In September The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted an emergency waiver in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for states, CDL holders, CLP holders, and interstate drivers operating commercial vehicles. The waiver allows for DMV to stop the downgrade of CDLs due to the expiration of a driver’s DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Many drivers are unable to schedule an appointment with a medical provider listed on the national registry.
Drivers whose MEC expired on or after March 1, 2020, and before June 1, 2020, must have a current, valid MEC on file with DMV by October 31, 2020. On November 1, 2020, drivers in this category who do not have a MEC on file will be placed in a not certified status and will be notified that their license will be downgraded from a CDL class to a non-CDL class. Drivers must submit the MEC to the Medical Certification Unit as soon as possible to ensure the MEC is posted to the driver record by October 31.
Drivers whose MEC expired on or after June 1, 2020, must have a current valid MEC on file with DMV by December 31, 2020. On January 1, 2021, drivers in this category who do not have a MEC on file will be placed in a not certified status and will be notified that their license will be downgraded from a CDL class to a non-CDL class. Drivers must submit the MEC to the Medical Certification Unit as soon as possible to ensure the MEC is posted to the driver record by December 31st.
To obtain a USDOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate click here. To submit the Medical Examiner’s Certificate to DMV:
Email: dmv.sm.cdlmedcertunit@dmv.ny.gov
Fax: 518-486-4421 or 518-486-3260
Mail:
NYS DMV
Medical Certification Unit
PO Box 2601
Albany, NY 12220-0601
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