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updated: March 8, 2024
Kentucky CDL Requirements
Kentucky law requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card.
While FMCSA only requires medical certification for drivers operating in non‐excepted operations, Kentucky requires all CDL holders to be medically certified (601 KAR 1:005) regardless of category selected.
All Kentucky CDL Holders Must Be Medically Certified
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Self Certification and Medical Card Submission
Submit the following two documents:
- Commercial Driver License Self-Certification, form TC 94-169. Download the form here from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Driver Licensing.
- Copy of your valid DOT medical card (Medical card only, not the long form). Provide a legible copy of both front and back of the medical card. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
Division of Driver Licensing
200 Metro St.
Frankfort, KY 40622
We will no longer accept any documents submitted through fax and/or e-mail.
MyCDL website:
You now must submit your Medical Certifications, Self-Certifications and Commercial Applications through the KY MyCDL website
First time users will need to create a Kentucky Business One Stop (KBOS) account, if you don’t already have one. This account creation is a one-time requirement. You will use the same User ID and Password each time you log into your KBOS account.
By submitting your documents through the MyCDL website, you will receive an immediate confirmation email that the document(s) are received and another email when the CDLIS driving record has been updated.
We believe this service will make document submission and processing faster and easier for everyone. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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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Does dialysis disqualify you from getting a DOT?
@ Debbie
No. Much will depend on why and what class drivers license you carry.
My dot medical expred in September of last year I took thar year off to take care and rid myself of real estate what are my requirements to get my cdl back
@ Richard R
Since your cdl is a state issued document, you’ll need check with your local DLD for guidance.
When a person has had surgery on their knees and their Dot expires while they’re still under doctors care. What can a person do?
@ Fergerson R
Notify your local DLD and explain your situation. They should have a process in place and can guide you through it. Then, once released to return to work, get a new medical card and turn a copy into your DLD.
If a driver receives a new DOT card, are they still permitted to drive if the state has not yet connected their new DOT card to their license? My company is stating that if it could take the state up to 10 days to update it, I am not permitted to drive until the state has the opportunity to update the system. Is this accurate? Where can I locate this rule?
@ Phil
In our state they allow a 45 day delay before legal action is required. As long as you have a valid copy of your new medical card and you have turned in a copy to your local DLD, you should be good to drive. If there is a questions about this, it will be best answered by your local DLD.
I have a cdl but recently retired. If I let me medical card expire can I still drive a car or do I need to go get a regular driver’s license to drive in Ky
@ Rick M
Most states will downgrade you to a standard license once you let your medical card expire. Check with your local drivers license department to confirm, but you can still drive a car. May be best if you do the downgrade, it may help if you decide to drive cdl again.
If a driver is off for a sickness, such as COVID or flu like symptoms, does he or she have to take a physical to return to work
@ Glenn K
For class A cdl, DOT/FMCSA requires a new medical certification examination once released to return to work. This is following any illness or injury that takes a driver off the road, for any period of time.
Can you provide the site for the portal to submit Med Cards to the state? If it was suspended for non submission, can they just upload it and it will be taken care of? How long once it is submitted will it take to reinstate? What actions need to be taken?
@ Rachel H
You will have to contact your states drivers license department for their process/procedure in this case.
Is there a place to verify the status of medical cards that have been uploaded to the portal ? The CDL Verification link is no longer active.