Oregon CDL Requirements

All CDL holders have to certify driving type, and if required keep a valid medical card on file with Oregon DMV. Your certification of driving type tells DMV which qualifications you must meet to hold a CDL.

• Non-Excepted Interstate  (NI)
  You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
• Non-Excepted Intrastate  (NA)
  You must meet Oregon state qualification requirements standards.

If you cannot meet the Federal DOT medical qualifications, you may qualify for an Oregon Waiver of Physical Disqualification, acceptable for use in intrastate commerce only.

CDL Self-Certification

You’ll be required to certify driving type each time you renew, replace or upgrade your CDL at a DMV office. You might also be required to certify driving type at the same time you submit a Medical Examiner’s Certificate as a result of a written request from DMV.

Submit the following two documents:

1. Self-Certification of CMV Driving Type – download the form (735-7369) here from Oregon Department of Transportation.
2. Copy of your valid DOT medical card (medical card only, not the long Waiver of Physical DisqualificationWaiver of Physical Disqualificationform). DOT medical cards are often two-sided or have two parts. Ensure you submit a copy that is complete and legible. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.

You may fax a legible copy of your medical certificate. However, unless your CDL is in danger of cancellation, DMV suggests you mail a copy of your certificate. To ensure accuracy, write your name and license number legibly on a separate piece of paper enclosed with the documents.

By Mail:
DMV Driver Safety
CDL Medical Certification
1905 Lana Avenue NE,
Salem, OR, 97314

By Fax: 
503-945-5329

Medical Certificate Update

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

You are responsible for knowing when your Medical Examiner’s Certificate will expire and for providing DMV with a copy of your new Medical Examiner’s Certificate. You must maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate on record with DMV at all times. If your Medical Examiner’s Certificate expires before DMV receives a new card, you will be sent a CDL cancellation notice that will be effective 30 days later. However, once your medical certificate expires, you may not legally operate a CMV.

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

By Mail: Include your name and license number legibly on a separate piece of paper.
DMV Driver Safety
CDL Medical Certification
1905 Lana Avenue NE,
Salem, OR, 97314

By Fax: Include your name and license number legibly on a separate piece of paper.
503-945-5329

By Email: It must be a copy in .jpg or .pdf format. Please add your name and driver license number to the email.
DSMEC@odot.state.or.us

Other Information:

Oregon CDL Medical CertificationFAQs

Information For CDL/CMV Medical Examiners