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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:
- Statement of License Status – download the form here from New Hampshire DMV.
- Copy of your valid DOT Medical Card. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
- 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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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
@ 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.
If the medical card expires how long do you have in order to get your CDL back without going through the testing again
@ Ken
Each state is different, so check with your local drivers license department for your answer.
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.
@ Lee
It’s a pretty standard medical examination. Ht., Wt., BP, eyes, ears, heart, urinalyses, etc.
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??
@ 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.
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
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.
@ Mark
You are correct, but don’t put it off for too long.
Do you have to by 18 years old or older to apply for a Medical Card Only… NOT a CDL? In NH
@ Amy
Medical cards for none cdl drivers are usually the qualified ages which the state establishes for a valid drivers license.
If out of state, can we still see a local for the med card? Than fax or scan the card to nh dot.
@ Carl h
Yes.
Do non CDL drivers need a medical card? For example towing a truck and trailer for a landscaping business?
@ John L L
Each state is different, you may want to check with your local DLD for the most appropriate answer.
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!
After your medical card expires, how long do you have to get it renewed?
@ Frank S
Midnight of the expiration date.
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
Does the DOT require a sleep apnea test, and if so, please can you provide me with the regulation docket#?
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.
@Erin
With numbers that low, this shouldn’t even be a question.
Where can I find out what meds a would disqualify a person from receiving a med card?
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.
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,
@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.
My husband’s DOT CDL medical card went through the wash and is now gone. What do we do?
@Lori
See FAQ – Other Questions about lost medical card.
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?
@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.