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Oklahoma CDL and DOT Medical Card Requirements

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Oklahoma CDL Requirements

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be adding your medical certification status and the information on your medical examiner’s certificate to your Commercial driver’s license system (CDLIS) record.

Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.

 

Starting January 30, 2012 and no later than January 30, 2014, all Oklahoma CDL holders must provide information to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety regarding the type of commercial motor vehicle operation they drive or expect to drive.

If you are operating Interstate Non-Excepted, you will also be required to submit a current medical examiner’s certificate to obtain a “certified” medical status as part of your driving record.

If you do not provide DPS with your self-certification and your medical examiner’s certificate and any required variance document by January 30, 2014 – DPS will notify you that you are no longer medically certified to operate a CMV in Non-Excepted Interstate commerce. DPS will then remove all your CDL privileges from your license.

 

Submit Your Self Certification Affidavit and Medical Certificate to Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Submit the following two documents:

  1. Oklahoma Commercial Driver Licensee Medical Self-Certification Affidavit – download the form here from Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety.
  2. Copy of your valid DOT medical card. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.

By Mail:
Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety
CDL Administration
PO BOX 11415
OKC, OK 73136

By Fax:
405-419-2196

By Email:
mec@dps.state.ok.us

 

Keep your Medical Certificate current with Oklahoma DPS

If you self-certify Non-Excepted Interstate and submit a medical certificate, you are required to keep a valid medical card on file with Oklahoma DPS.

If you fail to keep your medical examiner’s certificate up to date, Oklahoma DPS will notify you that you are no longer medically certified to operate a CMV in non-excepted Interstate commerce. DPS will then remove all your CDL privileges from your license.

Submit a legible copy of your medical certificate (medical card only, not the long form) to the Oklahoma DPS:

By Mail:
Oklahoma Dept of Public Safety
CDL Administration
PO BOX 11415
OKC, OK 73136

By Fax:
405-425-2060

By Email:
mec@dps.state.ok.us

 

Oklahoma DPS News Update:

Reported from Oklahoma Department of Public Safety official website

Temporary Extension for Downgraded CDL Drivers

Oklahoma City- The Department of Public Safety announced today they will begin to implement a temporary extension for CDL holders who have been downgraded due to failure to timely submit an updated medical examiner certificate or complete a self-certification form. The temporary extension will allow applicants to have the downgrade of their CDL removed while giving them until December 31, 2014 to successfully complete all required examinations for their specific class of license.This temporary extension does not waive any applicable fees or any requirements necessary to be issued a new license or maintain a current CDL.

The Process For Drivers To Follow

Persons that have had his or her CDL downgraded must call (405) 425-2020 or go to the Department of Public Safety’s website at https://www.ok.gov/dps/Obtain_an_Oklahoma_Driver_License_ID_Card/ to obtain the Oklahoma Commercial Driver Licensee Medical Self-Certification Affidavit form and the Temporary CDL Medical Requirement Extension form. These forms must be completed in its entirety and returned to the Driver License Services Division via facsimile, (405) 419-2196 emailed to mec@dps.state.ok.us ; or presented in person to a Driver License Examiner. A complete copy, front and back, of the required documents must accompany the form.

If the individual does not have access to the above website, or would prefer to telephone the Department, they should call (405) 425-2020. Please keep in mind there are several thousand individuals that have been affected by this downgrade; therefore, it may be difficult in reaching the Department by telephone.

All forms received by facsimile or email will be processed as they are received. The license holder will be notified by telephone or email immediately upon the completion of the upgrade. The Department’s goal is to process each upgrade by the close of business of the next business day.

The Forms You Will Need

  • Medical Self-Cert Affidavit
  • Temporary Extension Form

 

Other Information:
Link for Oklahoma CDL Self Certification Frequently Asked Questions

 

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. Marjorie says

    October 26, 2022 at 11:02 am

    I work for a transportation company. When a CDL driver’s physical is nearing expiration, we have him go get a physical and then send it to DPS at the email address provided. If they do not respond can the CDL driver continue to work or does he have to wait for gov to respond that they have updated the database and recorded his physical? Can he drive if he has a copy of his new physical/medical card even if DPS has not responded to me sending it in?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      October 27, 2022 at 7:09 am

      @ Marjorie
      Most states are running behind and as long as the driver has a valid card in his possession, he should be fine.

      Reply
  2. Toni A says

    July 5, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Beyond frustrated!!!!! Tried several times to email all the med forms, and the web address is wrong?! med@dps.state.ok.us doesn’t work.
    Been on hold for 15 minutes, trying to get this handled.
    Please. Help.

    Reply
    • Toni A says

      July 5, 2022 at 11:22 am

      mec@dps*
      I typed it wrong that time, but not the 3 times I tried sending his med card.

      Reply
  3. Brandi R says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Need assistance with medical card we have submitted self certification form Need to verify that they have received this

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      June 22, 2022 at 6:37 am

      @ Brandi R
      That will require checking with your local drivers license department for their process.

      Reply
  4. Keith says

    April 17, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    I had a class A since 2007. In December 2021 I needed the star in the upper right corner. I was told I would have to self surrender my class A and obtain a class d here in Oklahoma. I had until 08/31/2023 on my class A. I want my class A back. But must I retake all the test.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      April 18, 2022 at 6:31 am

      @ Keith
      Does not make sense. Most people were simply given/sent a new license with the star on it. Would recommend you go to the drivers license department and speak with a supervisor regarding this situation.

      Reply
  5. Corey says

    March 4, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    Is there somewhere we can check online for current self certification in Oklahoma. I had a to emailed in from state facility in earlyJanuary and it’s now March and my employer is still not seeing this updated in the system

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 5, 2022 at 6:38 am

      @ Corey
      That information is at a state level and should be available with your local drivers license department. Make further inquires with them.

      Reply
  6. Edward W says

    February 17, 2022 at 11:39 am

    Is there a grace period in Oklahoma on med exam cards.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 18, 2022 at 6:57 am

      @ Edward W
      End of February to get it done and registered.

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    February 13, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    Can you have a cdl in oklahoma if you have diabetes

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 14, 2022 at 7:13 am

      @ Emily
      Since cdl’s are state issued you would need to confirm with your local drivers license department.

      Reply
  8. Ricky T says

    January 6, 2022 at 12:53 pm

    Where is the expiration date located on my Medical Certificate

    Reply
  9. Kenneth P says

    July 1, 2021 at 11:05 am

    Do I understand it correctly that if a CDL driver in Oklahoma claims only intrastate driving that a medical card is not required? Is this true?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 8, 2021 at 9:12 am

      @ Kenneth P
      That may or may not be true. You want to confirm your answer with your local drivers license department. Since each state is different and operates on differing guidelines and requirements, then they are the ones you need to talk to.

      Reply
    • Mark m says

      September 20, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      I work for Cleveland country no out of state trucking last time I renewed they told me I was Exempt

      Reply
      • Trucker Docs™ says

        September 21, 2021 at 9:33 am

        @ Mark m
        Just confirm this statement with your local drivers license department.

        Reply
  10. Billie J says

    March 12, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Is there a website to check whether your medical card is current/valid? I have faxed it in, but have no confirmation that it was received.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      March 14, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      @ Billy J
      Your local/state drivers license department should be able to answer your questions.

      Reply
  11. Tamela W says

    February 2, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    Can you show me the website or give me a link so I can download the Health form for CDL driver to take to the doctor for my physical? My doctor told me I need to bring this document to him.

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 3, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      @ Tamela W
      Any DOT/FMCSA registered doctor will have these forms on hand for you.

      Reply
  12. Zack says

    August 2, 2019 at 10:03 am

    How long after your DOT physical expires does it take before you have to retake the test in Oklahoma?

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      August 11, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      @ Zack
      You need to check with Oklahoma DMV for the best answer. Most states just want to see a valid medical card as soon as possible before forcing you to redo cdl.

      Reply
  13. Kassie A says

    February 22, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    Can I use a ID card if I do not have a valid drivers licence to get my CDL process going. I let my CDL lapse

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      February 26, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      @ Kassie A
      Check with your state drivers license department for the best answer.

      Reply
  14. Greg says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I have a class A CDL in Oklahoma. I was stoped in a personal vehicle and discovered my license had expired the day befor. Is there a grace period at all on the license??

    Reply
    • Trucker Docs™ says

      July 29, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      @ Greg
      You need to check with your local DLD for the answer.

      Reply
    • Manson says

      April 4, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      Yes Ada ok
      Dmv
      Sucks
      Because of the idiots that run it and it has been this way for years and only gets worse
      As the years go by

      Reply
      • Manson says

        October 4, 2021 at 2:23 am

        This is very true

        Reply
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