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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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Can you update your physical 3 days before it expires or do you need to do it sooner
@ Garrett
Mostly make sure you have time for the information to get into the system. Government bodies are not the most effective or efficient.
If my medical card expires how long do I have in Virginia before my license is downgraded
@ David
CDL’s are state issued and each state is different. Check with your local drivers license department for the best answer.
Does anyone know do I have to have my DOT physical to apply for a learner’s permit for CDL Class B or can I take the test and pass and then go get the DOT physical.
@ Delontae B
This question would be best answered by your local drivers license department.
How do I find out if my Physical has been registered
@ Timothy P
You will have to confirm with your local drivers license department. Most states require that you register your physical with the state.
Does a driver need a DOT Medical Card if operating a non-CDL box truck commercially?
@ Dave
Each state is different on their requirements for medical cards. Best to check and confirm with your local drivers license department. Most states require the medical card. Make sure you inform the medical examiner that you are not a class A CDL holder. You will fall under the states guidelines and variances, not DOT/FMCSA.
How can I get a dot medical card where do I have to go or do
@ Baron R
Click on Virginia DOT physical doctors and look for an examiner in your area.
If you have already taken your DOT physical and have your card . Where do you send your DOT card too. Because all the DMV request you must make an appointment.
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@ Karen L
With the covid restrictions everything is different. Check with your local drivers license department and see if they have a way to fax, e-mail, or send by snail mail.
If your dot medical card expires how long do you have to get a new one before they cancel your cdl.
@ CI
Each state is different. Some states invalidate your cdl at midnight of the expiration date on the medical card. Others may have a narrow window to update the medical card before downgrading your cdl. Best bet is to get a new medical card asap and get a confirmed copy to the state the same day.
Update March 24: FMCSA has issued a Notice and a Waiver allowing a grace period for expired medical cards during the COVID-19 national emergency.