Procedures for issue of certificates of eligibility for operation to driving test centers in Vietnam

 Procedures for issue of certificates of eligibility for operation to driving test centers in Vietnam (Internet image)

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1. Procedures for issue of certificates of eligibility for operation to grade-1 and grade-2 driving test centers in Vietnam 

Procedures for issue of certificates of eligibility for operation to grade-1 and grade-2 driving test centers according to Article 21 of Decree 65/2016/ND-CP (amended in Decree 70/2022/ND-CP) are as follows:

- After completion of the driving test center, the applicant shall submit an application to the Department for Roads of Vietnam.

- Within 10 working days from the date of receipt, the Department for Roads of Vietnam shall cooperate with the Department of Transport to examine and consider granting the certificate. In case of rejection, the competent authority shall send the applicant a written notice  which specifies reasons for rejection.

2. Procedures for issue of Certificate of Eligibility for Operation to grade-3 driving test centers in Vietnam

Procedures for issue of Certificate of Eligibility for Operation to grade-3 driving test centers under Article 22 of Decree 65/2016/ND-CP are as follows:

- The application for Certificate of Eligibility for Operation includes:

+ A  construction permit (certified trued copy or copy enclosed with original);

+ A layout drawing and design documentation of models for maneuverability tests , and list of cars used for driving test.

- Procedures for issue of certificate of eligibility for operation

+ After completion the construction of the driving test center, the applicant shall submit an application for Certificate of Eligibility for Operation to the Department of Transport directly or by post.

+  Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Department of Transport shall examine and consider re-granting the Certificate. In case of rejection, the competent authority shall send the applicant a written notice  which specifies reasons for rejection.

3. Revocation of Certificate of Eligibility for Operation to driving test centers in Vietnam

Revocation of Certificate of Eligibility for Operation to driving test centers in Vietnam under Article 24 of Decree 65/2016/ND-CP as follows:

- A driving test center shall have their Certificate of Eligibility for Operation revoked if:

+ The Certificate if illegally obtained.

+ No driving test has taken place within 24 months from the date of issue of the Certificate

+ The Certificate is suspended twice or more within 18 months.

+ The Certificate is granted ultra-vire;

+ Information stated on the granted Certificate is illegally amended or erased ;

+ The Certificate is used for lease.

- The Certificate of Eligibility for Operation issuer shall carry out the revocation of such Certificate as follows:

+ The competent authority shall release a Decision on revocation of Certificate of Eligibility for Operation, notify to relevant agencies and publish the decision on their website

+ The driver training institution shall return the Certificate of Eligibility for Operation to the issuer and cease the operation right after the Decision on Revocation takes effect.

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