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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.
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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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?