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New Hampshire CDL Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Administration now requires that all CDL holders certify the type of commercial operation they’re engaged in. All CDL holders will need to comply on or before January 30th 2014 or risk losing CDL privileges.

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 Card to New Hampshire DMV

Submit the following three documents:

  1. Statement of License Status – download the form here from New Hampshire DMV.
  2. Copy of your valid DOT Medical Card.  Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
  3. Copy of your Driver License.

In Person:
You can go into any DMV substation and fill out the form (DSMV 312), present the medical card and DMV staff will scan them into their system.

By Mail:
NH-DMV/Driver Licensing Bureau
23 Hazen Dr.
Concord, NH 03305

By Email:
NHCDLMEDCARDS@dos.nh.gov Scanned copies in PDF format.

 

Keep Your Medical Card Current with New Hampshire DMV

Effective January 30, 2012, all commercial licensed drivers (CDL) and those applying for a commercial license must keep a current and valid medical card on file with the DMV.

This requirement applies regardless of the CDL driver’s employment status or intent to operate a commercial vehicle. Any non-exempt CDL driver must keep a current medical card on file if they wish to maintain a commercial license.

Drivers who fail to keep a current medical card on file will risk losing their CDL privileges.

Submit your renewed medical card to New Hampshire: In person, by mail, or by email per the contact information above.

 

Other Information:

Website: New Hampshire DMV

New Hampshire Driver Licensing – CDL

Phone: 603-227-4020

 

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. Michael says

    August 8, 2022 at 1:57 pm

    I need a vision waiver can I go to my own vision doc or does it have to be a One that’s connected to NRCME? Does anyone know I live in NH and need a med card to drive a non CDL truck

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      August 9, 2022 at 6:35 am

      @ Michael
      Since you are not a cdl holder, you should not require a vision waiver, unless your state is requesting one. If that is the case, then your eye doctor should be able to provide what your state needs. You do not fall under the federal DOT/FMCSA guidelines and regulations.

      Reply
  2. Ken says

    February 11, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    If the medical card expires how long do you have in order to get your CDL back without going through the testing again

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 13, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      @ Ken
      Each state is different, so check with your local drivers license department for your answer.

      Reply
  3. Lee says

    January 26, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    What kind of physical test do they normally give in order to carry a medical card? I’m new to this and willing to/ thinking of becoming a CDL driver.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 29, 2021 at 11:44 am

      @ Lee
      It’s a pretty standard medical examination. Ht., Wt., BP, eyes, ears, heart, urinalyses, etc.

      Reply
  4. michael d says

    January 9, 2021 at 9:21 am

    I am moving from mass to New Hampshire I work in mass and have a medical wavier for diabetic to drive in mass. Do I have to get one in NH even thou don’t drive in NH??

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 9, 2021 at 10:41 am

      @ michael d
      We do not know each states guidelines and regulations. It would make sense that your waiver is attached to your drivers license, so you could be OK. But confirm with NH drivers license department.

      Reply
  5. Paul says

    August 19, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Good Morning,

    I live in NH and hold a NH CDL-A driver’s license. I worked for the NH Department of Safety. Once I retired I took a job with a Massachusetts State Agency. NH and MA did not require a Medical

    When I go to renew my NH CDL-A license. Will I need a Medical card? I’ve read DSMV612 and it appears I’m exempt because I work for a state agency.

    Thank You

    Reply
  6. Mark says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    I see they had made grade period for medical examiners certificate due to covid. I got my card August of 2018 and it expires August of 2020 next month. Does the grace period apply to me? If so, does that mean I can wait until sept 30th to renew? I’d rather not go into a doctors office unless I absolutely have to until this is over.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 18, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      @ Mark
      You are correct, but don’t put it off for too long.

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    May 23, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Do you have to by 18 years old or older to apply for a Medical Card Only… NOT a CDL? In NH

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      May 28, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      @ Amy
      Medical cards for none cdl drivers are usually the qualified ages which the state establishes for a valid drivers license.

      Reply
  8. Carl h says

    March 9, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    If out of state, can we still see a local for the med card? Than fax or scan the card to nh dot.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 10, 2020 at 10:44 am

      @ Carl h
      Yes.

      Reply
  9. John L L says

    July 12, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Do non CDL drivers need a medical card? For example towing a truck and trailer for a landscaping business?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 14, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      @ John L L
      Each state is different, you may want to check with your local DLD for the most appropriate answer.

      Reply
    • Jeff says

      December 20, 2019 at 9:38 am

      John,

      In the state of NH, if your vehicle is rated at over 10,000lbs you do. After plowing- I was pulled over while driving my 2007 Chevy 3500HD with dual rear wheels. Open your driver’s door and it will state the weight, mine is 12,000lbs. DOT officer was nice but did a thorough inspection of my truck (lights, brakes, parking brake, frame, etc). He stated you can easily get this at an Dr’s or Convenient MD office. The card must be renewed every 2 years. Also, you must carry a set of 3 road triangles or road flares and fire extinguisher. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  10. Frank S says

    March 21, 2018 at 11:53 am

    After your medical card expires, how long do you have to get it renewed?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 25, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      @ Frank S
      Midnight of the expiration date.

      Reply
  11. Jannette says

    November 15, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    My husband recently had a inj to his leg .he has been cleared by the doctors to go back to work but his job is saying he needs to redo his dot physical..where in the NH laws can I find it

    Reply
  12. Liz says

    September 15, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    Does the DOT require a sleep apnea test, and if so, please can you provide me with the regulation docket#?

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    August 17, 2017 at 11:36 am

    What is the NH state requirement for sleep apnea. My doctor said she didn’t recommend treat because my numbers were so low. 7.4.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      August 20, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      @Erin
      With numbers that low, this shouldn’t even be a question.

      Reply
  14. Nor says

    September 9, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Where can I find out what meds a would disqualify a person from receiving a med card?

    Reply
  15. Allan L says

    April 10, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Why can’t we keep our cdl without a card if we don’t drive. In NH I had to turn in cdl because of no card and I don’t drive but wanted to keep cdl.

    Reply
  16. Steve says

    January 9, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    Does the PA in my doctors office have a legal right to access my medical records for a medical card,if I went to anybody else they would not have my records,

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      January 10, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      @Steve
      The PA is responsible to the doctor and the doctor is fully responsible for the actions of the PA. So yes they have the rights to access your medical records. If you have concerns about this issue then go to another facility, AND you still have to be honest in the Health History form you must complete.

      Reply
  17. Lori Cutts says

    November 4, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    My husband’s DOT CDL medical card went through the wash and is now gone. What do we do?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      November 4, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      @Lori
      See FAQ – Other Questions about lost medical card.

      Reply
  18. Drew Eriotes says

    February 5, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    As a carrier required by the DOT to monitor our drivers CDL how do we verify that a driver with a CDL in NH has completed the Self-Certification and that the correct “excepted” status has been submitted? Do you provide the driver with anything that proves that this process has been completed?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs says

      February 5, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      @Drew
      Your question: “Do you provide the driver with anything that proves that this process has been completed?” – Not sure of the “you” you’re referring to. This website is a doctor related service for commercial drivers, but we are not affiliated with any state agency or DMV.
      Best suggestion is you call NH DMV at 603-227-4020, to confirm the status of your drivers.

      Reply

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