School Bus Driver / Indiana
2026 data Indiana board official source

Indiana School Bus Driver License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

PlainCredential home → About this data

Transports students to and from school safely.

What the Indiana data shows for School Bus Drivers

To practice as a school bus driver in Indiana, the state licensing board requires 75 documented education or training hours, a passing score on CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The regulation sits under Indiana's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "School Bus Driver Training".

The initial price tag is $76, and renewal costs $55 every 4 years. Indiana doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

On reciprocity, school bus drivers should know: Federal CDL recognized nationwide.

Licensing Ease Score

A-
Licensing Ease Score
83/100
School Bus Driver · Indiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
75 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$76
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$14/yr
$55 every 4 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Indiana

Education / Training Hours
School Bus Driver Training
75 hours
Exam Requirement
CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements
Required
Initial License Fee
$76
Renewal Fee
$55
Renewal Cycle
Every 4 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
21 years

Compare & Explore

Compare all states for School Bus Driver All Indiana licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for School Bus Driver in Indiana? ▼
Indiana requires 75 education/training hours, passing an exam (CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements), and an initial fee of $76. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a School Bus Driver in Indiana? ▼
To become a licensed school bus driver in Indiana, you must meet the state's requirements including 75 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Indiana licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my School Bus Driver license to Indiana from another state? ▼
School Bus Driver licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Federal CDL recognized nationwide. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Indiana licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for School Bus Driver licensing? ▼
Indiana does require a background check before issuing a school bus driver license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

Related Guides

What to do with this school bus driver license

School Bus Driver in Indiana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a school bus driver-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Indiana's school bus driver requirements compare to every other state before relocating. School Bus Driver in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state school bus driver license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Indiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Indiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Indiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.