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Nevada CDL Requirements
Nevada law requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’.
If your DOT medical card expires, you will not be qualified to drive a CMV until your DOT medical certificate has been renewed and provided to the Nevada DMV.
CDL Self-Certification
See details at Nevada DMV official website.
Nevada application form for commercial driving privileges and self-certification.
When submitting your new medical card, you are not required to recertify unless there is a change to your certification. Once you have self-certified, any changes to your certification must be done in person.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to the DMV – Nevada
Submit the following document:
Copy of your valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate MCSA-5876. (Medical card only, not the long form.) Ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
Central Services Division
555 Wright Way
Carson City, NV 89711
By Fax:
775-684-4818
In Person:
Nevada DMV CDL offices
Note: All incomplete applications will be rejected and may result in your driving privilege being cancelled.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Submitting your Medical Certificate to the DMV – Nevada
Submit the following document in person at a Nevada DMV office:
Copy of your valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate MCSA-5876. (Medical card only, not the long form.) Ensure that all information is legible.
In Person:
Nevada DMV CDL offices
Note: Mailed or faxed forms will be rejected for intrastate.
Other Nevada DMV Information:
Website www.dmvnv.com
CDL Self Certification
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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My wife became terminally ill 2.5 years.I was driving a commercial vehicle had been for 28years I came home to take care of her and be with her she past away last June my medical certification expired what do I have to do to get my CDL privileges reinstated?
@ Donald G
Given the circumstances, the state may only need a new medical card. Best to confirm with your local DLD for their procedures and follow them.
My class B CDL license is good every two years with a medical certificate. What if I’m a couple weeks late getting the doctors appointment after the expiration date for the two year medical. Will it be reinstated after a couple weeks late?
@ Dan c
High probability, best to confirm with your local drivers license department.
Husband is out on medical leave due to an eye injury for almost a year now. His CDL expired on 11-02-23 without us knowing. Can he get his CDL reinstated until his eye gets well enough to pass the DOT physical?
@ Jennifer H
Since his cdl is a state issued document, your best answer will come from your local drivers license department (DLD).
Explain the situation to them, they should have a policy in place for such a situation.
no he cannot.
Do I need a medical card to operate a step van under 26,000 gross weight in Nevada. I will not be traveling out of the state.
@ Michael
In most states, if you are operating ANY vehicle that is being used for commerce (making $ for someone), then a medical card is needed. Confirm this with your local DLD.
My driver only has a Class C DL when he stopped at the Nevada Scale, he asked for his Medical card. Why? if he is not a class A driver.
@ Ingrid A
Most state require a medical card for ANY vehicle that is being used for commerce (making money for someone). Confirm with your local DLD.
I have CDLs from another state and I’m transferring to Nevada, my CDLs are still valid and my H6 is clean what are the steps do I take to transfer so I can have employment?
@ Ty
You will need to contact NV. DLD for guidance on this issue.
While living in California I was required to complete and submit a health questionnaire every two years to maintain my Fire Fighter restricted license. This questionnaire was only completed by myself with no physician involvement.
My question is: Does Nevada have a self completed health questionnaire form?
@ Mike F
You will need to check with the local drivers license department for the correct answer to your question.
I have a current cdl my physical expires in 5 days I had an appointment set for this week but just tested positive for COVID.
In the week that I have to stay home the physical expires.
Is there any extension that I can get until I can take my physical.
John
@ John S
DOT/FMCSA has extended the cutoff to the end of August, so you are still good.
Do you have a 30 day window after DOT physical expiration date?
@ Mike
No, card expiration date is midnight of that date. Governments are slow though.
And how long you have to renew it before they suspend your license?
@ Mike
Each state is different, best to check with your local DLD for specifics.
I got my new medical card, the DMV is closed tomorrow (friday)and my medical card expires on Saturday, will I be okay if I submit it the following Monday knowing I already have the new medical card???
@ Russell
You’ll be fine. Just make sure you do get it done ASAP.
how do I downgrade from a class A to a regular license?
@ Phil
Cdl’s are state issued, so you need to confirm with your local drivers license department.
II am licensed in Nevada, just turned 73 years, my cdl card was expiring, I was no longer driving, and really did not want to go thru another physical. I went to the Nevada DMV, and was advised I could simply have my physical restriction removed from license, which basically puts your cdl in a coma. But if you want to drive again, just get a new physical, and have the physical restriction placed back on your license, and your good to go. Cost me $12.95 to have restriction from removed, and still have my CDL license, but can’t drive commercially until I get a new physical, and put restriction back on license.
Do I need a dot physical before I take my cdl learner’s permit in Nevada?
@ Terrence C
Check with your local drivers license department for your best answer.
Is there an age restriction for getting a DOT med card? I have an 18 year old employee that will be getting his drivers license soon, is he able to get a DOT med card after to drive our non CDL commercial trucks? I am in the state of Nevada but all the driving is out of state.
@ Herman M
If he is 18 and has a valid drivers license, then he should be good to go.
I have a valid MCSA-5876 I got it for driving light duty tow trucks. I have moved on to a new company where I am required to have my CDL my question is do I have to get A new Medical Certificate to obtain a CLP since the MCSA-5876 I have at the bottom is checked NO for CLP/CDL Applicant/Holder
@ Luke
Best to check with your local drivers license department for guidance. You may need to have a new medical card before you go full on class A driver license, but confirm with your local DLD.
I have a current CDL A (expires in 2025, with medical card that expired May 19, 2020. I have printed the extension letter – yet cannot locate how long this extension is valid for now that things have reopened, and I do want to maintain my valid CDL with medical card.
Can you tell me how long the extensions are good for? And what I need to do to keep my CDL A?
Thank you!
i am a retired truck driver with a CDL license can i retain my CDL without a medical card until my license expire in August 2025 or if I decide to get a part time job that require me to renew my card or to get a card.
@ willie a
Check with your state. Most states require a medical card to maintain a valid cdl.
I have a question. I drive a non cdl truck over 10,000 but under 26,000 . my employer says I dont have to have a dot physical card to drive in nevada. But when i was hired years ealier they paid for me to get the dot card. What should I do?ehat happens if i get stopped at a dot checkpoint?
@ Jesse
Most states require a valid medical card to drive ANY vehicle that is being used for commerce. Best bet is check with NV and see if they require a medical card to drive a non cdl commercial/company owned vehicle.
I want to switch from Cdl B license to Cdl A license. What written tests do I have to take.
This office does medical certification for DOT it’s not the DMV.. I see you have access to some of device to get you on the web. So instead of asking a chiropractor what it takes to switch from a Class B to a Class A, All you have to do is GOOGLE IT : Your class B won’t help you much, other than any experience you have gained in maneuvering a truck if you drove a straight truck or bus.
Two ways you can go to DMV and take your class A test written part after if you have accomplish that then u have the option to take any written endorsements test: air-breaks, passenger, double & triples, tanker/hazmat are now combine. Then you get your CDL learning permit. Rent a tractor to take your road test ( $$$ ??? ). Or go to a school for your class A ( maybe anywhere from $3000 – $5000 ) Final One: find a company that will help you get your permit maybe some endorsements once you are all done then you have to commit to working for that company for a while maybe 5yrs or so. If you leave the company before your time is paid up they will go after for the rest. Say the school cost between $4000/$5000 for you to get your CDL class A with 2 endorsements and it cost the company $4000 to invest in you. Not cheap at all but you would have to stay for 4 yrs still training and u r let loose on the road. You don’t like this company now you are not making enough with this company maybe they are paying ¢.32 a mile or ¢.35 a miles. But you already been there for 2 yrs. and leave. They will sue for the other $2000.00 in small claim court. Because every year you stay is $1000.00 off your bill. U only work 2 yrs and it was to be 4 yrs. 2-4=2: $2000.00.
I heard through other driver that the company doesn’t go after you for the rest and also hear that they go after drivers and if the company wins sometimes they will add court fee what the company paid to take you to court. So your class B License basically means $&@# going towards your class A license. I was just going to tell to google it or look at DMV for CDL which they have there own office in North Las Vegas. Well good luck I went to school for my Class A license plus all the endorsements ( more opportunities )and in 40 yrs living on this planet I never drove a stick / manual transmission that was the HARD PART FOR ME UNTIL IT JUST CLICK ..BUST MY BUT TO GET GOOD AT IT AND NOW THEY ARE GOING WITH AUTO. Depending on what company a lot of them are going automatic transmission. Good luck again, next time don’t ask a chiropractor.
I hold a Class A license in the state of Nevada that expires in 2020. My medical card expired on August 10, 2017. I do not drive a commercial vehicle and don’t plan to, but also don’t want to surrender my commercial license in favor of a regular one. Just in case.
My question is, do I need to carry a current medical card if I am not driving any commercial vehicles? I understand that if I do need to drive a commercial vehicle, I will need to obtain a new card and certify with the Nevada DMV.
@Carsten
Yes, you need a current medical card on file with your CDL, or else your CDL will be downgraded.
If you are not currently driving a CMV, and you want to maintain your CDL but are not in a position to certify for a medical certificate, or do not want to keep your medical certificate current, check with your SDLA. Your SDLA may allow you to self-certify in a category that does not require a medical certificate, if you state allows it.