Oklahoma Driver Improvement (Defensive Driving)

Upon completion of the course, Certificate of Completion will be sent to the student or faxed to the court depending on the court requirement. *Students doing the course for Oklahoma City Court have to complete the course by their due date or they will have a warrant issued for their arrest. Completions are faxed daily to the Oklahoma City Court.*


Oklahoma Online Drivers Education

Teens 15½ to 16 applying for a permit will need to show proof of enrollment in or completion of a drivers education course. Participants of the Parent Taught driver education program will bring the DPS approved Parent Taught Affidavit and a purchase receipt for the course. Teens 16 or older are not required to complete driver education but it is encouraged.

After the Parent Taught Online course, Behind-the-Wheel training, and PTDE course final exam have been successfully completed, a DPS-approved official Certificate of Completion will be available to download. Print this certificate and present it when applying for your driver license. Students will also be able to print a student copy for their records.

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Oregon Completion Certificate Policy


Oregon Driver Improvement

Upon completion of the course, the Certificate of Completion will be sent to the student or to the court depending on the court requirement. During the registration process, you will be informed of the certificate recipient for your court. Certificate processing is 2-3 business days after graduation, with an expected delivery date of 6-10 business days. If the certificate recipient is the student, you will be responsible to submit the certificate to your court by your traffic school deadline. Upgraded mailing options are available.

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Pennsylvania Completion Certificate Policy


Pennsylvania Online Drivers Ed

Your Completion certificate is included and sent directly to you after you finish your Pennsylvania Teen Driver Course.

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Tennessee Completion Certificate Policy


Tennessee 4-hour Court Ordered Traffic School

Download or print your certificate of completion immediately after passing the online course.

Give your completion certificate to the court to take care of your ticket.


Tennessee Mature Driver Improvement (for Seniors)

Download and print your course completion certificate as soon as you complete the course.

Give your course completion certificate to your insurer to receive your automobile insurance discount.

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Texas Completion Certificate Policy


Texas Defensive Driving (Online)

Your completion certificate is included and sent to you for free after you finish your Texas defensive driving program. Once you receive your completion certificate it is your responsibility to turn it into the appropriate party before your due date.


Texas Defensive Driving (Streaming)

Your completion certificate is included and sent to you for free after you finish your Texas defensive driving program. Once you receive your completion certificate it is your responsibility to turn it into the appropriate party before your due date.


Texas Seat Belt Course

Your completion certificate is included and will be provided to you after you finish your Texas Seat Belt Course. It is your responsibility to deliver to the court your completion certificate by your due date.


Texas Teen Drivers Ed (ages 14-17)

Once students have finished the first unit of the Parent Taught Drivers Education course, they will receive a Certificate of Partial Completion via email. Teens that opted to take the DPS Permit Exam online will receive a notation on their certificate as proof that the DPS written exam has been completed.

Students will need to print and take this certificate with them to apply for their learner's permit. Students that have not taken the Permit Exam online will need to take the test in-person at the DPS office.

Once you've completed the Texas Parent-Taught Teen Driver Education course an Original Certificate of Completion will be available for instant download for no additional charge.


Texas Adult Drivers Ed (ages 18-24)

Once you've completed the Texas Adult Driver Education Online course an Original Certificate of Completion will be mailed to you for no additional charge. Please allow 7-15 days to receive the certificate.

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Virginia Completion Certificate Policy


Virginia Defensive Driving (Driver Improvement Clinic)

Upon successful completion of the course, the DMV will be electronically notified. A completion certificate will also be sent to you. It is your responsibility to submit the completion certificate to the proper party.


Virginia Home-Schooled Drivers Ed

Your Virginia Completion Certificate will be processed and will be provided to student after course completion. You will need to bring your original Certificate of Completion with you to the DMV when you apply for your Virginia learner's permit.

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Washington Completion Certificate Policy


Washington Level 1 - 4 Hour Defensive Driving Course

Your completion certificate is included and sent to you for free after you finish your Washington Level 1 Defensive Driving Course. It is your responsibility to deliver to the court your completion certificate by your due date.


Washington Level 2 - 8 Hour Defensive Driving Course

Your completion certificate is included and sent to you for free after you finish your Washington Level 2 Defensive Driving Course. It is your responsibility to deliver to the court your completion certificate by your due date.


Washington Voluntary Driver Improvement Course

Your completion certificate is included and sent to you for free after you finish your Washington Voluntary Driver Improvement Course. It is your responsibility to deliver to your insurance company your completion certificate.




Elective Driving Safety Courses


Elective Defensive Driving

Your completion certificate is included and will be provided to you after you finish your Elective Defensive Driving Course. It is your responsibility to deliver your completion certificate to the appropriate party before your due date.


Elective Safe Motorist Course

Your Completion certificate is included and mailed directly to you for free after you finish your Elective Safe Motorist Course. It is your responsibility to deliver your completion certificate to the appropriate party before your due date. Please allow 7-10 business days for standard processing.


Elective Drivers Education

A Certificate of Completion for a possible insurance discount will be sent to the student within 1 business day via USPS First Class Mail. Certificate delivery upgrades are available for an additional fee.

Students taking the online drivers ed course for school credit will receive two copies of the transcript with their high school credit. One copy will be an unofficial transcript for the student to keep. The other copy will be an official transcript in a sealed envelope. The student or parent must turn in the sealed envelope with the official transcript enclosed to the student's high school. Expected delivery of the transcript is 5 to 7 business days after course completion.