Washington CDL Requirements

All CDL holders must self-certify in person between January 30, 2012 and January 30, 2014.

If you don’t self-certify before the deadline, Washington SDL will change your CDL record to show “not certified,” and you won’t legally be allowed to operate a commercial vehicle. You can return your status to normal by submitting a self-certification form and, if required, a copy of your medical certificate.

You must visit a driver licensing office to self-certify. Mailed in forms are not accepted.

The category you self-certify will determine whether you have to keep a medical certificate on file with Washington SDL, or not.  
See WA State Licensing Official Site

Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. You must keep a current copy of your medical certificate on file with WA SDL.

Intrastate Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. You do not have to keep your medical certificate on file with WA SDL but you must carry it with you when operating a CMV.

Intrastate
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. You do not have to keep your medical certificate on file with WA SDL but you must carry it with you when operating a CMV.

Per RCW 46.25.055 CDL drivers must carry Medical Examiners Card in Washington.

How to Self-Certify and File your Medical Certificate

• You must submit a completed self-certification form in person at a driver licensing office. Mailed in forms are not accepted.
• Non-excepted interstate drivers must also submit a valid medical examiner’s certificate with the self-certification form.

Keep Your Medical Certificate Current With Washington Department of Licensing

The first time you self-certify as a non-excepted interstate driver, you must submit your medical certificate in person.

After that, you may mail, or fax, or email your new medical certificate before the old one expires.

By Mail:
CDL Medical Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507-9030

By Fax:
360-570-4915

By Email: (please do not email questions to this email)
CDLMed@DOL.WA.GOV

Other Information:
Washington State Department of Licensing – Commercial Driver License (official website)

Self-Certification and Medical Certificate FAQ

Intrastate Medical Waiver:
Intrastate Medical Waivers
Contact: CDL Program DOL Tiffany Cooper 360-902-3819

Questions:

If you have questions about your medical certificate or self-certification, you may call WA SDL at 360.902.3900 or email drivers@dol.wa.gov