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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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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.