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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 517-636-7474.
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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Some of our drivers seem to be in a state of confusion on the medical card registration requirements.
We just went thru a US DOT audit and 3 drivers were pulled off the road for not having registered there medical cards with the SOS.
We drive in 3 states–
We drive just in Michigan–
What are the requirements for these conditions above?
Just need to clear the air and rail this issue quickly.
@Doug
Looking like one of those cases where the answer depends on who you ask – so…
Best bet is to contact your local drivers license department and get the answer from “the horse’s mouth” since they are the ones maintaining the drivers records.
Second best, is to just register everyone to be safe and if MI SOS doesn’t want the intrastate certificates, they can deal with it.
MI SOS has a Self Certification Program. you need to self certify your Medical Certificate with the SOS every time you renew your Medical Certificate. Interstate and Intrastate drives have to do this every time.
I’ve been driving school bus for 13 years and two years ago I was told I needed a sleep screening for apnea because of my bmi. Here we are two years later, I am going to the same hospital affiliated me, (just a different location) and they are now telling he that because of my bmi, ( mind you I have NO OTHER RISK FACTORS for sleep apnea) that I need another screening done. This nurse practitioner is making her own numbers to use as a guideline….. nothing was set in place by my employer either…… so many people are failing their exams because of this very issue. I think that this is all a ploy for the clinic to gat more money from employers. I shouldn’t have to re take the screening again, I passed with flying colors last time.
@Busdriver
You are going to the wrong place for your medical card!
1. You are a school bus driver, not an OTR driver, completely different standards.
2. There were no new rules or rulings coming from FMCSA that allows a CME to make this request based on BMI or neck measurement alone. Unless there are a lot of other issues present, you are being scammed.
Go somewhere else and make sure the examiner knows the type of work you do. That lets him evaluate you at a school bus driver standard.
I am going through the same thing I drive a transit bus and I have to go for a sleep apnea test because of the neck measurement
@ Brenda g
Go get a second opinion from a CME who understands the states variances, you do not fall under FMCSA guidelines.
My Michigan DOT physical card was expired for about 12 hrs. And Secretary of State was closed to register new physical card is it legal for me to drive???
I want to drive a school bus in michigan. In 2011 I had a heart attack as a result of a EF that is 38 I have a defibrillator but I’ve NEVER had Shock or even a arrhythmia. Will I be able to pass the mandatory DOT physical?
@Kevin
You are not a class A diver, and driving intrastate only – so your best bet is to confirm with you local drivers license department in Michigan to see if you can qualify under their state variances.
Same here ,
I’d like to reinstate my CDL but I don’t think I’d pass the DOT exam in Michigan because I had a mild heart attack a few months back
I have a medical condition of type 2 diabetes, which is controlled and currently on at home dyialosis/ my doctors have cleared me for driving so I can renewal my dot card. The persons at CONCENTRA keep having me get more information and without reviewing the doctors documentation is denying my card. I’m in good medical shape with no driving problems.what can I do to get my card back.
@ D. P
Try getting a second opinion from a CME who understands the guidelines and your states variances.
What if a person lied about not having sleep apnea to get their card. But their regular doctor has the evidence. There taking double the dose for metformin (diabetic) and refusing to get a current A1C because their blood sugars are high. Can they be reported?
@Gail
Sure, just inform any DOT officer about the situation or any highway patrolman.
Does Michigan require a medical card for any DOT numbered vehicle driven intrastate, like a pickup, van, small utility truck, not a CDL required vehicle?
Just got a ticket today, i was informed as long as the vehicle is not over 10,000 lbs u do not require one but if you are hauling something and it puts you over 10,000lbs you cant drive over 60 mph/ you are required to have your dot medical card/ also have to stop in at a weigh station as well.
I have a 2 year med card at one place,not there any more. I am at another they gave me a 6 month med card. Does my 2 yr med card over ride the 6 month med card. Need your help on this matter.
@James
If the last examination was the 6 months card, then you have a six month card. The two year card was canceled when the new card went in to the FMCSA and your state. So which ever one was last, that what you have.
I can not get a good blood pressure reading in dr. office. Previously my home testing results and
medication taken showing controlled b/p was adequate. Why is this no longer accepted and can
something from my personal dr be provided?