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Connecticut CDL Requirements

All Connecticut CDL holders are required to be medically qualified to drive a CMV by the means of a valid DOT medical certificate.

If you become “Not-Certified”, you will receive a downgrade letter advising you that the DMV has not received your valid medical certificate.  If you do not submit your valid medical certificate by the downgrade date listed in your letter, your license will be downgraded to a Class D license.

You are required to send to DMV an updated medical certificate MCSA-5876 prior to the expiration date.

By Mail:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Services
60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161

By Fax:
860-263-5568

By Email:

dmv.cdl@ct.gov

 

You can check the status of your license at this link:
https://www.dmvselfservice.ct.gov/LicenseStatusService.aspx

 

Self Certification Requirements

Federal law requires all Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) holders to provide ” self-certification” of driving type:

Information about certification types:
See description of driving types for you to choose here.

Self-certify here:
https://www.dmvselfservice.ct.gov/CDLSelfCertiForm.aspx

Once you go to the website above and successfully self-certify, you will receive an e-mail confirmation.

 

Other Contact Information:
Website:  http://www.ct.gov/dmv/

 

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

Comments

  1. Bob says

    January 15, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I had a medical waiver because I was on insulin. I no longer use insulin and controlled by pills. Do I still need a medical waiver ?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 18, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      @Bob
      No, just a medical release from your doctor stating that you have been taken off the insulin and put on pills. Your card will still be good for one year at the time.

      Reply
  2. William says

    November 24, 2015 at 9:07 am

    My medical expired in September 14 2014, I never renewed it because I have had 5 back surgeries and would have never passed a physical, does this mean my CDL was downgraded to a class D licence in Connecticut?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 25, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      @William
      You will need to check with your local drivers license department. The process differs from state to state. Usually the state drivers license department sends a notice when they downgrade a license.

      Reply
  3. Jean says

    July 23, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    I work for lkq and their trucks are 12000gvw to 18000 gmvw am I required by law to hold a medical card

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 23, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      @Jean
      If you drive anything that is in excess of 10,001 pounds and it is being used for commerce, then you need a medical card. But confirm that with your local drivers license department.

      Reply
      • James says

        May 5, 2018 at 4:32 am

        On the same note I operate a non-cdl straight (box) vehicle with 26000 gmvw marking on its door, am I required to have a medical certification card intra and interstate commerce transport?

        Reply
        • Trucker Docs™ says

          May 6, 2018 at 3:19 pm

          @ James
          Most states require a valid medical card for any vehicle that is being used for commerce, intra or interstate. But check with your local drivers license department for the best answer.

  4. Benjamin Johnson says

    July 10, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I registered my self certification with the dmv, but was told by my employer that I needed to certify with the dot too. How do I do that?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 10, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      @Benjamin
      As far as we can ascertain from Connecticut official website about CDL self-certification, registration with DMV is all you need to do.

      Reply
  5. Mark says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:02 am

    I drive in CT, do not have a CDL and the truck is under 10,000lbs do I still need a Med card? Been told no by DMV.

    Reply
  6. PAUL says

    April 27, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    I am employed in Massachusetts, however I live and have a drivers license in CT. The company is requiring a Medical Examination Certificate. Do I need to go to CT DOT, or can I handle this in MA. I am temporally staying close by work.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      April 27, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      @Paul
      It does not matter where you get the DOT examination done. The medical certificate is valid everywhere in the country.

      Reply
  7. Mike says

    April 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    How long do I have before I have to renew my medical card before I lose my CdL?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      April 14, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      @Mike
      You’ll need to check with your State Drivers License Department.
      Every state has their own process.

      Reply
  8. Rocco says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Hi my medical card expired last month and I am going to get my dot physical tom. I did the self certification in January. My license doesn’t expire for another year. Will my cdl get disqualified because I haven’t got a updated medical card ?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      April 8, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      @Rocco
      Every state handles this process differently. If you haven’t had a downgrade letter, then maybe your CDL status is still okay. Best to get a copy of your new medical card to your state DLD as soon as possible.

      Reply
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