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Minnesota CDL Requirements
Minnesota Statutes requires all CDL holders 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.
- All commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, Class A, B or C, must complete and submit the self-certification form for initial, renewal or change in class application.
- All CDL holders with a school bus endorsement MUST submit a current medical examiner’s certificate.
- If there is a change in your medical status or interstate/intrastate status you MUST provide a new self-certification form.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to Minnesota
Submit the following two documents:
- Commercial Driver License Medical Self-certification Form – download the form here Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services Division.
- Copy of your valid DOT medical card (Medical card only, not the long form.) Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
Driver and Vehicle Services Division
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 180
St. Paul, MN 55101-5180
By Fax:
(651) 297-4447
In Person:
Any local Driver and Vehicle Services Offices
Other Information:
Website: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
For all other concerns you can call 651-297-5029.
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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How old do I have to be to get my Minnesota health card
@ Randy
Most states, when you are old enough to get your drivers license. Best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
I have a vehicle under 26000GW that my company will be using to move material between facilities (< 5miles). Would drivers need a medical card? Vehicle has a DOT #
@ Brad R
Most likely, since the vehicle is being used for commerce (make $ for someone). Do confirm with your local drivers license department.
Will dot release health card with dental appliance instead of cpap
@ Ronald K
Possibly, with some proof/evidence of success and stability of your OSA with the device.
I work for MnDOT and carry a class A license , do I check box 4 for Intrastate only which means I can only drive a commercial vehicle in the state of Minnesota with out a medical card or do I check box 2 which gives me the right to drive a commercial vehicle anywhere in the US with out a medical card. Could you explain the difference and why I would check one or the other or why someone would check box 2 rather than 4.
@ Dave W
Your question will be best answered by your local drivers license department. Most states require a valid medical card for a class A interstate driver. Intra-state only drivers will be under the states regulations and guidelines.
Is the medical good through the end of the month or the date of the exam?
@ Kevin
Date of examination expiration.
Hi there. One of our drivers currently has an active DOT card in the state of Minnesota. This driver changed their name legally. How can my driver get their new legal name updated on their DOT Card/Medical Examiner’s Certificate?
@ Hilary C
They will need to get in touch with the medical examiners office that did the DOT/FMCSA examination, explain the situation, and then follow the offices instructions.
can I get a Healthcare at 17?
@ Sylvester C
We are assuming you mean medical card examination. If so yes, for a non cdl holder.
I live in MN and am applying for a job in ND which requires a CDL B license with both the passenger and airbrake endorsements. So, would apply for the license in MN and test in MN or ND? Second question, will my MN CDL B license and endorsements be sufficient in ND and meet the guidelines there?
Thanks in advance for any assistance with my questions.
@ Karen L
This is more a cdl license department question rather than a federal DOT/FMCSA health related question. Your best answer will come from your local drivers license department (DLD).