Georgia CDL Requirements

All CDL holders have to certify driving type and, if required, keep a valid medical card on file with Georgia Department of Driver Services. Your certification of driving type tells DDS which qualifications you must meet to hold a CDL.

• Non-Excepted Interstate (NI)
  You must meet FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
• Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
  You must meet the medical requirements for Georgia.

If your medical examiner’s certificate is only valid with a vision, diabetes or a skills performance evaluation variance granted by FMCSA, you will also be asked by the DDS to provide a copy of that variance document. If you have a vision waiver granted by the DDS you will be required to provide a copy of that variance document.

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 above, they must maintain their medical certification or certify into an Excepted category.

If CDL holders are required to provide a medical certification then they must continue to carry all medical certification documents with them at all times even after completing the self-certification process with DDS.

CDL Self-Certification

Submit the following two documents:

1. Commercial Driver Self Certification Form (DDS Form 1207) – download the form here from Georgia Department of Driver Services.
2. Copy of your valid DOT medical card (Medical card only, not the long form.) Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.

Online:
Visit the DDS website at https://online.dds.ga.gov/onlineservices/account/login.aspx

By Mail:
Department of Driver Services
Attn: RM-CDL
P. O. Box 80447
Conyers, GA 30013

By Fax:
(770)918-6271
Important: Submissions via fax must be for individual customers. Submission of documentation for multiple customers may be sent by mail.

In Person:
You can submit your self-certification to any DDS Customer Service Center.

Medical Certification Update

Your license will be downgraded if you fail to keep your medical certification current. You may be required to re-test if you remain in a downgraded class for a long period of time.

You must provide a copy of each new DOT medical card to the Department prior to the expiration of the current DOT medical card.

You are also responsible for applying to FMCSA for a renewal of your variance. If you have a variance issued by the DDS you must apply for renewal of that variance prior to its expiration.

You may submit your new medical certificate online, by mail, fax, or in person, as described above.

Other Contact Information:
If you have any questions you can call 678-413-8400 or 1-866-754-3687 and ask for a medical certification customer service representative.