Alabama - Obtain Medical Examiners Certificate for Drivers

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Medical Examiners Certificate for Drivers, the applicant has to Mail the application to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. The applicant has to schedule an appointment for a physical examination. The exam will include a review of the medical history and a physical exam to check his/her vision, hearing, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. The concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set after receiving the application. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgement receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. The medical examiner will conduct the physical examination and ask questions about the medical history. If the applicant meets the medical standards, the examiner will issue a MEC.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Driving license
• Social Security card
• Medical certificate
• Fee receipt
• Passport-size photographs
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
Contact - 1-800-832-5660
Contact link
Field office link

Eligibility

• A driving license holder who intends to obtain medical examiners certificate is eligible to apply

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15-30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant's Legal Name
• Examiner name
• Examiner contact number
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate Expiration Date
• Medical Examiner’s State License, Certificate, or Registration Number
• Driver’s License Number
• Signature
• Issuing State/Province
• Applicant address
• Contact details

Need for the Document

• In the United States, a Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) is a certificate that commercial drivers must obtain to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The MEC is issued by a certified medical examiner who has evaluated the driver's physical and mental health to ensure they meet the medical standards required for safe driving.

Information which might help

• For More Information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• The MEC exam typically includes a review of the driver's medical history, a physical exam to check vision, hearing, blood pressure, and other vital signs, and a urine test to screen for drug or alcohol use. The medical examiner will also ask about any medical conditions or medications that the driver is currently taking.