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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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Can you be taking a prescribed prescription of hydrocodone-acetaminophen and still obtain a fed med card.
@ Vince
The medication will trigger questions about why you take these meds. With proper documentation from your prescribing doctors and a medical release form, maybe.
It is not just the medication that is a question, but the physical, mental and emotional condition you are in also.
if my med card expires do i have to retake any skills or knowledge test in the state of wisconsin
@ Patrick
Best to confirm with your local drivers license department, since this is a state related question.
My license doesn’t expire until 2024. My fed med expired July 2021. Got letter today that my school bus endorsement expired. Does that mean cdl is expired or just that part? Also do I need to get a whole new license? No longer driving bus.
@ Tanya W
Your cdl and endorsements are all state issued, so check with your local drivers license department for your best answer.
I am hauling Intrastate in Wisconsin and my gcwr is under 26,000lbs. do i need a medical card?
If I decide to tow semi’s, do I need a med card, or can I apply for Tier 2 without med card and drive legally in Montana or Wisconsin?
@ Tim
Most states do require a medical card for any driver who operates a vehicle used for commerce. Best check with your local drivers license department for your best answer.
If I have a med card for six months n I go to another company but they require me to have a 1 year card can I get a another physical from a different medical doctor
@ Keith
Yes.
I am 20 years old and have an Illinois class B CDL. Will my Illinois medcard be valid if I am driving a non-CDL vehicle over 10,000 lbs in Wisconsin?
@ Jay N
med-card is good everywhere.
I have a potential employee that is legally blind in one eye. Will he pass the WI DOT physical? Does WI have an exemption form that needs to be completed?
@ Theresa
There are exemption forms from the state. As a legal driver they will need to operate within a limited range, usually. Check with your local DLD for proper directions in this case.
do you need fed med card if you do not drive on the interstate roads?
@ dave
It will depend on your class drivers license and what you are transporting. Check with your state drivers license department.