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Delaware CDL Requirements
All Delaware CDL holders are required to be medically qualified to drive a CMV by the means of a valid DOT medical certificate, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Not Currently Driving, But Wish To Keep Your CDL
If you no longer operate a commercial vehicle, but wish to keep your CDL, you may choose to self certify under an ‘Excepted’ category that does not require you to provide the DMV with a copy of the medical certificate. If you return to driving you must re-certify with the DMV and if required, provide a medical certificate.
Medical Certificate Update
You are required to send to DMV an updated medical certificate MCSA-5876 prior to the expiration date.
By Mail:
Delaware Division of Motor Vehicle
Attn: CDL Department
P.O. Box 698
Dover, DE 19903
By Fax:
302-739-2602 Attention: CDL Department
By Email:
DOT_DECDLMEDCERT@state.de.us
In Person:
At any local DMV office.
Other Contact Information:
Website: State of Delaware DMV
Delaware DMV CDL Frequently Asked Question
If you have any other queries please call CDL Division at 1-877-477-7117
Special Information Updates Pertaining To ALL STATES
June 23, 2025: FMCSA electronic reporting requirements for DOT Medical Certificates will be fully enforced.
See detailed information at FMCSA Medical Examiner Certificate Reporting Requirements for CDL Drivers
CDL Drivers
The good news:
• You no longer have to go through the hassles of updating your medical card with your SDLA.
• You no longer have to carry your medical card with you.
Is there ‘not so good’ news?
Safeguard your CDL! How does the new DOT Medical Certificate reporting process affect your CDL?
Non-CDL Drivers
The electronic reporting requirements do not affect non-CDL drivers.
• The medical examiner must give you a physical MEC Form MCSA-5876.
• You should keep your medical certificate available at all times whilst driving a CMV.
• You will still need to provide a copy of the MEC to the companies you work for.
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updated 11/13/18
What if a cdl driver has been diagnosed with ptsd and isn’t reporting it? And he is also a non medical marijuana user and Is exempt from breathing drug tested at his job
@ Anonymous
If there were ever an accident and all of this information was discovered, the medical card is invalidated and in most cases the cdl is suspended. Seems like the company is aware of the situation and not drug testing the driver.