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Wisconsin CDL Requirements
Federal regulations require that all CDL holders self-certify their category of commercial operation by January 30, 2014.
The State of Wisconsin requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as ‘Excepted’.
Interstate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. You are required to submit your Fed Med card to the DMV and keep it updated.
Intrastate Non-Excepted
You must meet the Federal DOT medical certificate requirements. You are not required to submit your Fed Med card to DMV.
Self-Certify Online With Wisconsin DMV
- Click this link to Self-certify Online.
Print a copy of your application. Note: The copy is not valid to present to law enforcement or as proof you meet the commercial medical standards. The actual medical certificate and information on your record are the true verification that you meet these standards.
- If you self-certify Interstate Non-Excepted, then you must submit your Fed Med card.
Upload File types accepted are PDF, JPG, GIF or PNG (not to exceed 5 MB).
If you are not able to upload the file, then you may submit a copy of your medical certificate to the DMV by mail or fax.
By Mail:
Wisconsin DMV
P.O. Box 7995
Madison, WI 53707-7995
By Fax:
608-261-8201
Note:
Although most certificates are added to your record in two to three business days, it may take up to 10 business days to complete this process.
Keep Your Medical Certificate Current With Wisconsin DMV
Before your medical card on file with Wisconsin DMV expires, submit a copy of your new Medical Certificate online, by mail, or by fax.
Online:
As described above for self-certification.
By Mail:
Wisconsin DMV
P.O. Box 7995
Madison, WI 53707-7995
By Fax:
608-261-8201
Other Information:
Wisconsin DMV official website – Self-Certification Information Page
Questions? Phone: 608-264-7049
Questions? Wisconsin DMV email service
Information for Diabetes and Vision Waivers for Wisconsin Intrastate Commerce
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 a DOT card good for 3 months. I need to get tested for sleep apnea, if I have it and treat it, am I ok to drive?
@ Screech
Yes and you will need to provide documentation each time you go for a DOT medical examination.
went to renew medical card and they said my neck was too fat now what ????
@ Troy d
Go get a second opinion elsewhere.
I have an employee that had a minor stroke. He was back to work in a week and half. When he had an eye exam, he was told that his CDL will be suspended for one year. We have a local guy that had a similar stroke, back in a short time and went right back driving. Can you tell me if the year suspension is really true? If we have his DL run, through the state (Wisconsin), his CDL is valid. Help?
@ Bob P
CDL is state issued and the DOT medical certification examination is federal. If your driver is a class A, then he falls under more stringent qualification standards for DOT and the one year hold, post stroke, is valid. (according to the FMCSA guidelines) If your driver is class B or other, then he would fall under the states variances and may be able to return to driving sooned.
I do construction and occasionally tow in excess of 10,000 lbs but not more than 26,000 lbs do I need a med card?
@ Ryan S
It’s not just the weight but whether the work vehicle you drive is being used for commerce. Check with your states drivers license depart for the best answer.
does a pacemaker disqualify for a fed med card
@Paul
No, but you need supporting documentation form your primary doctor. Your medical card will be limited to one year.
Can a medical examiner forces you to get a sleep study done in Wisconsin? I recently went in for my physical and my BI is 30 and neck size is 16″ and she only gave me a 3 month card and said I need to get a sleep study and then she will adjust my med card. This doesn’t seem right.
@Derek
Go get a second opinion some place else.
See these article on sleep apnea screening for more information.
Drivers who live in Wisconsin and who drive vehicles at their company in Illinois that are DOT but do not meet the DOT standard for CDL – only engage in intrastate travel (local roads around company property) are being told by their local Wisconsin license bureau that their DOT medical cards must be marked INTERSTATE YES since they drive their OWN CARS across state lines in order to reach their workplace.
Is this correct??
Can I get my cdl temps card without having my fedmed card present, intrastate, tier3.