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.