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Missouri CDL Requirements

All Missouri 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.

 

Under the federal regulations, all CDL holders are required to self certify to a single type of commercial operation. Based on that self-certification, you may need to provide a current medical examiner’s certificate and show any variance (FMCSA waiver) you may have in order to obtain or keep your CDL.

CDL holders required to have a “certified” medical status who fail to produce and keep up-to-date their medical examiner’s certificate with the Department will become “not-certified” and they may lose their CDL.
CDL retesting may not be required unless you voluntarily downgrade your license or let your CDL license remain expired for more than six months.

 

Submitting your Medical Certificate to Missouri License Office

When requested, submit a copy of your valid DOT medical certificate.

 

Other Information:

Website: Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Licensing

CDL Medical Certification Requirements

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. Kent says

    January 3, 2023 at 8:58 am

    I’m a retired trucker but want to keep my cdl class a what should I have to do?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 4, 2023 at 7:05 am

      @ Kent
      In most states, simply maintain a valid medical card. Do confirm this with your local drivers license department.

      Reply
  2. Will says

    December 16, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    Multiple states allow you to upload a CDL Medical Card online, but Missouri requires in-person visits ONLY.

    Why is MoDOT behind the times. It’s especially inconvenient for drivers out months at a time or home so few days just to stand in line at their local DMV.

    My point is time is precious and MoDOT is behind.

    Reply
  3. Spanky says

    May 23, 2022 at 8:12 am

    My medical card expired last week, I switched jobs, but is gonna keep my dot license. If im not driving right now do I need to get my physical right away or is there a grace period? Thanks

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      May 24, 2022 at 6:42 am

      @ Spanky
      Since cdl’s are state issued, you need to check with your local drivers license department. Most states require a valid medical card to hold a valid cdl, driving or not.

      Reply
  4. al s says

    January 23, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    I DRIVE A DUMP TRUCK IN MISSOURI NEVER LEAVE THE STATE EVERY THING I HAUL IS WITH IN 50 MILES. DO I GOT TO HAVE AMEDICAL CARD I READ THAT IF I DONT HAUL ANYTHING THAT COME FROM OUT OF STATE OR ANY THING THAT IS GOING OUT OF STATE THAT YOU DONT GOT TO HAVE ONE. is that true.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 23, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      @ al s
      You need to confirm this information with your local drivers license department.

      Reply
  5. Brenda S says

    January 18, 2022 at 8:39 pm

    My co.shut me down saying I can’t drive .I’m in calif.live in Mo.I just got my med card for two more years .on jan.4 2022 I was told by my lic .DMV that I had till the 26 of Feb. To get it in so why am I shut down .n how can I get them to believe me.Help!

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 19, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      @ Brenda S
      DOT/FMCSA has extended their grace period until February 26, 2022. Your company should know this. Send them to the DOT/FMCSA website so they can read it for themselves. The information is also available on our website from DOT/FMCSA.

      Reply
  6. Lindwa says

    November 16, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    How long does it take to update one’s category from excepted interstate to non excepted interstate?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 18, 2021 at 8:05 am

      @ Lindwa
      Check with your local drivers license department for your best answer to this question.

      Reply
  7. shawn says

    December 21, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    Does a Class E license require a dot?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      December 23, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      @ shawn
      You will need to check with your states drivers license department for more information.

      Reply
      • D.Blackman says

        December 22, 2020 at 7:34 pm

        No it does not unless you are driving a 24,000 pound dock truck/ straight truck. It is not required if you are just driving a baby dock or a uhaul for personal use i.e. moving. Commercial uses you’ll need your med dot card.

        Reply
  8. Ron F says

    October 7, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    I have a cdl-b. I was issued a temporary d.o.t. medical card, which doesn’t expire until November of this year. I forgot to go to the dmv & submit my temporary d.o.t. card. I got a letter in the mail saying my license has been downgraded, and that my cdl has been cancelled. How do I correct this? Is it as simple as submitting my d.o.t. medical card to the dmv?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      October 8, 2019 at 7:13 am

      @ Ron F
      Check with your state dmv. they should be able to help you correct the situation.

      Reply
  9. STEVEN M M says

    July 24, 2019 at 11:07 am

    We can do about 99% of everything online. Why can’t we send a copy of our Med Certificate via a website, or email, or whatever? It’s a nuisance to have to go to the drivers license office, sit in line for 30 or more minutes, for a 30 second issue.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 25, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      @ Steven M M
      Good question and most states will allow you to do so online. Some states are very touchy about the time lines. Check with your states DLD you may be able to do so online.

      Reply
      • STEVEN M M says

        July 26, 2019 at 8:12 am

        Actually, I did. Their answer: I don’t know.

        What’s the next step? I know Missouri is the Show Me state. How do we get some action going?

        Reply
  10. John says

    July 22, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    This stuff is clear as mud. Maybe someone can advise. If I want to purchase a bucket truck that weighs 32,000 lbs. I will need a class B CDL

    If I am going to drive only intra-state in Missouri and not for hire, will I need a Medical card? According to federal regulations I read no. But I can’t figure out what Missouri is saying here concerning the medical card?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 25, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      @ John
      It is hard to answer. Most states require a valid medical card to maintain a valid cdl, period. Your state should have the best answer for you.

      Reply
  11. Patrick W K says

    April 6, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    I have a d.o.t card but i dont have my cdl or work for a company but i would like to renew mine so if i do work for someone who require it my would be current. So my question can i renew it on my own without working for a company

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      April 7, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      @ Patrick W K
      Yes you can.

      Reply
  12. Kirk G says

    March 16, 2019 at 9:44 am

    I’m have a yearly exam with my heart doctor So why does the CDL doctor tell me I need a stress test every 2 years to keep my CDL card. That is very expensive test that should not be required if you are under the care of a heart doctor.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 18, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      @ Kirk G
      It’s a FMCSA requirement not the examiners request.

      Reply
  13. leo says

    March 13, 2019 at 8:14 pm

    i sent my DOT medical card in to the address for the DMV. POB 200 Jeff City, MO.
    apparently that is not the correct procedure
    got my DOT card in Jan, 2019…now it is March 11, 2019 and the letter says my commercial
    driving privilege has been cancelled.
    what do i need to do now to keep my medical certificate current?
    do you just need a copy?
    where do i go?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 18, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      @ leo
      Take a valid medical card to your local DLD, once a copy goes on file, in most cases, your back in business.

      Reply
    • Rb says

      April 20, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      You present your Medical Card to where ever you renew your CDL (License Bureau). Cost around $3.00

      Reply
      • Karena H says

        June 17, 2019 at 9:09 pm

        How much is it to renew CDL medical card in Missouri

        Reply
  14. Cindy S says

    February 15, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    My husband has a med card but is trying to get his cdl in a different state, could the card be transferred

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 18, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      @ Cindy S
      His medical card is valid in all states.

      Reply
  15. Ron H says

    January 9, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    My current med card expires January 31, 2019. I am getting a passing DOT physical today, January 9, 2019. How long do I have to get back to Missouri to have the license office scan my new med card?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 10, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      @ Ron H
      Check online for your states DLD, they may have a way to get it registered without returning to the state. Check with your local DLD for the best answer.

      Reply
    • Rb says

      April 20, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      I think it’s 60 days. In the past I have received a letter about my medical card. When I let it lapse (not by choice) I had 60 days to recertify or drop my license to an intrastate (Missouri only) CDL.. I think its called a “K” endorsement. Otherwise the license is dropped down automatically.

      Reply
  16. *fleeced says

    November 15, 2018 at 11:16 am

    I have an FAA class 3 medical to fly airplanes which is difficult to obtain and much more stringent than the DOT medical. Why will that not serve as medical certification for my CDL? This is frustrating that these two massive governmental agencies can’t work together to save taxpayers like me time and money.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 19, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      *fleeced
      Welcome to the federal governments system.

      Reply
  17. CouzinX says

    July 13, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    In order to submit your Medical Certification WITHOUT going to their office, you must submit a Form 5463 and your medical certification. You can fax it to 573-526-7365 or email it to dlbmail@dor.mo.gov

    Reply
    • Heather N says

      July 21, 2018 at 10:36 am

      I looked up form 5463 and cant find it. Do yu have a copy of it

      Reply
      • Trucker Docs™ says

        July 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm

        @ Heather N
        Yes, all examiner have this form.

        Reply
  18. Kj says

    January 4, 2018 at 1:38 am

    I forgot to renew my medicalcard. Is there a grace period if your medical card expires to renew?.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 8, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      @Kj
      All medical cards expire at midnight of the expiration date, no grace periods.

      Reply
      • Matt says

        May 9, 2022 at 11:14 am

        That’s incorrect.

        Reply
        • Trucker Docs™ says

          May 10, 2022 at 6:35 am

          @ Matt
          Please site our error.

          Reply
    • JE says

      July 24, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      You might want to check with your state in the state of Missouri your license will be downgraded to a regular operator license if your medical card expires you have 6 months to submit a new medical card before your CDL expires. I’m sure Missouri is not the only state that does this

      Reply
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