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Maryland CDL Requirements

The State of Maryland requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’.

  • Non-Excepted Interstate (NI)
    You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
  • Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
    You must meet the Maryland state medical certificate requirements.

 

CDL Self-Certification

Submit the following two documents:

  1. Driving Certification for Maryland Commercial Driver’s License holders – download the form (DL-330) here from Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
  2. Copy both sides of your valid DOT medical card, along with the waiver/exemption if required. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.

By Mail or In-Person Delivery:
Maryland MVA
Attn: CDL Med Cert
6601 Ritchie Highway N.E.
Room 145
Glen Burnie, MD 21062

By Fax:
410-787-7959

By Email:
cdlmedcert@mva.maryland.gov   Submit scanned copies of originals.

 

Medical Certificate Update

You are responsible for knowing when your medical card will expire and for providing MVA with a copy of your new Medical Examiner’s Certificate. You must maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate on record with MVA at all times.

The Self-Certification Form must be completed and submitted each time a new medical card is submitted to the MVA. Be sure to send both sides of the Medical Examiner’s Certificate (medical card) and any accompanying Waiver/Exception or Skills Performance Evaluation (SPE).

You may used the options described above – in-person, mail, fax or email – to submit these documents.

 

Other information:

Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Frequently Asked Questions.

For additional information, please contact 410-768-7000.

 

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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Comments

  1. Bryant says

    February 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    I send my medical card back in January but i didn’t realize it didn’t went through. I uploaded my medical card February 19 and medical card expired February 24. I got message saying it will take 10 days to process. Am i no longer be able to drive?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 21, 2023 at 5:59 pm

      @ Bryant
      If you are holding a valid medical card in your possession, then you are good to go. If there are any questions, all you need is to provide this information about the slow input at the DLD..

      Reply
  2. Glenn O says

    July 12, 2022 at 1:50 am

    I was recently hired to drive school bus I no longer have medical insurance and have high blood pressure and diabetes I’ve been treated for both in the past… Is it wise for me to go forward without having a primary care physician?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 12, 2022 at 6:37 am

      @ Glenn O
      The states guidelines are more lenient than at the federal level. But even at the state level for your medical card, the CME will need to have your high blood pressure and diabetes under control.

      Reply
  3. Mike H says

    March 30, 2022 at 9:09 am

    Hey I’m wondering about how to go about getting a d.o.t card with a provisional license is that possible because it’s holding me up from getting a job and yes I’m over 21 years old. How can I get one?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 31, 2022 at 7:14 am

      @ Mike H
      There should not be any issues get the medical done. If there are provisions on the license then the medical examiner will take them into consideration. He should then provide you with what you need for the state.

      Reply
  4. Fred says

    March 4, 2022 at 11:20 pm

    Got my physical recently and the examiner only gave me one year instead of two. He cited meds. but I’ve been one the same ones for years. Any comment

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 5, 2022 at 6:35 am

      @ Fred
      Without knowing what meds and for what conditions, we would have no idea, or comment. Some more detail would be helpful.

      Reply
  5. paul j says

    December 2, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    carrying a piece of paper 8×10 for are physicals is bull crap if u want us to carry it provide it laminated and same size as dl

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      December 3, 2020 at 8:36 am

      @ paul j
      Tell DOT/FMCSA all about it.

      Reply
  6. anonymous says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    I am a certified medical examiner.
    I did an exam on a driver recently that has well controlled type 1 diabetes however he has proliferative diabetic retinopathy. according to federal regulations, he is disqualified medically. Do these same regulations apply to maryland state?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      May 13, 2020 at 7:26 am

      @ Anonymous
      Every state has different regulations and guidelines. Best bet, make a contact with someone in your states drivers licensing department and ask them.

      Reply
  7. Robert says

    November 29, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    Is it possible me to get a non-cdl dot medical card. I take seizure meds and have sleep apnea. It’s been 3 years since my last seizure and I am compliant with my sleep apnea requirements my MD drivers license have been valid since 2017

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 30, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      @ Robert
      Confirm with your states drivers license department for the requirements. They should be able to guide you in the right direction. Make sure you find a CME that understands your states guidelines for non-cdl medical cards.

      Reply
  8. Concerned Sister says

    November 1, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    My brother has a Maryland CDL license that expires in 2021. Approximately 3 years ago, he developed some medical issues that required him to provide additional medical paperwork for his conditions. He ultimately could not obtain his DOT Medical Card because the Medical Board said he was “under review.” No DOT doctor would sign off on the Medical Card until the Medical Board cleared him. In January of this year, he received a letter saying he was cleared and could now get his DOT medical certification, which he did. He provided the certification to the Maryland DMV and was told that all was well with his CDL status. However, he just went in to get a Real ID and they told him that he lost his CDL status because his Medical card expired almost 3 years ago. He is distraught! Is there anything he can do since the only reason he was not able to get the Certification was because he was “under review?”

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 2, 2019 at 8:49 am

      @ Concerned Sister
      You will need to work with the state drivers license department on this issue. His CDL is state issued. Explain the situation and they should guide him through their process for re-issuing his cdl.

      Reply
  9. Deborah C says

    September 20, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    I am a resident of MD with CDL license. My DOT card expires 10/19/19 but I am vacationing during this time in NC. Will a DOT physical from NC be valid in Maryland as long as Doctor is on the National Registry? The last time I did this I was a resident of NC and had exam done in NC and they filed it with the appropriate department. Do I still have to send a copy both front and back to Maryland MVA and a copy of MCSA 5876 ( medical examiner certificate form) Thanks, Debra

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      September 21, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      @ Deborah C
      Yes, it will count from NC, and yes, you want to make sure the state receives a copy of your medical card.

      Reply
  10. Chris says

    June 27, 2019 at 4:26 am

    I had Diabetes and I’m insulin resistant. I Talked to the federal DOT and asked them about a waiver. What I received from them or what I understood I received from them is them telling me that there is no waiver associated with a diabetic that his insulin resistant. Basically in a nutshell, I feel like the associate that had spoke with me was either blowing me off or uneducated. No I may be totally be confused with everything here, as I don’t work for the department of transportation I don’t even have a CDL I never did I’m in my late 40s and I’m really stuck between a rock and a hard place without a CDL. I’ve operated many different types of construction equipment including cranes backhoes front and loaders rollers tampers jackhammers if you’ve seen it on a construction site I’ve probably operated it. So my question to you is seeing that the drugs are use control my diabetes without insulin, would I pass a medical examination based on that fact? Or would I be able to get a medical card based on knowing that I can reduce my blood sugar to a normal range with these medicin so my question to you is seeing that the drugs are use control my diabetes without insulin, would I pass a medical examination based on that fact? Or would I be able to get a medical card based on knowing that I can reduce my blood sugar to a normal range with the drugs provided by my primary?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      June 27, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      @ Chris
      If your diabetes is being controlled with your present medications, then you do not require a diabetes waiver. You need a medical card, but you need a medical card. With a medical release form from your doctor, along with your latest blood test results, you should be fine. Make sure you explain that you are not a class A OTR driver.

      Reply
      • Chris says

        June 28, 2019 at 2:08 pm

        If I was to apply for over the road driving, would that be frowned upon by someone with my condition or is that ok?

        Reply
      • Chris says

        June 28, 2019 at 2:10 pm

        You said, “ you need a medical card but you need a medical card”. Was that a mistake, typo or intentional?

        Reply
        • Trucker Docs™ says

          July 14, 2019 at 9:07 pm

          @ Chris
          Typo. Thanks. As a non cld holder you may be required, by the state, to have a medical card to operate vehicles that are used for commerce. Check with your state drivers license department.

          Reply
  11. Melussa says

    June 21, 2019 at 10:09 am

    In MD My dot card expired end of May can I stil GET dot physical and have cdl or will I have to start over

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      June 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      @ Melussa
      In most states a new medical card is all that is required, but check with your local DLD for the best answer.

      Reply
  12. Driver X says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:36 pm

    I am based in Montgomery County Maryland, and drive a Ford F450 Stake Body and a small landscape trailer, with a Gross Combined Vehicle Weight is 23000 lbs, this set up does not require a CDL Class A or B license. I have a regular Class C License with a Medical Card. I have had a Headache Condition for the past 4 years called New Daily Persistent Headaches with Chronic Migraines. The Headache never goes away. I am looking a getting a Maryland Medical Marijuana Card. Since I follow DOT Rules, but only get the medical card for driving, how does the Medical Marijuana Card affect my driving ability?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      May 5, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      @ Driver X
      You will need to check with your local drivers license department for the best answer. These issues vary from state to state.

      Reply
      • Mike says

        February 8, 2023 at 10:35 am

        I am in the same situation here in Maryland, found a new job and they want me to take a DOT physical. When I called the doctors office they told me that marijuana disqualified me

        Reply
        • Trucker Docs™ says

          February 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm

          @ Mike
          For a class A driver, it is a disqualifier. Lesser class cdl or medical card for a standard class c license falls under your states guidelines and variances.

          Reply
  13. Tanya V L says

    February 11, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    1. BPPV Vertigo 2. New medications effexor xr.
    Are these disqualifies for a Medical DOT?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 12, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      @ Tanya V L
      For a DOT/FMCSA medical certification examination for cdl, class A, holders, these issues are going to raise serious questions. You will need supporting documentation, as well as medical releases, without restrictions, from your doctors.

      Reply
  14. Megan says

    December 14, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Can I use a pa dot in md

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      December 18, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      @ Megan
      If on the federal registry, yes.

      Reply
  15. David says

    April 26, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I live in Montgomery County Maryland and only need a DOT medical exam. If I have a ICD implanted will they automatically deny me a medical card?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      April 29, 2018 at 11:54 am

      @ David
      Lots depend on what type of driving and what class drivers license you are driving on. As a class A interstate driver, you are disqualified. If it is just to drive a small truck and you need a medical card for the job, then you would fall under the states variances and may be OK with the ICD. Check with your states drivers license department for your best answer.

      Reply
  16. Will says

    March 24, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Is a sleep apnea test a Dot medical requirement?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 25, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      @ Will
      No, unless a multitude of other symptoms are visible to the examiner and should require a different set of questions to help make that determination.

      Reply
  17. dbhq says

    February 17, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    (name deleted by admin) smokes marijuana and will be applying for the cdl and dot certifications. How do you stop this from taking place. In PG County MD. He is an addict but eager to drive and hurt people even maybe himself.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 18, 2016 at 12:39 am

      @dbhq
      Just let the CME know in advance and he will not pass. If all he wants to do is hurt people, then he will have to find another way. Or maybe see if you can get him some other kind of help to resolve his issues.

      Reply
  18. Armstrong Utilities says

    November 20, 2015 at 9:55 am

    The medical card for a driver with a CDL is expiring. The said driver was involved in an accident & will not be able to pass the medical exam when the card expires…how does this affect the CDL

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 24, 2015 at 9:45 pm

      @ Armstrong
      Depends on what state this is happening in. Best bet is to check with the local drivers license department and ask them. In most cases the CDL is in suspension until the driver has a valid medical card. But check with the state for confirmation.

      Reply
  19. James C Wright says

    October 27, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    how do i get a blank copy of the medical examiner’s certificate for my physicial to fill out after my exam? He says that he doesn’t have any or know where to get one. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      October 27, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      @James
      Sounds like the ‘examiner’ you are speaking of is not an FMCSA certified examiner, or he would have these forms and he would be well informed about the process.
      If you do not get your certification done through an examiner who is certified through the National Registry, your medical card will not be valid. We recommend you find an examiner who has experience certifying professional drivers.

      Reply
      • addiel says

        November 19, 2018 at 7:47 pm

        im applying for Penske and they sent me for a DOT physical they gave me a 3 mo card because my bmi is greater than 40, if I test positive with sleep apnea will I lose my card and job?

        Reply
        • Trucker Docs™ says

          November 29, 2018 at 8:36 pm

          @ Addiel
          They gave you 3 months for a bmi. That is not a FMCSA standard examination. Go somewhere else for the second examination when you need to re-test in 90 days.

          Reply
  20. james calvin basil says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:53 am

    dear mva i have filled out the from for my cdl 3 times one from work and 2 times from home . my national registry no is 2451533433 medical examiners license is c0002171 my medical certifcation expiration date4/14/2016. thank you please help. james basil

    Reply

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