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North Carolina CDL Requirements
No later than January 30, 2014, all CDL holders must provide information to the North Carolina DMV regarding the type of commercial motor vehicle operation they drive or expect to drive.
Drivers operating in non-excepted types of commerce will be required to submit a current DOT medical examiner’s certificate to the NC DMV to obtain a “certified” medical status as part of their driving record.
If you do not provide NC DMV with your self-certification and if required, your medical examiner’s certificate and any required variance document by January 30, 2014 – NC DMV will notify you that you are no longer medically certified to operate a CMV in non- excepted interstate/non-excepted intrastate commerce. You will have 30 days to respond or your entire NC driving privileges will be cancelled.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Submit your Self-Certification and Medical Certificate to North Carolina DMV
You are required to self-certify to a single type of commercial operation on your driver license. If you self-certify to non-excepted interstate or non-excepted intrastate, you must provide NC DMV with a copy of your current DOT medical examiner’s certificate and any applicable variance document.
Submit the following two documents:
- North Carolina Certification for CDL – download the form CDL-5 here from NC DMV.
- A copy of your valid DOT medical certificate. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
NC Division of Motor Vehicles
CDL Medical Certification Unit
3126 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-3126
By Fax:
919-861-3915
By Email:
You may scan the documents (PDF) and email the attachments to cdlmedical@ncdot.gov. You should receive a confirmation email.
Keep Your Medical Card Current With North Carolina DMV
CDL holders required to have a ”certified” medical status who fail to provide and keep up-to-date their DOT medical examiner’s certificate with the NC DMV will become ”not-certified” and may lose their CDL.
If your medical card or variance expires and you do not provide NC DMV with a new one, the DMV will notify you that you are no longer medically certified to operate a CMV in non- excepted interstate/non-excepted intrastate commerce. You will have 30 days to respond or your entire NC driving privileges will be cancelled.
Before your medical card expires, you must have a new medical examination and obtain a new DOT medical examiner’s certificate.
Submit your renewed valid medical certificate to North Carolina DMV:
By Mail:
NC Division of Motor Vehicles
CDL Medical Certification Unit
3126 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-3126
By Fax:
919-861-3915
Other Information:
NCDOT new medical certification requirements guide
Phone: 919-861-3525
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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I had an MI in 2016, insurance will not cover the stress echo required by DOT every two years, saying it isn’t medically necessary since it has been over two years and there are no related issues or diagnosis currently reported. Is there a waiver in NC for the stress echo?
@ Ricky C
If you are a class A driver, then the request for the stress test is federal. Not sure if your state has a waiver for the test, if you are not a class A driver. You may fall under the states variances if you are a lesser class cdl holder.
I have a DOT that states I need glasses. My state license does not. Do I need to update my state license? I know if its on my state license I need it on my DOT. But what if reversed?
@ Thomas P
It always works best if the license and the medical card match. We suggest you update the drivers license.
I am currently wearing a monitor for Afib, they are looking to see if I will need a pacemaker or not . Will either of these conditions disqualify me from a cdl a certificate or no ?
@ Reggie
The condition will require proper medical documentation for the CME in his decision making process. Once everything is stable you should be fine, as long as all else is within normal limits.
I got injured at work and had to have ACL surgery. I just got back to work on light duty with no driving restrictions but I do have restrictions on bending and squatting. I went to renew my DOT physical and the Dr said that i passed the physical but he could not issue me the card until my Orthopedic Dr released me of my work restrictions. How can he not issue my card when clearly my Dr said that i have no driving restrictions and I passed the physical exam? What do I do?
@ Will
FMCSA guidelines indicates no restrictions or limitations, like light duty, before granting a DOT medical card for a class A driver. The examiner is following the guidelines to the letter. If you are not a class A driver, then explain the difference to the examiner and ask for a card.
Do I need to have a copy of med card on me now just got new physical doc gave me paperwork but no paper card said it’s now tied To license electronically
@ Alan
That may be true in your state, but confirm it with the state and federal departments.
I have sent my medical card in by mail, fax, and email… And they’re still saying they don’t have it I have tried to call their phone number but of course it is been disconnected.. if anyone could help me it would be greatly appreciated..
@ Bradley
The states drivers license department had their phones disconnected? Take a copy in in person.
NC DMV if you have a medical condition and cannot pass physical will you lose cdl license ?
@ Sharon T
Check with NC DMV for the best answer, in most cases no.
What about sleep apnea? Moderate ( the number of events was 24). In most states, they’ll let someone continue to have their CDL as long as they are using the c-pap. I can not find any literature on this issue for NC.
@ Mo
You may need to talk to a real person at the drivers license department. Start with a supervisor and go up from there.
I had to go on dialysis does that stop me from being able to drive I’m in North Carolina.
@ Jasmine T
Class A cdl, yes.
Rozell b
i have my cdl, my medical card has expired and i want to go back to driving. it expired a few months ago, what do i need to do to get legally able to work again,
Thank You.
@ rozell
Check with your local drivers license department for the final answer. Most cases all you need is a valid medical card on file with the state.
I am about to schedule an appointment to get my card. My doctor has precribed a narcotic pain medication to me and I am worried about getting shut down when I go get my card. Should I be concerned or will I be allowed to take my medicine and drive?
@ Robbie O
If you are having to take a narcotic pain medication for any recent injuries, then you will not pass the DOT medical exam. And depending on the medication plus how long the prescribing doctor feels you may be on these meds will need a medical release form from you primary physician, also.
I just got a DOT physical when I got my CDL: in April of 2018. I got a new DOT physical in June with an employer and received a new card. How long do I have in NC to attach my new card and is my old one still good until I do?
@ Sammy
The FMCSA has already been up dated, but you need to check with your local drivers license department for their guidelines and time frames.
Is a DOT physical required to drive commercial straight trucks 26,000 lbs. or under in intrastate freight in NC ?
@ Norman
Most states are following the FMCSA’s model and are requiring a valid medical card to operate any vehicle that is used for commerce. Check with your local drivers license department for your best answer.
10001# or more is when a physical card is required unless you are considered in the “excepted” bracket. If you are for hire or profit, just hauling goods from point A to point B you are a “non excepted” and you will be required to have a medical certificate. Interstate or Intrastate really doesn’t make a difference. CDL License Manual 1.2.2 (page 1-8) is where you find your answers.
I have the same problem. I was wondering what you done with this matter?
I have a clinical diagnosis of alcoholism, it is over the 10 years old, can I get a new evaluation that will nullify the previous one
@ Darrell
Yes, and make sure you have a copy in and for your own records. The CME will need to see a copy also.
I had to go on dialysis does that stop me from being able to drive I’m in North Carolina
Hi I’m billy m (personal details edited by admin) my question is how do I get a federal wavior that give me a ok to go over state line of northCarolina I have my cdl permit but it’s got a restricted K on it only for nc I have a job waiting for me to start on site and there willing to train on the job skill test train it’s bin held in Asheboro nc after my training and getting my cdl license I can start with them there call pam trucking industry out of indianapolis Indiana this is the reason I went through all the test for is to drive I have a state wavior holding me back just be cause of my right lazy eye I have all my medical records I did all my field vision test and earn my cdl permit so how can I get this restricted K lifted off me so I can make a living in the trucking beusness world can I get info for this sent toe please do I need to get dot med card I have my dot phisical certificate and all my papers please respond thank you
I just was diagnosed with diabetes and I have a Class b in NC. How long does it take for DOT to contact me concerning this diagnosis. But i am not on Insulin. do I contact them?
@Bus Driver
DOT is not going to contact you. Your diagnosis invalidates your present medical certificate. You will need to be on your medications for at least 30 days to make sure the condition is under control and is not presenting any ill side effects. After that time frame you can get a new medical certificate. Since you are not on insulin, your medical cards will be good for one year at the time, so the examiner can confirm that you are keeping your condition under control. You will also need a medical release form from your doctor each time you go for a new medical certificate.
The employee with our company that is supposed to take care of all State D.O.T and D.M.V. related matters failed to submit a copy of my new medical card. The state revoked or suspended my license. I did not know this until my insurance agent called me. I went to the driver’s license office in Fayetteville yesterday and one of the examiners sent a copy of my driver’s license, my up to date medical card and the form that I had to fill out to be submitted with the other items to the DMV in Raleigh. I waited for about half a hour and the examiner told me that everything was good and that my license was reinstated. My insurance agent was calling me again today telling me that my license was still revoked. How long does it take with all of the modern technology that we have today to process information?
It is so frustrating to try to deal with people that do not speak English when you are already frustrated about a very serious problem. I have never had to deal with Lexus-Nexus (not sure if that is correct) but I was so frustrated trying to get information from a state agency through someone who could not speak English good enough for me to understand. Why in the world do we as taxpayers have to get information from someone who can not speak English?
Just had a Blazen surgery on my heart are their time requirements before I can come back to work with any heart procedure I live in north Carolina
@David
Post surgery and fully recovered, you have a thirty day wait and must be symptom free. Make sure you have a medical release form from your doctor before you go for your new medical certificate. You card will now be limited to one year at the time due to the procedure.
Hi I just went and took my physical I passed everything one issue that was a concern was my left arm being half paralyzed I got full function in forearm but can’t raise arm above my head the doctor wants me to take a SPE. Question I have what do I do now? What are my chances of getting my cdl?
@Justin
You should do fine. The SPE is really designed to determine if the present limitation is a safety issue. If you can perform all the duties of a CMV operator, then you would pass, so go for it. Good Luck
What are the duties tho I am new to this?
I have a question….
The DOT guidelines state that “until the program is fully implemented, drivers will still have to carry a paper copy of their DOT medical examiner’s certificate”. Medical examiners in my area have quit issuing wallet sized cards and are only issuing 8.5 x11 size paper copies.
My question is, do drivers with CDL have to carry a big piece of paper or has the program been fully implemented?
@Jill
Yes, the proposed date for full implementation is sometime in 2018.
When the MEC forms changed, the rules for not changing the form made it nigh impossible to reduce the size of the MEC to wallet size. So now drivers are carrying a big piece of paper!
You still have to carry it. The doctor will tell you when ypu do not have to carry one no more
I am a driver with that needs to get a confirmation from nc saying that they have received my email with the medical certifications, I’m held up in California waiting for confirmation, please help , if you can.
@Gary
Sorry, we can’t help you as we are not affiliated with, or endorsed by FMCSA or any government or state agency.
Not sure why you are held up in CA unless NC has canceled your driving privileges.
Your only avenue is to contact your drivers license department in NC. You should have your medical card and a copy of the long form with you at all times. This will help you get reinstated with NC as well as satisfy CA.
NC DOT took forever to “receive” my husband’s ever since this began. We are currently driving to Raleigh in hopes that it doesn’t take a month the way it did the first time he did this.
My husband drives a flatbed truck state to state, he received a letter from the DMV regarding the intrastate and interstate license. He wanted to know which one does he select if he drives state to state. He has a current medical examiners certificate.
@Marvin
Select “Non-Excepted Interstate”.
When I ran my drivers license number it says status….. disqualified…… certification sent…… can I still drive a car or truck…. just not CMV?……. status doesn’t say revoked or suspended, just disqualified
Can i laminate my medical card in North carolina?
@Robbie
As long as all data on the card remains legible.
My cdl permit expires next week and this is the second one in a year..& I just finally got approved for a4 week course….can I get an expiration extension?
@Tiffany
Call you local drivers license department. Only they can answer this question for you.
In N.C., is there anytime one can drive with c.d.l.’s -without a healthcard legally?
@Andy
Only if your type of driving falls under “Excepted” status. Check with your local drivers license department.
If my CDL’s have been disqualified because of not renewing my med card. Can I just go to my local DMV office and get a standard C class license? CDL is no longer needed. If not what is the process?
@Scott
Most likely that is the process, but each state has their own process so contact your local drivers license department to be sure.
hello im currently on dialysis and in need of a dot physical just wondering do they still do it for people on dialysis
@Devois
Interstate class A, No.
Intra-state with your state drivers license department may be OK. Just check with your local DLD to make the final determination.
Thanks appreciate it
I have an employee who has a valid NC CDL Drivers License. He is temporaraly in my state of Indiana. He does not want to change his state status at this time because he my be going back to NC in a few months. My question is can he renew his DOT Physical Certificate in the state of Indiana?
@ Cindy
Yes, the medical certificate is attached to the drivers license no matter what state they are from, because it is a federal medical certificate.
Can anyone tell me the email where I can photo copy my new medical card to before Thursday the 16 of Feb 2017
My husband has type 2 diabetes. And is now having to take insulin to keep it controlled. What does he need to do to keep his cdl class A license to drive intrastate only.
@Johna
Check with your state driver license department. He will still need a medical certificate, but the state will, most likely, be the ones who will issue his insulin waiver so that he can drive intra-state. Good Luck.
My cdl was disqualified because SAP said I failed a drug screen but when I tell them how that possible because I took 2 test the same week for 2 different companies.how can I get my cdl back
@Shon B
What SAP?
If you were tested by a company doing a drug screen for pre-employment, then you should have had a call from the MRO asking questions. So something isn’t right here.
I am an employer of truck drivers. only need cdl to test drive trucks after repair or to sometimes drive a truck back to my shop after road repair. usually within 25-30 miles of shop. can there not be a cdl that could be limited to this environment? have had minor heart issues am under heart doctor care. having a stress test each year is not necessary each year being under doctor care and the amount of driving I do usually under 50 miles/year. could some type of mechanic cdl be created to avoid costly medical exams requiring test like stress test. something like a mechanics cdl limited to minimal miles thanks gary
@Gary
Part of this question should be posed to the FMCSA, it’s a legitimate question.
The other part may be to check with your state drivers license department to see if driving intra-state only would be helpful.
And lastly, you should need a stress test only every two (2) years, not every year.
My question, is I have cdl to drive school bus only I never had a medical pocket card or issue I notice intrastate is on my cdl but it is supposed to interstate and lost my cdl for this mistake how can the fix this
@jones cl
You need to go back to the drivers license department and have them correct this mistake. It is a state thing not a fed thing.
I heard that medical exams were no longer required for non-profit organizations such as churches. Any truth to that? Can’t find anything to support it so tend to think there is no non-profit exemption
Can you confirm?
Thanks
@Bob
Can not confirm. Each state has a little different ruling on this issue. I would check with your local drivers license department and see what they have to say. They should be able to confirm or deny the truth in this matter.
I work for a trucking company and we have drivers all over the United States. Is there a way for our drivers with NC CDL to verify their CDL status online and verify their medical certification status?
@Kat
We feel your pain. It’s difficult to keep up with this as each state has their own, DIFFERENT, process.
We do our best to keep the information as up to date as possible for each state’s regulations, but we also rely on our community to share the information they have about their state’s regulations and process. So our answer about a specific state’s regulations and process is to call that state’s drivers license department and get the most up to date answer directly from “the horse’s mouth”.
The focus of our website is to address Federal regulations about the medical certification exam for commercial drivers.
i am vn veteran, get a excellent thourough physical yearly, why do you not reconize or aprove them anymore? for medical card?
@Gerald
You need to ask FMCSA. Once they got the NRCME up and running now all DOT’s need to be done by a medical examiner who is on the NRCME. I think mostly it was about doctors who had no real idea about what an OTR drivers full responsibilities were, so they wanted each examiner to have a full understanding of the OTR drivers responsibilities really were.
We scanned and emailed the documents for our 4 NC drivers. Your website says that we should receive a confirmation email. We did not. When we called we were told that we would not receive anything. I am not sure what the benefit is of submitting the documents electronically if we then must live in limbo. Please have someone in NC design a system similar to the one in Mississippi. The driver’s data must be typed into the system and the supporting documents must be submitted but they do provide an immediate response.
@Felicia
Great suggestion, but you need to send your suggestion to NCDOT.
We do state on this information page that “NOTE: This website is not affiliated with, or endorsed by FMCSA or any government or state agency.”
We are a private website that helps drivers nationwide with questions regarding the DOT physical exam itself.
I faxed a copy of my cdl medical certification on 12/12/14 and still got a letter saying that I still need one
I never recived any info about this at all. Nor have I recived any letters. What do I need to do to correct this issue. Just recertifed in oct 2013.
I live in Chapel Hill and have been told by 4 different doctor’s offices that they no longer will do CDL physicals and my primary physician was the 1st to give me this bad news. Why aren’t doctor’s offices willing to do participate any more and how on earth do I find a doctor who will? On your website it looks like there is one Doctor within a 50 mile radius. Surely the DMV has the ability to facilitate finding an office that will help. I just received a letter from DOT about needing this by June-never was a problem until this year- why are no doctors willing to do these physicals any longer ,even my own primary physician? What is going on and what happens when an entire geographical area loses all their truckers because no physicians will be willing to do physicals for CDL certifications.?
A copy of my medical paper was faxed right at the doctors office after my physical and before I even left the doctors office, yet I keep getting a letter and the cdl medical line in Raleigh is always busy.
@ James
I think if you try and call now you can get through and leave a message, and they will return your call. They were short staffed for a while, but now they aren’t.
Richard W. Prosser, DC
I have faxed and sented a copy of my medcal certification to raleigh. I have called so many times and I never get no one to answer. What I am supposed to do?
my son has a CDL set to expire on May 9 2014. he is overseas now but will be home in June 2014. can he get an extension until then. he does not drive a truck over there.he wants to keep his CDL. please send me a reply to this email. Thank You Major Jarman
@ Jarman
If his CDL expires he should get a letter from NC DOT giving him 30 days to respond or his entire NC driving privileges will be cancelled.
See NC DMV website FAQs for more information.
Q: How can I get back my CDL privileges?
A: If the DOT medical examiner’s certificate has expired, you must obtain a new one and provide it to NC DMV. If the variance has expired, you must renew it with FMCSA. NC DMV may require retesting and additional fees to restore your CDL privileges.
my health card expires in march.i wont to keep my cdl but I have not drove a truck in fore years do I need to get a new health card
@Martie
Whether you need a new medical card depends which driving category you selected for self-certification.
If you haven’t completed the self-certification (deadline January 2014) then the DMV is going to downgrade your CDL anyway.
See our blog post on Medical Certification Requirements to better understand your options.
@ Martie
Right now, in most states, you will need to get a new medical card if you want to maintain your cdl. I would check with your state DMV to confirm though.
I have tried to contact your office multiple times, the line remains busy. I obtained my medical DOT physical in Dec 2013, I mailed the certification on Dec 14. I received a letter stating that the certification form was marked incorrectly. I received a corrected cert. form and faxed it to your office. I recently received a new letter stating that my self-cert. & medical cert. documents have not been received. I have tried to provide you with the necessary documents to be in compliance with the new DOT protocol. At this point, I am not sure what I should do. Can you help?
I am very confused by the 4 different classes: Interstate, Intrastate, Excepted, Non-Excepted. I only drive locally for Durham Co. Government. Do I even need a medical card?
I have mailed the letter and medical card the first of January and received a letter stating that it had not been received. Called several times and could never get through. I have emailed the letter and medical card twice, still no response. I tried to fax and could never get through. My driver is suppose to drive and he still hasn’t gotten anything back yet, I am in need of some kind of response due to him driving our players to and from games. I can not afford him to loose his CDL or driving privileges cause our players depend on him to drive them to their games. Would appreciate a response.
Is there something wrong with the phone? I have called this number several time (919-861-3599) the line seems to be business all the time.
I send it by fax and by mail and still getting letters what is going on
My husband received several letters also. Finally today he received a letter from DMV stating they received it.
@Daniell
Yeah! Thank you for your feedback. This news will be a relief for many drivers who have submitted their information, but have also received letters.
@ Randy
They were short staffed in Raleigh at the DOT, but now they seem to have more staff and can handle things you need much better.
Dr. Richard Prosser
If you want a reply best way send an Email to cdlmedical@ncdot.gov they will get back to you.
Email is on the top of the page other wise you may never know if they got your stuff.
Thank you Erich for your helpful feedback.
i work at charlotte meckleburg school i have a cdl lic i submitted the paper work to the transportation person from cms i to have called that number 9198613599 and never got thur
Same here I sent it in 4 times by fax as well as mail.. I just sent it certified over a week ago as well and just recieved letter stating will cancel in April.. Whats the problem.. I keep calling the numbers and it’s like the phone is off the hook.. What can I do now
Cdl medical certification form and copy of cdl license sent receiving letter stating have not rec d and license will be cancelled what must I do
I have already sent in all that was asked of me and I am still receiving letter’s asking for the Self-Certification Forms I received one on the 14 and 16 so please tell me if you have received my information or do I need to send it in again. Time is running out and I can’t afford to loose my CDL or driving privileges I have called over 200 times to the number listed on the papers I received. 919-861-3599 and never got an answer….
Thank You 980-241-5996
Sent mine in 2 months ago, got another letter and sent it in again 1 month ago and just received another letter today. This is stupid,, if we took care of our paperwork the way they are,, that probably would not work out to good. Thanks for the wasted money for envelopes and stamps.
I sent all that was I was asked to send in and still got another letter asking the same thing. I have proof that I sent it. Now what?
Went to drivers license agency and faxed form with medical card two weeks ago. Received same letter again saying I need to send in form. do I need to do it again to be sure?
@Dwayne
It may be that the letter was prepared by DMV before your faxed information was put into the system.
To be sure you may want to try calling your DMV.
Another option would be to email the documents (see info above). According to recent information from NC DMV, they will send confirmation of email receipt.
I received a letter stating that my commercial driver license will be cancelled, however I took my Self Certification Form and Medical Examiner’s Certificate sign and dated down to the DMV Headquarters Building 1100 New Bern Av. Raleigh, NC on 11/18/13.Can I please get the correct status on my Forms. Thank You
My information is still not on my license
@Lawrence
This website is not affiliated with DMV, so we cannot confirm any status on your forms.
Please read the information above and the comments from other drivers.
It seems your best bet would be to email your documents to NC DMV.
IF YOU LOSE YOUR CDL STATUS DUE BUT HAVE SUBMITTED A MEDICAL EXAM CERT.
Email me: bart@newportriver.com
After my personal experience in submitting my documentation to the NC dot, I want to build a list of other NC CDL holders who have submitted their medical examiner certificates this year and had it rejected or unprocessed due to an invalid administrative claim.
EXAMPLE: Incomplete information, Illegible, not received, etc.
If there are enough CDL holders at risk of losing or their CDL status due to an in-valid NC DOT administrative claim after the jan 30th deadline and has their CDL revoked it is grounds for a class action lawsuit.
I’ve already given the NC Dot Commissioner Kelly J. Thomas an opportunity to respond to this issue.
If an administrative claim by the NC DOT is believed to be in-valid and you have proof it is grounds for a contested case after administrative processes have been exhausted, contact me.
Shoot me your name, your problem with the medical cert process, and any contact info.
If you wish to remain anonymous I understand, and can still use your info for hearings.
I’ll build a list and show this issue to some of my contacts and see what we can do about this nonsense if they can’t get their administrative tasks together by the end of the month.
I’ll post what I can on this list if something is resolved or unresolved.
Give me a couple days I’ll get some answers.
We spend a lot of time and money keeping our professional driver’s license and it is unacceptable that the incompetency of a few Raleigh, NC administrative personnel would put that entire investment at risk.
GOP Member/Political Advocate/Professional Driver/Veteran
Mark Anthony Bartholomew
bart@newportriver.com
I just got my CDL in June 2013. do I still need to do the Self-Certification.
@Dave
The changes began in February 2012, so you most likely completed the form at the time you got your CDL.
If you’re not sure, you may want to check with your local DMV.
With all the apparent problems contacting the NC Dot concerning Self-Certification, can the appropriate forms be hand-delivered to a NCMV office?
@Bob
Some states will not accept walk-in forms.
There is no information about whether hand-delivery is okay or not in NC.
Call them – 919-861-3525 – and ask, if you can get through.
With the deadline so close, the feedback we’re getting is that this process has become a nightmare for many drivers, and probably the local DMVs are scrambling too.
If you have any luck with this, please post your feedback here. It would be very helpful for others. Thanks Bob!
Called a local NCDMV office and was advised to scan and e-mail the forms to cdlmedical@ncdot.gov . A confirmation would be given. The person I spoke with said processing would not be any faster if forms were hand-delivered to a DMV office.
That’s very helpful information. We’ll update the information above.
Thank you Bob!
In December, I paid extra money to mail the form using Certified Mail so that I would have proof that it was mailed and delivered because I could pretty much guarantee that this would happen. I received the return receipt stamped as delivered on Dec 23rd. Yet, on Jan 6, I received another letter stating that I had not submitted the form. So to recap my experience (and apparently those of others as well):
Mail: Even using certified it didn’t get processed.
Fax: Machine won’t answer.
Phone: I haven’t had anything but a busy signal.
Alternate phone number found on website: Left message, person won’t return call.
Website contact link: Sent message through website – no response.
This comment post: We’ll see…
However, I bet on March 1st everything will be Johnny on the Spot and my CDL will be cancelled at 12:00am that morning putting the employment and livelihood of an untold number of CDL drivers at risk. It is obvious that many are trying to comply with the new requirements. However, how can we do that if we can’t get the required documentation through your system? Please tell me what to do to get this to you!!
@James
We’ve been answering questions for drivers across the nation and it looks like this process is a nightmare for many.
All we can do is try to help with the information we have (as DOTPhysicalDOCTORS is in no way affiliated with FMCSA or any state DMV).
Looks like you’ve done everything possible. Maybe your only other option – If you can’t get to visit the DMV yourself, maybe you have someone who can visit for you with all the appropriate paperwork and proof of submission.
We hope you can get this worked out.
Am I going to be notified when I have to re submit my finger prints for hazardous mat.endorsement ? Thanks
@Craig
Sorry, Trucker Docs cannot answer this question. This website is not affiliated with any DMV, or endorsed by FMCSA or any government or state agency.
You’ll have to check directly with NC DMV.
Is there a new physician certification for the physician to be certified as an authorized medical examiner for ncdot for 2014?
@Maddie
Yes. New federal regulations state that starting May 21, 2014, CMV drivers can get medical certificates only from a medical examiner who is FMCSA National Registry Certified.
There are many organizations who offer certification training. Just Google “NRCME training”.
Just renewed my medical card today. The Dr. said they must enroll with the a National Registration now. Their certification # is put on the card.
@Bob
That is correct, Bob.
The Certified Medical Examiner now puts his/her National Registry # on the medical card.
Doctors who conduct DOT physicals, must be certified in the near future to do DOT physical exams. The deadline for this certification / registration for medical examiners is May 21, 2014.
Until the deadline, drivers may still have their DOT physicals done by a medical practitioner who is not yet a registered certified medical examiner.
The number of certified medical examiners is still in the couple of thousands, so for millions of drivers to find a CME after May 21, 2014 is going to be craziness.
That’s why we’ve set up this website – to help both drivers and doctors. We get calls every day looking for a DOT doctor.
If the medical practitioner from whom you’ve been getting you DOT physical is not a CME, encourage them to get certified.
If your doctor is not yet on DOTPhysicalDOCTORS, encourage him/her to be here so other drivers can find them.
Which box should someone who is currently incarcerated check? They will be released in 2014 and do not want to lose their CDL license.
@Elaine
See our blog post about the new FMCSA regulations. The information in the article will help you determine the category that will best fit this situation now, and maybe change category later when the person is ready to drive again.
I drive in state and sometimes out of state got a medical card just need to know what box to check on self certification form
@Allan
If you sometimes drive out of state, you will have to certify Interstate Non-Excepted.
For more information, see our blog post on New FMCSA medical cert requirements.
I work for a school bus dealership. May test drive a bus around the city im working in. What category would that put me in as far as the Self Certification goes?
@Hambone
Sounds like you would certify as “Non-excepted Intrastate”.
But, if you qualify, you may choose a broader category (Interstate) to keep your options open. See our blog post on New FMCSA medical certification requirements.
I have my CDL Class B and dot physical have been trying to fax and contact someone concerning the form that was sent out what box do I check? Are do I just send copy of license and DOT physical
@Phyllis
Please check our blog for much more information on the new FMCSA medical requirements. This will help you decide which driving category to choose on the self-certification form.
I live in NC. Age 59. I have a CDL/A and have been notified to present DMV with a medical certificate. I am not driving currently and may never again. But I hate to lose my CDL privileges as I have driven for more than 30 years. Do I need to get a DOT pysical just to maintain my license? I also could not get through to phone number listed? Help?
@ Jeff
In order to keep your CDL, some states will allow a CDL holder to certify in a category that does not require a medical certificate e.g. Intrastate Excepted, if they are not currently driving.
You will have to check with NC DMV to see if they permit this option.
This will give you a way to maintain your CDL without a current medical card. If you want to start driving again, you will first have to get a new medical card, and then visit your DMV to self-certify in the category that is appropriate for the type of driving you will be doing.
I’m in a the same situation, and followed this advice. I’m in NC, and this is exactly what they told me at the DMV. I got my license and see I still have Class A CDL with restriction K. On the back it states “NC Intrastate Only”. Does this mean I can still drive a truck within NC? Also, I researched online and there is “excepted” and “non excepted”. My for was checked as “excepted”, but I’m curious to know when would you ever be “non excepted”? Nothing I can find online states what determines this.
@ Greg
You can drive a commercial truck inside of the state of NC.
I am also having issues with the fax as well as the number. I called the fax line and it is either constantly busy or rings like a regular phone line. It never picks up as a fax machine would. I also called the phone number 919-861-3525 and after 3 rings you don’t hear anything. This is really not appropriate for a government site. I hope the information either gets updated soon or the lines get fixed.
I work for ncdps I drive in state only do I need a medical certification ?
I work for Carteret County local government in North Carolina and hold a class A CDL. I have several employees that hold the same license. Are we as local government drivers required to have the Medical Examiners Certificate. We do not drive CDL required equipment out of state. If we are, can this form be filled out with a family physician.
Thanks.
@Tony
According to the Guidelines from NC DMV, when you drive a CMV for activities “As Federal, State or local government employees” you operate in excepted commerce and do not need a DOT medical examiner’s certificate.
As far as completing the DOT physical exam, your family physician may do the physical currently, but after May 2014, you may get a DOT medical certificate only through a certified medical examiner.
I have attempted multiple times to fax in the New Medical Certification forms for our company drivers without any success. I get the response “NO ANSWER”.
I have attempted the phone number listed on this website 919-861-3525 and there is no answer after 3 rings.
@Christie
Thank you for letting us know about this contact problem. Wow, how frustrating!
We’ve checked the contact numbers on the NC CDL documentation and the fax and phone number are still as we have them listed.
Here is the general drivers license phone number from the official NC DMV website http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/contact/
919-715-7000
Maybe someone there can confirm the best numbers for you to call and fax.
Please update us here if you have any new information.
I called that number several times today. Try calling it yourself and see what kind of response you get. I called several numbers and even after being on the phone for hours I was never able to get through to a human being. One number told me to dial 0 for assistance and upon dialing 0 for assistance a computer said ” Sorry there is no one available to help you. I stayed on the phone for hours today with no help from any number that I dialed. Is this the best that we can expect from our state DMV? I know that North Carolina is better than this. Who is to blame for this boondoggle?