Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 23, § 705

In order to qualify for an instructor's license, each applicant shall:

(1) not have been convicted of: a felony nor incarcerated for a felony within the 10 years prior to the date of application;

(2) a violation of section 1201 of this title or a like offense in another jurisdiction reported to the Commissioner pursuant to subdivision 3905(a)(2) of this title within the three years prior to the date of application;

(3) a subsequent violation of an offense listed in subdivision 2502(a)(5) of this title or of section 674 of this title; or

(4) a sex offense that requires registration pursuant to 13 V.S.A. chapter 167, subchapter 3;

(5) pass such examination as the Commissioner shall require on: traffic laws;

(6) safe driving practices;

(7) operation of motor vehicles; and

(8) qualifications as a teacher;

(9) be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and to train others in such operation;

(10) have five years' experience as a licensed operator and be at least 21 years of age on date of application;