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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
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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can i get a extension on my DOT medical card i had a dot physical
and passed but Dr said i need a stress test before certification put me on pending
until I get one I have 5 days before it expires I live in Indiana
Hello I’m in in Indiana I just took my cdl physical yesterday for class B with air brakes I had leg injuries but I function ok the doctor approved me I told them about the cholesterol meds I was taking except I didn’t tell them about my hydrocodone script I was planning to maybe not take them and was not taking them during the day thought I might drop them because of the stigma with them. Except I rely appreciate being able to take them after the day is over to relieve the days pain and be able to function at home and sleep pain free at night how do I go back and
have them added I don’t want to be dishonest i can get a letter from my doctor. And what repercussions can I expect getting a job I function very well on them I don’t have any of the so called side effects from them they genuinely just take the pain away regards 🙂
If your company does random drug testing you are toast. Hydrocodone is a class 1 controlled substance. It is a derivative of codeine which shouldn’t be a big deal but it is.
My license has been downgraded causemy medical card expired. I just went and got a new physical and passed they now send it to the state on there own how long will it take for my license to be upgraded I’m in indana.
Do you have to carry the medical long form when driving a CMV or just the certificate in the state of Indiana?
@Richard
Just the medical certificate (but having a copy of your long form isn’t a bad idea for backup – take a photo of it on your smartphone if you have one!)
I carry CDL licenses in Inpls in…I just took my DOT phycial n was informed that bcuz my BMI was 2 points over I have to have a sleep study…. I was given a 90 day card to have the test done…my problem is having hard time finding a clinic also not sure of the cost n if insurance will pay…? Is what can I do if I can’t get the test done???
@princess
BMI only is not a condition that requires a sleep study.
Go to this link to better understand the issues regarding sleep apnea screening.
I’m going to retire and want to know can I put my CDL on hold if I don’t drive anymore. But may want to later in my life.
@Robert
You’ll have to check with your local drivers license department. They may allow you, while you’re not driving, to change your self-certification to “intrastate excepted” so you don’t have to have a current medical card. Or they may have a period of time where you can downgrade your license, then reinstate your CDL again later. Only they can give you they details of how they can help you with their state process.
I have a Kentucky cdl medical waver intrastate driver’s license living close to Indiana, how do I cross the state line, what do I need to do.
@Dennis
You need to have an interstate CDL medical card and drivers license. A lot depends on what class driver you are and why you have been limited to intra-state only.
I just recently took a eye exam to have my eye exam waiver signed. What are the requirements to be able to drive in Indiana?
Does Indiana require a medical examiners card to be carried for a non cdl licensed intrastate driver of a vehicle or combo weighing less than 26,000 lbs?