DOT medical certificate (ME Certificate) renewal
Keep a current DOT medical certificate, carry it, and self-certify it with your state DMV.
- Filed with
- A certified medical examiner + your state DMV
- Cost
- Exam typically $75–150
- Time
- Exam ~30–45 minutes
What you'll need
- Photo ID
- A list of your medications
- Glasses/hearing aids if you use them
Step by step
- 1
Find a certified examiner
Use the National Registry to find one near you.
- 2
Pass the DOT physical
You'll get your ME Certificate (medical card).
- 3
Self-certify with your state DMV
Submit the new card so your CDL isn't downgraded.
Worth knowing
- Renew on or before the date on the card (max 24 months, less if monitored).
- Missing the DMV submission causes a CDL downgrade.
Fact-checked June 2026. Fees, screens, and dates change — always reconfirm at the official source at filing time.
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