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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
June 23, 2025: FMCSA electronic reporting requirements for DOT Medical Certificates will be fully enforced.
See detailed information at FMCSA Medical Examiner Certificate Reporting Requirements for CDL Drivers
CDL Drivers
The good news:
• You no longer have to go through the hassles of updating your medical card with your SDLA.
• You no longer have to carry your medical card with you.
Is there ‘not so good’ news?
Safeguard your CDL! How does the new DOT Medical Certificate reporting process affect your CDL?
Non-CDL Drivers
The electronic reporting requirements do not affect non-CDL drivers.
• The medical examiner must give you a physical MEC Form MCSA-5876.
• You should keep your medical certificate available at all times whilst driving a CMV.
• You will still need to provide a copy of the MEC to the companies you work for.
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If your dot medical card expired in the state of Nevada how long do you have to renew it before they downgrade your cdl thanks
@ Duane
That will be a question for NV. drivers license department. Most states are running a little behind, so you may have a short window before being downgraded.