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CDL medical certificates
How can I update my commercial driver's license medical certificate?
What do I need to update my CDL medical certificate? (Choose tab)
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Online
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By mail or fax
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Self-service station
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Office visit
To update your CDL medical certificate online, you will need:
- A completed CDL Self-Certification Form
- An updated valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (also known as a DOT Medical Card) to upload, if you have certified to non-excepted interstate driving
To update your CDL medicate certificate by mail or fax, you will need:
- A completed CDL Self-Certification Form
- An updated valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (also known as a DOT Medical Card) to upload, if you have certified to non-excepted interstate driving.
Mail or fax the forms to:
Michigan Department of State
CDL Help Desk
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
517-636-4359
This transaction is not available at self-service stations.
To update your CDL medicate certificate at our office, you will need:
- A completed CDL Self-Certification Form
- A completed Commercial Driver License Certification (BFS-103), if you are updating your medical certificate and applying for a first-time commercial driver’s license or renewing your license
- An updated valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (also known as a DOT Medical Card) to upload, if you have certified to non-excepted interstate driving
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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How can I find out if my medical certificate is up to date?
You can view your medical certificate information using online services.
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How much does it cost to update my CDL medical certificate?
There is no cost to update your CDL medical certificate information. However, if you previously certified to interstate driving, and you correct your CDL driving type to intrastate only (Michigan-only driving) when your medical certificate is updated, you must apply for a corrected CDL showing the “K” restriction for intrastate driving. The cost is $18 to have the license corrected. A new photo license will be mailed to you.
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I need to change my CDL driving type and update my CDL medical certificate - can I do that online?
You can certify to a different type of driving using online services. Note: If you previously certified to interstate driving, and you need to change your driving type to intrastate only (Michigan-only driving), you can update your information online or at a Secretary of State office but you must also apply for a corrected license, which will show the “K” restriction for intrastate driving. The cost is $18 to have the license corrected. A new photo license will be mailed to you.
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I have a CDL medical variance - what do I need to do?
If you have an FMCSA medical variance, such as an FMCSA waiver letter or skills performance evaluation, you must schedule a visit to a Secretary of State office. FMCSA medical variance documents won’t be accepted if sent by mail or fax, and they can’t be updated online.