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updated: February 19, 2026
Utah CDL Requirements
All CDL holders have to:
- Certify Driving Type, and
- If required, keep a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT card) on file with Utah DMV.
Self-Certification of Driving Type
Your self-certification of driving type tells DMV which medical qualifications you must meet to hold a CDL.
- Non-Excepted Interstate
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements and have a Medical Examiner’s Certificate. - Non-Excepted Intrastate (Utah only, requires K Restriction)
You must have a Utah Intrastate Waiver card – “K” Restriction – and a Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
You must meet the Utah medical requirements. Applicants must undergo a full physical with a registered medical examiner, submit denied DOT certificates, and meet specific state safety standards. Drivers must request a waiver application after receiving a denied DOT certificate.- Intrastate “K” Restriction
The Utah Medical Waiver Program considers medical conditions in specific categories. For more information see Intrastate Waiver Program. The intrastate only (K) restriction is sufficient to indicate the driver has met the State of Utah medical guidelines for the commercial license. To inquire about more information about the Intrastate Waiver Program, call at 801-965-3819.
- Intrastate “K” Restriction
Complete the CDL Self-Certification of Driving Type – download the form (CDL 42) here from Utah Department of Public Safety.
Submit the form to Utah DLD:
- In Person:
At your nearest driver license office. Utah DLD Office Locations and Hours. - By Mail:
Utah Driver License Division
CDL Med Cert
PO Box 144501
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4501 - By Fax:
801-957-8633 - By Email:
dlmedcert@utah.gov
Documents must be in PDF format.
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate
To obtain and maintain a CDL for non-excepted driving type, you’re required to have a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MCSA-5876) and, if applicable, a valid Utah Intrastate Waiver card.
A DOT physical exam can be administered only by a certified medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry.
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Once the DOT physical exam is complete, the medical examiner’s office is required to transmit your results to FMCSA’s National Registry database. FMCSA’s automated process transmits your results to Utah DLD to update your CDL Motor Vehicle Record.
Medical Certification Update
You are responsible for knowing when your Medical Examiner’s Certificate will expire. Make sure you get a new DOT physical exam before your medical card expires to ensure that a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate is on file for your CDL Motor Vehicle Record.
If your Motor Vehicle Record shows an expired medical card or no update has been made, your CDL will be downgraded within 60 days.
If the status of your driving condition changes since you submitted a previous CDL Self-Certification, then you must also submit a new Self-Certification form.
Other CDL Information:
Utah Dept of Public Safety official website – CDL Information
Utah Driver License Division – Customer Service Section
Suite 2600
4501 South 2700 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84129
Phone: 801 965-4437 or 888-353-4224
Email: dlcontact@utah.gov
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 I self declare as Interstate exempted what does it take to change back to interstate non-exempted?
@ Ted
Best answer will come from your local DLD.
Why is my CDL card due at a different time than my driver license in my birthday? It would be a lot easier to remember it is due on my birthday.
@ Rob
Well here’s an idea, next time you need to get a DOT/FMCSA medical certification examination done, do it on your birthday? What do you think?
This needs to be changed on the website for Utah. CDL holders still have to send in renewed MECs but only have to send in the self-certification form once unless there is a change to the type of certification or a change to the license:
Medical Certification Update
You are responsible for knowing when your Medical Examiner’s Certificate will expire and for providing Utah Drivers License Division with a copy of your new Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Every time you update a DOT medical certificate you must also turn in the self-certification form.
If your DOT medical card expires, and you do not submit a renewed medical certificate your driver license will be downgraded.
Thank You,
@ Shaun W
Just wanted to say Thank you, for bringing updated information to our attention. We are a small team and working to keep everything updated is daunting at times.
The information has been updated and many Thanks to folks like you that help us out.
Can you still get a DOT medical card while being on methadone?
@ Navaeh
Highly unlikely. May depend on class cdl you hold. Class A, no. Lesser class cdl is under the states requirements.
If I’m going for a physical appointment for a class D driver license. Will they suspend my license for having Thc in my system even though im 30 days clean but still show as positive for thc
@ Mosiah
There is no drug testing in the DOT physical. Only if the employer request an additional drug screen could this be an issue. 30 days clean and you should be clear.
can you get a medical card renewed while on seizure medication?
@ Mindy
Depends on the class CDL you carry.
What if you fell on hardship and barely getting back on your feet the DMV told me I have time the 28th of February 22 to renew it I got a job but want to keep my CDL will Utah extend the grace period
@ Andrew
You have until the end of February to get your card into the federal registry. States are different and may give a small grace period. Check with your state for clarity.
I’m not currently driving but have kept my class A just in case. My DOT card expired without me realizing, is there a grace period in Utah? If so how long do I have? I can’t find that answer anywhere. Thank you.
@ Bob
Depending on how long your medical card has been expired, you may just need to get a new card and get it registered with the state. Do it now.