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Virginia CDL Requirements
Federal regulations require all Virginia CDL holders to certify the type of commercial operation they’re engaged in.
You have until January 30, 2014 to provide DMV with your Commercial Driver’s License Self Certification form and if applicable, any medical documentation.
Existing CDL and CDL instruction permit holders will be notified by mail of the new CDL certification and medical requirements. Included in the letter is a FAQ sheet and a CDL Self Certification form.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements or have a state-approved Medical Waiver.
Submit Your Self-Certification and Medical Certificate to Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Submit the following two documents:
- COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL) SELF-CERTIFICATION – download the form (DL 8) here from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Copy of your valid DOT MEDICAL CARD or your state-approved medical variance/waiver letter. Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible.
By Mail:
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver Support
PO Box 27412
Richmond, VA 23269-0001
By Fax:
804-367-6692
Online:
Submit online at https://transfer.dmv.virginia.gov
Uploaded documents must be in a .pdf, .jpeg, .doc or .doc* format.
Instructions on how to submit online can be found here.
In Person:
Visit any Customer Service Center.
Keep Your Medical Certificate Current With Virginia DMV
Before your medical card expires you must have a new medical examination and obtain a new medical certificate. You are responsible for providing your valid medical certificate to Virginia DMV.
If you do not keep your medical card up to date with Virginia DMV you status will be changed to “not-certified”, your CDL will be canceled and your driver license will be downgraded.
You may submit your new medical certificate by mail, fax, or online, as described above.
Other Information:
Virginia 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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I forgot to turn my new va cdl medical card in when DMV requested it they never expired just forgot to turn it in what will happen will I have to take all the test over
@ Tim
Most likely, all you need to do is get a copy to VA DMV.
Had a fall which resulted in a crushed skull and small brain bleed made a full recovery no memory loss or seizures how long can it be before I hold a medical card my current one is good for 8 more months
@ Derrick
Your medical card is invalid as of the date of the accident. You will need a medical release form from your doctors. Depending on the extent of the brain injuries, you may have a waiting period. Your examining doctor will be able to guide you through the process.
Is a non CDL driver required to take a drug test for a DOT physical if your company doesn’t require it?
@ Otis
No drug testing during a DOT examination, just pee in a cup for blood, protein and sugar.
MEDICAL CARD EXPIRED 06/20/17 WHEN DOES CDL STATUS GET DOWN GRADED AND FOR HOW LONG ALSO WHAT MUST BE DONE TO REGAIN STATUS.
@William
You’ll need to check directly with your local drivers license department. Each state treats this process differently.
My medical card expired in Virginia how long do I have before they downgrade my CDL
i need to know too.. same here in Virginia…
Can a doctor revoke your dot car due to default..meaning my card don’t expire til April 2022…so I came in thinking it was this year…so he did the physical then said I need to do a sleep test cause of my neck being 18 inches…so he revoke my card for the whole ..year now I have til July to do this ..test..is that legal
@ Erwin B R
The DOT/FMCSA has no requirements for a sleep study testing unless the driver presents with a multitude of signs and symptoms. Go elsewhere for a new examination/second opinion. The doctor should have looked at your present medical card and informed you of your mistake on the date.
My CDL’S renewal is 9/8/17.
I am on the road. what is the time limit on that date for the renewal ?
@Vanessa
Check with your state DLD.
I have a box truck with 16′ box F450 and I use it for flea markets and such. Why do I need a medical card in Maryland? I keep getting tickets for not having one. Seems that it would be more for commercial drivers
I just moved from Florida to Virginia, I have a CDL, to get it transfered to VA do I need to get a DOT physical card first, or will they use my FL DOT physical card to transfer?
@ Icey
Your medical certificate is good in all 50 states, no need to shift until new card is required by the Fed.
I have a question ,what kind of hair drug test do most companies use these days?Is it just a 5 panel or what because I’m suppose to go to a company orentation soon and they do urine and hair for pre employment just wondering what’s the normal test.Any feedback would be greatly appriciated.
@ c.a.
Most companies use the basic 5 panel.