Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles - Policy 101.00 Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL - Section 1 - Issuance of Driver’s License

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Policy 101.00 Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL outlines how Louisiana OMV issues commercial learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses to individuals domiciled in foreign jurisdictions. It sets an effective date and cites federal and state authorities, specifies eligibility limits (including H-2A, H-2B, E-2 status, and ineligibility for Canada/Mexico citizens), and explains restrictions for HAZMAT endorsements. It also details required documents, residency and identification proof, license expiration rules tied to I-94 or one year, and conditions for renewals, duplicates, or downgrades based on changing issuance policy.

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Policy 101.00 Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL - Section 1 - Issuance of Driver’s License

Issuance scope and eligibility

Renewal, duplicates, and downgrades

Updated FMCSA regulations and status requirements

Ineligibility and endorsement limits

General issuance rules and expiration

Required documents

Louisiana Department of Public Safety Office of Motor Vehicles Policy 101.00 Non-Domiciled CLP and CDL Section: 1. Issuance of Driver’s License Effective Date: 07/26/2021 Revised Date: 05/29/2026 Authority: R.S. 32:408 (5) 49 CFR 383.71 (f)(2) 49 CFR 383.5 49 CFR 383 .23(b)(1) To view Louisiana Statutes: [http://www.legis.state.la.us/](http://www.legis.state.la.us/) • Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a CLP or CDL issued to an individual domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction, meeting the requirements of §383 .23(b)(1) 1 A Permanent Resident per FMCSA needs to be issued a regular CLP and CDL that does not have limited term. Contact CDL Helpdesk at 225-925-4195 to have limited term removed before issuing. • Louisiana stopped issuing Non-Domiciled CLP and CDLs on October 2, 2025 and is not going to resume issuing Non-Domiciled CLP and CDLs. • If a current applicant with a Non-Domiciled Louisiana CLP/CDL wants to renew or get a duplicate, OMV is no longer allowing this issuance, and the applicant must downgrade. • If the applicant will not downgrade, then contact the CDL Helpdesk at 225-925-4195 to put a 552 violation on the record. If Louisiana resumes issuing a Non-Domicile CLP/CDL, below is the updated regulations provided on September 29, 2025 by FMCSA. • To be eligible for a Louisiana issued CDL, CLP requirements must be met, and the individual must have a status of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2. o If no longer eligible, the individual must downgrade to a Class E (operator’s) or Class D (chauffer’s) license. ▪ If the individual does not comply with the requirements to either produce required documentation or downgrade the credential within thirty (30) days of the office visit, the CDL status will be disqualified indefinitely. • Citizens of Canada or Mexico are ineligible for a Louisiana issued non-domiciled CLP and CDL. • If a citizen of Canada or Mexico, individuals must obtain a CDL from Canada or Mexico, “because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has determined that commercial licenses issued by Canadian provinces and territories and the United Mexican States are in accordance with the standards established by the FMCSA rules”.2 • Non-domiciled CLP or CDL applicants are not eligible for a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsement. General: • A non-domiciled CLP and/or CDL may be issued from an Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) field office only. • The foreign license is not required to be surrendered to acquire a non-domiciled CLP or CDL. • Expiration of the non-domiciled credential will be for the duration of the date indicated on the I- 94 or one year, whichever is sooner. o The expiration date shall not exceed one year. Required Documents: • An unexpired foreign passport (accompanied by an approved I-94/I-94A at every issuance) documenting the most recent admittance into the United States.3 • Proof of Louisiana Residency • Proof of Identification • Social Security Number • Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, signed and dated by a medical professional indicating they are able to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) . Related Policies: Section 1, Policy 1.01, Commercial Learner’s Permit Section 1, Policy 6 .00, Identification Requirements Section 1, Policy 6 .02, Driver’s License Issuance for Aliens Temporarily Residing in Louisiana Section 1, Policy 41 .00, Social Security Verification References: 1 – Electronic Code of Federal Regulations, Definitions (383 .5), retrieved from [https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text](https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text) idx?SID=396d99847bc2ed880a3fd2de0f77d967&mc=true&node=se49 .5.383_ 15&rgn=div8 2 – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, May a Foreign Driver with an Employment Authorization Document Obtain a CDL to Operate a CMV in the United States (383.23) , retrieved from [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III

FAQs

What is considered a “Non-Domiciled” CLP or CDL under this policy?

It refers to a CLP or CDL issued to an individual domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction who meets the requirements referenced in §383.23(b)(1).

Why did Louisiana stop issuing non-domiciled CLP and CDLs, and what happens to current holders who want renewal or duplicates?

Louisiana stopped issuing non-domiciled CLP and CDLs on October 2, 2025 and will not resume. For current applicants requesting renewal or a duplicate, OMV no longer allows that issuance and requires a downgrade; if the applicant won’t downgrade, the CDL Helpdesk can put a 552 violation on the record.

Which applicants are eligible for a Louisiana issued CDL under the updated requirements, and what if they are no longer eligible?

Eligibility requires meeting CLP requirements and having a status of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2. If no longer eligible, the individual must downgrade to a Class E (operator’s) or Class D (chauffer’s) license within thirty days of the office visit to avoid indefinite disqualification.

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