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Vermont CDL Requirements
If you hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or are applying for a CDL, you are required to certify the following information with Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles:
- The type of driving you are engaged in (interstate or intrastate) and
- Whether or not you are subject to or exempt from the Federal DOT medical examination requirements.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements.
All CDL holders must continue to carry all medical certification documents with them at all times even after completing the self-certification process with DMV.
Submit Your CDL Medical Certification to Vermont DMV
Submit the following two documents:
- CDL Medical Certification – download the form here from Vermont DMV.
- Copy of your valid DOT medical card (not the long form). Enlarge the copy to ensure that all information is legible. If your medical examiner’s certificate is only valid with a vision, diabetes or a skills performance evaluation waiver granted by FMCSA, you must also provide a copy of your waiver.
By Mail:
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Commercial Driver License Unit
120 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05603
By Fax:
802-828-5548
By Email:
DMV.MedCert@vermont.gov
For email submission documents must be scanned.
Keep Your Medical Certificate Current With Vermont Agency of Transportation
You must ensure that your medical documentation on file with DMV remains current and accurate. Failure to maintain current medical documentation on file with DMV may result in a suspension and/or downgrade of your CDL.
You may submit your new medical certificate by mail, fax, or email as described above.
Other Information:
Link for Vermont CDL Self Certification Information
Questions? Phone: 802-828-0598 or 802-828-2085
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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I have my CDL can I keep it without my med card? I don’t plan on driving for a year.If I change my mind do I go update my med card?
@ Dayton W E Sr
Most states require a valid medical card to maintain a cdl. If you let the medical card lapse for a period of time you may need to re-test. Best to confirm with your local DLD for guidance.