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Colorado CDL Requirements
All Colorado CDL holders are required to be medically qualified to drive a CMV by the means of a valid DOT medical certificate or medical waiver.
The regulations require that your motor vehicle status be “Medically Certified” to drive a CMV. This status will be controlled by the expiration date of your DOT Medical Certificate that you submit to the DMV. If your DOT Medical Certificate is expired, then you will have a Medically Certified status of “Not Certified” and you cannot legally drive a CMV.
On the first day of your DOT Medical Certificate expiring, you are no longer qualified to operate a CDL type CMV.
On the 10th day of the DMV not receiving an updated DOT Medical Certificate, the DMV will change your medical certification status to “Not Certified” and the DMV will also mail out a letter to you explaining that you cannot operate a CDL type CMV and what you need to do to comply.
On the 30th day of the DMV not receiving an updated DOT Medical Certificate, the DMV will cancel your entire license and at this point you have no driving privileges.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
How To Submit Your Medical Certificate to Colorado DMV
By Mail:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Attn: CDL Unit
PO Box 173350
Denver CO 80217-3350
By e-mail:
Scan and e-mail to dor_cdlunit@state.co.us
By Fax:
303-205-5709 Attn: CDL Unit
Online:
Online service allows you to view or submit your DOT medical certificate information.
In Person:
At all State DMV offices and some County DMV offices.
Other Contact Information:
Website: http://www.colorado.gov/
DOT Customer Service Line: 303-205-5600
Email CDL Unit: DOR_cdlunit@state.co.us
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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updated 11/13/18
My DOT DR, told me I need a stress test from a cardiologist. he gave me 45 day card. I cannot see Dr. for 2 months.Also having knee surgery in a month. If don’t see a Cardio Doc before my
surgery I won’t get My card. What can I DO? Is their anything
@ Bruce J
You are going to need a new medical exam following your knee surgery. Better to wait until you are released to return to work before getting a new med card. Check with your local DLD, let them know your situation and they can guide you through their process to keep your cdl until you have your new med card.
I just got diagnosed with Apnea but CPAP s are six months out dr says he wont give me a dot until I get a week on cpap
@ Dennis D N
If you are a class A driver, the CME will need a 30 day readout with a 70% usage/compliance. Lesser class cdl’s may fall under different requirements in your state.
I had lasik surgery on both my eyes in 2003 i have one for distance and one for up close . Now you are making me wear a glass on my up close eye and its massing it up to wear glass to drive never had this probably before. I had a letter from my eye doctor. So why did they change the regulation i already pay for my dot medial and license and know have to pay for another license because you made me have to put on a restriction!
How can i change this so it does not mess up my surgery
@ Daralis B
DOT/FMCSA requires a 20/40 or better in both eyes and in each eye. That’s the fed who messed you up, not the CME. No changes in the regulations for many years on this issue. Wear the glasses to pass the medical exam and drive as you would normally, keep corrective lenses close at hand.
I lost my wallet I ordered a new license Can i print a copy of my medical card which is still valid
@ Roland K
If you have access to your medical card, then yes.
I haven’t had a seizure in almost 10 years but I take anti seizure medication will I still be able to obtain a CDL license?
@ Jim
Since your cdl is a state issued document, you need to talk with your local DLD for guidance.
Do I need an appointment to submit my dot physical medical card to dmv in Pueblo?
I wasn’t paying attention to dates and my Cdl was cancelled due to expired medcard. I just got an updated med card, if I submit to the Colorado dmv should that suffice the cancellation ?
@ Kiki
It’s possible, but confirm with your local DLD.
I just retired in Colorado did not get my physical and was going to wait to renew my license as it expired March 2023 got the message they cancelled my entire license can I just get a regular license as I don’t need or want the CDL anymore
@ Casey
Most likely, but confirm with your local drivers license department.
Can I be disqualified from getting a DOT medical certification due to occasionally becoming drowsy while driving more than 20 years ago?
@ Bob H
It should not be an issue at this point in time.
Does a non CDL cmv driver have to submit their medical to the state?
@ Nate
Your best answer will come from your local drivers license department.
If i went past the 30 days and the DMV canceled my entire license and i lose all my driving privileges. What are my options.
@ Matthew
Since your license is a state issued item, you need to check with your states drivers license department for their process. DOT/FMCSA has extended your grace period until the end of August, so check further into this with your state.
Is it possible to get an extension if you are unable to pass by the deadline? My Pharmacy is out of what a blank prescriptions for high blood pressure and I was unable to pass because of this.
Does the doctor send off you dot phsical to dmv or do i have to
@ William
Some offices send it in for you, but it is your responsibility to make sure the state receives it. Best bet is to send it in yourself, that way you know it’s done.
Where do i check to see if you received my latest Physical?
I was on high blood pressure medication but Doctor has taken me off .How does this affect my dot physical . Can the m come off?
Can I get a 3 year physical card ever again?
@ Kathy
For class A, you will have a one year card from now on. Two year was max. DOT/FMCSA has it questioned as ‘a history of hbp?’. And the intake form wants to know if you have ‘ever’ been issued a one year card.
Can a medical Dr hold up your medical card after learning you have been sober for 15 yrs.
@ Kenneth H
Other than requesting some additional information, that he feels is needed, there is no reason for him to do so.
Is there a grace period on the medical card after it expires?
@ Brian
DOT/FMCSA have extended a short grace period for the covid situation. Check with your local dld for their expiration dates.
Is there a specific vehicle weight that requires a medical health card, but not a commercial driver’s license?
@ Chris K
Each state is different, so best bet is to check with your state for the fine details. Most states require a medical card for any vehicle that is used for commerce, but confirm with your state authorities.
My CDL medical card will expire while I am travelling out-of-state. Can I get a medical examination and med card from a different state? Would it be valid in Colorado? Thanks!
I have a Colorado CDL
@ Nicolie
Yes, it will count and make sure the state receives a copy of your medical card.
I just renewed my DOT medical card and physically took it into the DMV, which they made copy and entered into computer. Am I still required additionally to self certify online and submit my paperwork .