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Hawaii CDL Requirements
All CDL holders in the State of Hawaii are required to have a valid DOT medical card.
Failure to keep Medical Certification current will result to immediate downgrade to a class 3 license. CDL status will be reinstated once current Medical Certification copy is submitted.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Important: If you operate in both excepted interstate commerce and non-excepted interstate commerce you must choose non-excepted interstate commerce to be qualified to operate in both types of interstate commerce.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to HDOT MVSO Driver Records
Submit the following two documents:
- CDL Driver Self-Certification & Current Medical Certificate – download the form here from HDOT MVSO Driver Records.
- Copy of your valid DOT medical card (Medical card only, not the long form.) Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
601 Kamokila BLVD., #511
Kapolei, HI 96707
By Fax:
(808) 692-7665
By Email:
driverrecords.hwyv@hawaii.gov
In Person:
At any of these following CDL offices:
Oahu
CDL Unit
99-501 Salt Lake Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 487-5534
Kauai
Department of Finance
444 Rice St.
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-6550
Hawaii (Big Island)
Hilo Police Station
349 Kapiolani
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-2222
Old Kailua Airport
(808) 327-3580
Waimea Police Station
9835 Kaumaualii Highway
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 887-3087
Maui
Maui Service Center
70 East Kaahumanu Ave., Suite A-17
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 270-7363
Hana Police Station
Mile Marker 33
(808) 248-8254
Molokai
Mitchell Pauole Center
Aiona Street and Ala Malama Avenue
Kauanakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3430
Lanai
Lanai City Gym
(808) 565-7878
(Definitely call ahead at this location, due to staffing shortages.)
Other Information:
Questions: Call 808-692-7658
Link for Hawaii CDL Self Certification Frequently Asked Questions
Special Information Updates Pertaining To ALL STATES
MEDICAL EXAMINERS MUST CONTINUE TO ISSUE MEDICAL CERTIFICATES TO ALL DRIVERS
The FMCSA has requested that all medical examiners continue providing drivers with a paper copy of the Medical Examiner’s Certificate – Form MCSA-5876, so that Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders can provide a copy to the State licensing agency, and the non-CDL drivers can provide the documentation to their employers and Federal and State enforcement officials.
The Agency is currently completing efforts to put into place an electronic system to enable medical examiners to transmit the medical certificate information from the National Registry system to the State licensing agencies.
Until that system is completed, which compliance date according FMCSA is June 23, 2025, medical examiners must continue to issue paper copies of the medical certificates to drivers who pass the medical exam.
ALL DRIVERS MUST CONTINUE TO CARRY A PAPER COPY OF THEIR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Commercial Drivers – You still need to carry a paper copy of your medical card, until FMCSA announces that this is no longer necessary.
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I work for State Government in HI. My employer is requiring that non-CDL drivers who want to drive a F-350 (or similar rated) pickup truck need to get the HDOT Medical Card. This is for a off-road wildland fire application. I am having trouble finding what the circumstances are that would require any non-CDL driver to obtain a Medical Card are. Can you point me in the right direction? Everything I have been able to find lays out specifics for CDL drivers. Thank you
@ Adam
Most states require a medical card for anyone who is driving any motor vehicle (non cdl also) which is being used for commerce, (making money for someone). Best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
If the vehicle has a GVW of 10,000 lbs +, the drivers are required to have a medical card.
Medical | FMCSA
Overview All commercial drivers of vehicles in interstate commerce with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of over 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) are required to obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (ME Certificate) Commercial
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/medical
Waiting to get an appointment. How long after dot medical card expired do I have to get it done? This is for non-cdl. Thanks.
@ Jeff
It is more about employment, not requirements. You can get it done when ever you want, but your job will need it for you to drive legally for them.
Can I renew my CDL medical certificate 20 days after the expiration date? What happens to my cdl license?
@ JON B
Yes, and go get it done ASAP, then get a copy of your new medical card to your local DLD right away. That will stop any action that would effect your cdl.
Is there a grace period once your dot certificate expires?
@ Leticia N-S
No. Grace periods for covid are over. Your medical card expires at midnight of the date of expiration.
I currently obtain a CDL in the state of Hawaii, but my current profession doesn’t require my CDL is there anything I can do to put my CDL on hold until I need it so I don’t need to do medical Examinations regularly?
@ Keoni
You would need to check with Hawaii drivers license depart for the correct answer.
My Medical Card has expired and I am trying to get a sleep apnea test done. It has been 30 days since it expired but I am having difficulty getting an appointment for the testing. I guess there are so many needing o do this test since it was implemented.
My question is: How long can I go without renewing my medical card before I am either downgraded to type C or lose my CDL?
@ Zilpah K
Your last medical card expired 30 days ago, so now it is a question for your local drivers license department to answer.
I have my CDL-class A from Texas and my medical card expire in March 2018, right now I am here in Hawaii, my question is. May I do a medical exam here and send to Texas? They accept? Thanks
Aloha ,
Just wondering as far as a driver wheather CDL , Van drivers 13+ passengers, truck driver’s, etc. Who is required to take there PUC ?
I have a vehicle with a GVRW of 18,000 lbs.
DMV is telling me that I only require a Type 3.
Do I still need a PUC Medical Card?
@Myles
Since DMV has given you the rest of the information they will tell you if you need a medical card. Check with DMV.
Hi I did renew my midical exam on time , but I forgot to send it to the CDL office , now they downgraded my CDL to 3 over 4moths,what should I do right now ? And should retest that for CDL thx
I’m visiting Hawaii as a driving instructor. Is it a requirement to have a DOT medical card to operate a vehicle over 10,000 lbs? You must on the mainland, but I’m being informed it’s not necessary here. I can’t find anything written down to corroborate that.
Mahalo
I’ve been driving for 13 years with a heart defibulator and this new doctor my company is now using to do our DOT tests will not pass me because of it . Is there a new law that I’m not aware about ?
Thanks
Francis
@Francis
Actually it is an old law. As far back as 2009, the FMCSA was stating that a defibrillator should not be certified to drive interstate CMV. But it really did not come to light until the NRCME came into existence.
You might try having your primary cardiologist complete a medical release form for you, stating that you have had this for a number of years and have had no issues with the unit and / or your heart. It might be a shot in the dark, but if the CME understands and can comfortably support his choice, then maybe. Also if you are driving intra-state only, this will effect the CME’s opinion too, maybe.
Will Hawaii accept my medical certificate from American Medical Center in Guam?
@Gresford
If it was done by a certified medical examiner, then there should not be a problem.
Check with Hawaii Drivers License Department for confirmation.
Are there any Federal or State statue that require your employer to keep, maintain and or pay for your medical examinations. All my past employers has paid for this examinations. My current employer will not pay for my PUC now. Did something change?
@Kalani
Each company has its own policy, you had one company that thought it was a good thing to pay for your examination and now you work for a company that has a different policy.
There are no state or fed regulations that a company must/has to pay.
Can you tell me what the blood pressure requirement is for get your PUC. I’ve always passed my renewal. But this time there is a new nurse and she just gave me three months and not my usual year. She says because my blood pressure is high. I can go anywhere else and my BP is good. So I’m just curious what the max BP is.
@Dwight
See our Driver Q&A for Blood Pressure and Hypertension.
Is there a hawaii medical advisory board or medical certification adopted policy as to how long they can or a minimum lost/suspended medical card due to illnesses such as seizures, fainting, dizziness, heart attack, stroke, etc.?
@K
FMCSA does not have any type of extension. Their policy is to have you re-tested, if you have had an illness that took you out of driving for any period of time.
elai
Check with Hawaii DLD/DMV how to keep your CDL while you are not in a position to have a current medical card.
Aloha
I’m a local boy that has returned home from Vegas and would like to know what I would have to do to change my class A commercial license over to Hawaii commercial license..
Please let me know if you are able to inform me on the process would be, my license and medical card are up to date with no violations..
Mahalo Nui Loa
Art Martinez
@Art
This website is not affiliated with any state agency, so our expertise is limited to medical related questions.
Here are a couple of links that may help you:
Hawaii Drivers License general information
Hawaii CDL general information