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Indiana CDL Requirements
All Indiana CDL holders are required to be medically qualified to drive a CMV by the means of a valid DOT medical certificate.
- Non-Excepted Interstate
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. - Non-Excepted Intrastate
You must meet the Indiana state medical certificate requirements and endorsements.
CDL Self-Certification
The self-certification process requires you to certify to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles the type of commercial motor vehicle you operate, or intend to operate, as well as acknowledge that you are required to meet the medical requirements for that CDL.
Do a Self Certification online.
- You will need to create a “myBMV” account, if you do not already have one.
- You do not need to submit your medical certificate when you self certify. This information is already on file from when you where issued your CDL.
You may use the automated system to verify that your medical certificate is on file by calling 888-692-6841, option number one (1).
Medical Certificate Renewal
To keep your CDL valid, you are required to keep a valid medical card on file with Indiana BMV. Submit the completed Medical Examination Form (long form) and the Medical Examiner’s Certificate:
By Mail:
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Attn: CDL Programs
100 N Senate Ave
IGCN, Room N 481
Indianapolis, IN 46204
By Email: The file must be in PDF format.
BMVCDL@bmv.in.gov
By Fax:
317-974-1613
In Person:
Drop document off at any BMV branch.
Questions:
If you have questions regarding your medical examination and medical examiner’s certificate or want to know the status of your medical examination and medical examiner’s certificate, you may:
- Go online to myBMV and view your Driver Record using your myBMV account, or
- Contact the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles at 888-692-6841, option number one (1). These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Other Indiana BMV Information:
Indiana CDL Self Certification Frequently Asked Questions
Indiana Commercial Drivers License
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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If a CDL driver is newly diagnosed with high blood pressure, does the driver self report that to DOT or what does the employer need to do? I can see there will be more frequent re-certs. But up front, do we (the employer) need to send for a new physical?
@ Helen T
If the driver was recently placed on bp medication, then he will need a new medical card. He should be on these meds for at least thirty days and see that they are being effective, before the new DOT/FMCSA medical examination is done.
I have a class a CDL. My medical card is about to run out. Is it OK to just have my family medical doctor submit The medical form. I just had a very complete physical run. Thank you for your help
@ Mark A A
Unless your primary physician is on the national registry as a certified medical examiner for DOT/FMCSA, then the answer is no.
is there a grace period for indiana cdl physicals from expiration date if so what is it?
@ kate
You will need to check with your local drivers license department (DLD) for the best answer.
I have been on high blood pressure and warfarin for 14 years getting and have always been granted a 2 year physical certificate.
I just talked to an examiner, while scheduling a new physical and was told I can only get a 1 year certificate, because of the 2 medications I take. My BP runs 120/68 my warfarin has been dialed in for 30 years. Are these new rules?
@ Rick
No, these rules have been in place for years. When the DOT/FMCSA created the Certified Medical Examiners, (CME), the rules and guidelines were already there, but non-CME’s had been very lax or did not understand them. The CME’s have to follow the guidelines or be dismissed from the registry.
Actually no….I have been on high blood pressure medication for the last 15 years, and yes, every year you have to renew. It’s ridiculous because the meds keep your blood pressure under control. But yep….every year you gotta spend your hard earned money to keep someone else employed.
I’m in Indiana, and was told by a friend that he was recently pulled over and ticketed for not having a medical certificate. He was in a pickup truck, pulling a tandem trailer — not for hire — and under the 10,000/26,000 LB weight categories. I’m not sure who wrote the ticket (DOT or ISP). He may have been in KY when this happened — we are both involved in volunteer relief work for church.
Is there a situation when medical certification is required for non-commercial, non-CDL operation of pick-up truck equipment?
@ Dave L
States can be funny about pickup trucks and weight limits for a medical card. In some states, if a truck is capable, not transporting but hauling in excess of 26,000 lbs, then a medical card is required. This varies state to state.
I recently moved to Indiana. I have a CDL Class A and my medical certificate is up to date. Aside from having to retake the knowledge do I need to redo my medical certificate in Indiana? Thank u in advance.
@ Eliud
Medical card is good anywhere in the USA. No need to redo.
So the old PHY will transfer to the new IN CDL status?
@ tgould
It will transfer with you, make sure it gets into the IN drivers license department data base. Check with IN DLD for their process.
If your CDL physical requires you to return each year (not two years) due to blood pressure, etc…Is it a state requirement for your personal medical information be stated and submitted to your employer as to why each year.
I read, the medical examiner is not required to submit unless the employer requests it and a signature from the driver is obtained.
Can you advise:))
@ BlueBird
Unless the employer is paying for the medical certification examination, the CME should only provide you, the driver, with a copy of the long form. It is not stated on your medical card as to why you have a one year card. The company may have a written policy within the HR dept. that you provide a copy of your long form. A medical release form must be on file with the doctor to release any information about your medical status.
Even when the employer is paying for your medical, they can NOT have access to your records unless you fail or you give your permission.
Can you please point me in the right direction of who to contact to find out why my DOT is showing as “non hireable”
@ Kayla
Where are you finding this information? On what form or data base. DOT/FMCSA does not give this as an option.
My medical certificate will be expired on July 13 2022, I am currently a broad, and plan to back in October, can I renew my certificate or do I need to retest?
@ Nyoman s
DOT/FMCSA has extended their grace period until the end of August, for the moment. There may be another extension, but not known now. In most cases you will need to get your DOT medical certification examination done as soon as you get back and get it to your states drivers license department. That should avoid retesting.
After receiving a regular pacemaker my doctor has released me to drive what would I need to bring to the clinic
@ Toris
A full release to return to work, without restrictions or limitations. A medical release form from your doctor. Any additional documentation that the CME will need to aid in his decision making process.
How long of grace period on med can do you have in Indiana
@ Kirk
Each state is different, so you will need to check with your state drivers license department for the best answer.
What did you find out curious for my husband as well
How long do you have to retake the dot physical the second time before you have to do everything all over
@ Val
Unless there was some missing information that was requested by the CME, then the entire physical must be redone. If the CME provided a 30/90 day card, then the entire physical must be redone according to DOT/FMCSA.
Is a DOT medical card required for Intrastate only, non-CDL <26000lb box truck driver in Indiana?
@ Rich A
All states have different guidelines and regulations. Best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
Is a medical card required if you only drive 60 mi from your own base
And it’s all intrastate
@ Ron G
Most states require you to carry your card with you when ever you drive. It’s only ‘really’ important when you get stopped by a police officer or DOT officer.
if I have a indiana cdl & it doesn’t expire but I don’t want to have a cdl license anymore do I have to get a regular license or can I keep my license just can’t use the cdl part of it.
@ Deb
Every state has different guidelines and requirements. Best to check with your local drivers license department for the most appropriate answer to your question.
My medical examiners certificate expired in February. I thought I had 1 year before I had to retest. The Indiana BMV has given 3 people 3 different answers on when my CDL will be taken if I don’t submit a new certificate. According to Indiana BMV, the fmcsa determines the length of time before your CDL is taken completely. They told me 1 year, my wife 6 months before a written test is required and 5 years before I need to start all over and they told one of her drivers he had 180 days and had to surrender his CDL since he lapsed.
Who determines this and what is the right answer?
@ Rocco
CDL is a state issued document and is under the states control, not FMCSA. To avoid further complications, if you want to keep your cdl, get a new medical done and get it to your states DLD. If you don’t want to keep your cdl, then go to DLD and downgrade, before they do it for you.
My dot physical for Indiana has expired. How long do I have until they suspend my license?
@ Pam
DOT/FMCSA has extended your time period to the end of February. Got get it done now and get the paperwork registered with your state.
Is there an email address to send medical examination form to for Indiana?
@ John F
By Email: BMVCDL@bmv.in.gov The file must be in PDF format.
My cdl medical expired on 08/19/2021 I have been out of the country since 07/06/2022 I get back on 09/29/2021. Can I just renew my medical or do I have to retest?
@ Niko
Check with your local drivers license department. In most cases all you need is to update your medical card, but confirm that with your state.
Yes . This happened to me. All you have to do is print out the cell physical form or ask the BMV to Print you one out.
Take it when you Go get a CDL Physical and turn the completed paperwork into the BMV. And they will update it in the system.
If your CDL License was suspended. It will reinstate once it’s uploaded into the system.
I hope this helps
Does indiana have medical card hotline anymore.
To verify status of medical card?
@ William
You need to check with your states drivers license department.
Does the state of Indiana require all CDL drivers to get an A1C test?
@ Jill T
CDL’s are state issued and they have their own rules and regulations. It is not a mandatory DOT/FMCSA requirement, but can be requested by the CME is he/she has questions.