MV-278.5N

The NY DMV MV-278.5N form, titled Roster and Control (Pre-licensing Course), is a critical administrative document used by commercial driving schools, secondary schools, and colleges to record and track the issuance of Pre-Licensing Course Completion Certificates (MV-278). It serves as a formal log where instructors must enter student details, including names and Client ID numbers, alongside the specific certificate numbers issued to each individual upon successful completion of the 5-hour course.

The form acts as a mandatory accounting mechanism for the DMV to monitor certificate inventory and justify the quantity of future certificate book orders. Organizations must submit these completed rosters to the appropriate DMV office or the Utica Processing Center when ordering new supplies, ensuring that every certificate is accounted for, including those that are voided or issued as duplicates. Additionally, the roster enforces eligibility requirements by requiring instructors to verify that only students with a valid learner permit receive a certificate.