Michigan - Apply for Commercial Driving License

ProcedureEdit

When ready to apply for your first CDL, come to a local Secretary of State branch office to:

Show proof of Social Security number (Social Security card, payroll check stub, W-2 Form).

If you are applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, you must present proof of the following:

Federal Security ThreatAssessment
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Applying_for_lic_or_ID_SOS_428_222146_7.pdf

Required DocumentsEdit

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

To locate your nearest branch office, follow the link below : http://services.sos.state.mi.us/servicelocator/branchofficelocator.aspx

EligibilityEdit

CDL Eligibility and Requirements

AgeEdit

You must be age 21 to drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines (interstate). You may drive a commercial motor vehicle in Michigan (intrastate) at age 18. To transport hazardous materials in a quantity that requires the vehicle be marked or placarded, you must be age 21 or older, present proof ofU.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residenceand present aFederal Security Threat Assessment.

Driving RecordEdit

Before you can obtain an original CDL, you must qualify for the license based on your driving record. Any of the following will disqualify you from obtaining a CDL: Inability to make the necessary certifications contained on the CDL Certification Form, BFS-103 (Appendix Aof the Michigan Commercial Driver License Manual). Having a license from more than one state. A current suspension, revocation, denial, or cancellation of your license. Conviction of any six-point violation in the 24 months immediately preceding application. Conviction for operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired in the 24 months immediately preceding application. A suspension or revocation in the 36 months immediately preceding application. Suspensions for Failure to Appear in Court (FAC), Failure to Comply with a Judgment (FCJ), failure to appear for re-examination, financial responsibility, non-sufficient funds checks, and a suspension or revocation for a temporary medical condition does not disqualify an applicant for a CDL.

Medical and Physical RequirementsEdit

Unless exempt, you need to comply with federal or state medical/physical requirements before receiving a CDL. When applying for your CDL, you will sign a statement that says all necessary medical/physical requirements have been met. Before taking any CDL skills tests, you must provide a valid medical examiner's card or medical waiver card to your examiner which allows you to operate your commercial motor vehicle. Ask your employer about these medical/physical requirements.

How Can I Get Additional Information on Medical/Physical Requirements?

For information on:

Intrastate(in Michigan) medical/physical requirements and state commercial vehicle rules and regulations, contact:

Michigan Trucking Association
1131 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-1951
www.mitrucking.org

Interstate(across state lines) medical/physical requirements and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, contact:

FederalMotor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
219 W. Allegan St., Room 219
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Telephone:(517) 853-5990.
www.fmcsa.dot.gov

Note:The FMCSA (Michigan Division) does not distribute medical forms or rulebooks. Forms are available on the FMCSA website listed above.

School busmedical/physical requirements, contact:

Michigan Department of Education
Office of School Support Services
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Telephone: (517)373-6388
www.michigan.gov/mde

FeesEdit

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ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

A commercial driver license is needed if you are operating a vehicle:

With a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
Towing a trailer or other vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more
Designed to transport 16 or more people (including the driver)
Carrying hazardous materials in amounts requiring placarding.

Required InformationEdit

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Department of State offers the commercial driver license in a standard and enhanced version. The enhanced CDL is an attractive alternative to the standard CDL because it allows you tore-enter the U.S.by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean without the need to show additional identity or citizenship documents at the border. Drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 who are a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident can operate a commercial vehicle only in Michigan. You must be at least 21 to operate a commercial vehicle across state lines or to transport hazardous materials in amounts requiring placarding.

Information which might helpEdit

All Secretary of State offices issue the enhanced driver's license and state ID card. Branch offices will also process license and state ID card renewals, address, name or date of birth changes and duplicates - if your card is lost, damaged or stolen.

The Secretary of State Mobile Branch Office also issues enhanced licenses and ID cards.

To find the branch office nearest you, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,1607,7-127-1640_14837-34560--,00.html

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cdlmanul_16090_7.pdf

For online services visit: https://onlineservices.michigan.gov/ExpressSOS
To Contact the Secretary of State visit: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-13162-25634--,00.html
To find the branch office nearest you, please visit:

http://services.sos.state.mi.us/servicelocator/branchofficelocator.aspx