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Florida CDL Requirements

Florida law requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’.

  • Non-Excepted Interstate (Category A)
    You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
  • Non-Excepted Intrastate (Category C)
    You must  meet state of Florida medical certification requirements.

CDL holders can no longer claim exemption from medical certification requirements because they are not currently operating in non-excepted interstate or intrastate commerce.

If not specifically included in ‘Excepted’ categories, you must maintain your medical certification or downgrade to a non-commercial license. If you self-certify in a category exempt from medical certification requirements (Category B or D) and later change to a non-exempt type of operation (Category A or C), you must recertify in the appropriate category and provide proof of valid medical certification to avoid potential enforcement actions.

If you downgrade to a non-commercial license and later need to upgrade back to a commercial license, you may do so without additional testing.

 

CDL Self-Certification

Florida’s CDL Self-Certification System allows Commercial Driver License holders to meet the new federal requirements for self-certification without needing to go to a driver license office.

Online:
Go to FLORIDA Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Website
You may use the online process only if you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver License.

In Person:
At any Florida Driver License Issuance Office.

 

Medical Certificate Update

Drivers certifying in non-excepted interstate or intrastate commerce (Category A or C) must ensure their medical documentation is on file with the state issuing agency and that it remains current.  Failure to maintain current medical documentation on file may result in CDL disqualification.

Online:
Go to FLORIDA Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Website
You may use the online process only if you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver License.

 

Other Contact Information:

Website: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Medical Certification Requirements FAQ

 

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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Comments

  1. Joseph B says

    March 7, 2025 at 4:02 am

    When I Self Certify my CDL Medical Card with the exception (B), what requirements will I have to meet to change to Exception (A), besides getting a new Medical Card?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 7, 2025 at 8:42 am

      @ Joseph B
      Since each state has different requirements, your question will be best answered by your local DLD.

      Reply
  2. Glenn S says

    February 20, 2025 at 11:17 am

    I am retired ,but i do work part-time for my old company (shuttle to and from repair garages etc..) I am going on an extended vacation in April for about a year. Am I able to retain my CDL in a suspended state until I return and reactivate when I return or will I not be able to have it reinstated (unless I get new med card before I leave) My medical expires in May (currently a 1 year card)

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 21, 2025 at 9:02 am

      @ Glenn S
      Best to get the new medical just before you leave and save your cdl.

      Reply
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