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Alabama CDL Requirements
All Alabama CDL holders are required to certify the type of commercial operation they’re engaged in.
Interstate Non-Excepted
If you choose Non-Excepted Interstate, you must, in addition to a completed self-certified application, provide the DPS with a current Federal DOT medical certificate.
Failure to submit the required forms to the Alabama Department of Public Safety will result in the cancellation of your commercial driver license.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to Alabama DPS
Submit a copy of your valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate – Form MCSA-5876.
By Mail:
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Driver License Division
CDL Unit
P.O. Box 1471
Montgomery, AL 36102-1471
or
Use online services to view or submit your DOT Medical Card or Self-Certification.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Drivers License Online Services
Disclaimer
Your DOT Medical Card needs to be submitted before the current one on file expires. To avoid any overlap with your driving privilege, it is recommended to submit it at least 2 weeks prior to the expiration date.
Expiration:
If your medical card expires, and you haven’t renewed it, Alabama DPS will notify you that you are no longer medically certified to operate a CMV in non-excepted Interstate commerce. If a current medical examiners certificate and if applicable the variance (waiver) is not received within 45 days all your CDL privileges will be removed from your license.
Other Information:
Link for Alabama CDL 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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information updated 3/15/2023
Can I email my updated medical form? If so, what is the email
@ anthony w
Check with your local DLD for assistance.
i am trying to change my medical certificate from expected interstate to non excepted interstate.how would i do that ,the web address i have is not working.
@ michael w
You will need to contact your local drivers license department for help on this, it is a state issue, not federal.
What if I no longer drive truck but want to keep my cdl? Do I still need a medical exam every year?
@ James C
Your cdl is state issued, so best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
How go the page to submit my cdl dot medical card
@ James
Check with your local DLD for guidance.
If you drive a log truck (only) in the state of Alabama when submitting the DOT MEDICAL CARD it gives three options 1-non-excepted interstate 2-excepted interstate and 3- non excepted intrastate which do you submit
Intra
My medical card expired 09/30/21 I came off the road in 2020 when the covid hit and my cdl where suspended even though I no longer drive trucks and I am piling up the driving on suspended license in my personal vehicle what can I do
@ Shenetha s
You will need to check with your local drivers license department (DLD) for their process in getting your cdl re-instated.
how do us drivers send the medical card to?????
@ Carol F
Send to your local drivers license department or carry it in to their office and have the card input to the states dats base.
I obtained my cdls just to have and I took a physical when I first got them. Do I still need a physical every two years. To keep them even though I’m not driving
@ Tilson
Most states require a valid medical card to maintain your cdl. Best to confirm with your local DLD.
My medical card expires on 14th of September 2022.
How much of grace period do I have after expiration??
@ Jimmy H
DOT/FMCSA granted grace to middle of October.
Hello trucker Doc
My dad has went over the 45 day crave period thinking he wouldn’t need them again but he has changed his mind and wants to work again! He is 70yo and wants to work local! Can he get his physical and send in and be upgraded back to a CDL status?
@ Eric D
You will need to confirm with your local drivers license department. It may be possible, but each state varies.
The fax number that on the web site 334-353-1980 is not picking up on fax, it is just ringing. is there another fax number
Is there an app or website where AL dot physicals can be uploaded instead of faxing or mailing?
is ther a app we can send our cdl medical card to
Can I take my dot physical to state trooper office in Al and have them to fax it to the state
@ Gail
We have no Idea on this. Best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
Does the state of Alabama have a 10 day grace period after the medical card has expired?
@ Michel
Check with your local drivers license department for the correct answer to your question.
i had my ODOT physical done on 7-28-2021 but according to State Trooper it was not on file .if i Fax a copy how will i know they fix the problem
@ Jim
You will need to be in contact with your local authorities until you have a confirmation that the situation is resolved.
Why does the fax number to send medical card not work?????
Because they changed the way to submit the medical cards. You go online to alabamadl.alea.gov under commercial drivers to self certify. That is for Alabama, it probably varies from state to state.
Does my dot card expire at 12:01 a.m. on the expiration date?
@ Robert
12:01 am the next day.
I have been told that the DOT is currently closed in Alabama, and have a driver who have a valid medical card but cannot have it updated on his MVR due to this closure. Is there a grace period or extension / exception for this.
@ Richard R
It would seem logical that they would have more than one way to get the information into the DLD, but it is government. Would also seem logical that if they are closed that they would have to grant a grace period, but it is government. Best to look for any way in, including registered mail. Then you have proof that you did what you could do under their circumstances.
Got to alabamadl.alea.gov and go to the Commercial Driver section and it has a place to self certify the medical card.
You CANNOT self certify a medical card. You MUST mail or fax a copy.
I have a class a cdl permit, but I want to have a class b license. Do I have to retake permit test?
@ Terrell
Highly unlikely, but confirm with your local drivers license department.
How do you submit your medical certification by email?
@ jerry
Check with your local drivers license department. They should be able to guide you through their process.
Cdlmerger I took a picture
does a non CDL driver have to have a medical card driving a f450 commercial truck in ALA. ?
@ David
Every state has different rules and requirements, best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
Can you get your CDL license renewed with a 3-month only health card
@ Eric
Each state is different. To the best of our knowledge, yes, but confirm with your local drivers license department.
Who gets the forms M CSA-5875 ? I have 2 copies. Medical certificate 5876 go to who also. Thanks
@ James
Usually the company you drive for wants a copy and you need to get a copy of your medical card registered with your local drivers license department.