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Michigan CDL Requirements
All Michigan CDL holders are required to certify the type of commercial operation they’re engaged in.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. However, your medical certification does not need to be provided to the Department of State.
If you fail to comply you will be disqualified from operating a CMV. If the updated information is not received, your CDL will be downgraded to a Class D license within 60 days. Failure to restore your CDL within 12 months will require retesting.
Submitting your Self Certification and Medical Certificate to Michigan Department of State
Submit the following two documents:
- Michigan Department of State CDL Self-Certification Form – download the form here from Michigan Department of State.
- Copy of your valid DOT medical card (Medical card only, not the long form). Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
Submit Online
CDL Self and Medical Certification
Note: You will need to scan and upload your medical certification document in a PDF (preferred) or TIF format.
By Mail:
Michigan Department of State
CDL Help Desk
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
By Fax:
517-636-4359
In Person:
Visit any Secretary of State Office.
Other Information:
CDL Self Certification Frequently Asked Questions.
For additional information call 517-322-5555.
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. However, until that system is completed, 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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My husband owns an audio / lighting business, for which he will, if necessary, use a 15′ box truck to transport equipment. He drives the truck mostly in Michigan, but sometimes to other states. The transportation of said equipment is NOT the purpose of his business.
He just received a ticket in Illinois for not having a medical DOT card. As a non-CDL driver, with a Chauffer’s endorsement to haul audio equipment, does he need to have the medical card?
@ Debra K
This is a question for your local drivers license department. Some states require a medical card for non cdl holders while operating any vehicle that may be used for commerce, ex. auto parts delivery, yard maintenance vehicles, taxi, etc.
If you are a trucker, be careful in Michigan. These lowlife swine do NOT go by their little laws. They will do whatever they feel like doing! I had a Mexican dot cop open up my ups trailer and started opening peoples packages. They’ll do whatever they want and no one can stop these pigs. I know this will not get published. But it’s the TRUTH!
If I have a class A CDL but for intrastate only, do I need to have a medical exam like the interstate guys do?
@ Jerry
In most states, yes. But confirm with your local drivers license department.
Welcome to America where the only people liable for their actions is the working class.
I no longer drive long haul commercially, but I need to use my semi tractor and trailer to haul fire wood back to my shop in Michigan for heating. All I wanted was a farm plate so I could pick up the wood within a 150 mile radius, how do I go about doing that and what do I need to do? Is there a business in the UP that helps individuals or businesses with getting the right credentials, if so could you send me the names.
@ Judy M
Your state drivers license department should be able to guide you in the right direction with this inquiry.
How can I register my DOT physical with the secretary of states office in the state of Michigan. This is for interstate driving.
@ Howard L L
Your state drivers license department has a means to contact them and register your new medical examination findings/card. Check with the state that issued your cdl for appropriate guidance.
As the owner of my company in Michigan, do I have to maintain my CDL license to drive my truck?
@ Jefferey S B
CDL’s are state issued and fall under the states requirements. If your cdl is a class A it may require a valid medical card. Check with your state drivers license department for your best answer.
I currently have a CDL and medical card that expire in 7 days. We are on the covid-19 shutdown and I don’t know if I can get a medical examiner to recertify me and I cannot get the paperwork from my work to do that. How long do I have to renew my medical certificate after it expires?
@ David D
With the shutdown caused by the covid 19 situation, every state has been ask to allow for extensions. You will need to check with your state for their extension cutoff.