State-by-state Instructions for Submitting Medical Certificates to State Driver Licensing Agencies

Sep 18, 2026

State-by-state instructions outlining how drivers submit commercial medical certificates to their state driver licensing agencies. The sheet specifies whether each state accepts mailed, faxed, or emailed medical certificates, and provides the corresponding mailing addresses, fax numbers, and email contacts. It also records required submission formats, additional handling steps (such as in-person options), and the consequences for failing to keep medical certification current, including suspension, revocation, downgrades, and re-testing requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Published September 2012 Updated May 16, 2013 Information Sheet for the Public: State-by-state Instructions for Submitting Medical Certificates to the State Driver Licensing Agencies | Does the State: | Accept Mailed-in Med Cert? If YES, mailing address | Accept Faxed Med Cert? If YES, fax number | Accept Email Med Cert? If YES, e-mail address | Other Instructions/Comments; e.g. Start Over? Or, re-applications only? | Consequences for driver's failure to keep medical certification current | Name of Public Point of
Contact | Phone Number of Public Point of Contact | Email Address of Public Point of Contact | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Alabama | YES
Ala. Dept. Public Safety
Driver License Division, CDL Unit
P. O. Box 1471,
Montgomery, Al 36102-1471 | YES
334-353-1980 | YES
[cdlmedicalmerger@dps.alabama.gov](cdlmedicalmerger@dps.alabama.gov) | pdf,jpeg,tiff | CDL cancellation; to reclaim cdl must provide current medical cert/card. | Virginia Franks | 334-353-1934 | [cdlmedicalmerger@dps.alabama.gov](cdlmedicalmerger@dps.alabama.gov) | | Alaska | 1300 W. Benson Blvd, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99515 | 907-269-3774 | [doa.dmv.adl@alaska.gov](doa.dmv.adl@alaska.gov) | If email, pdf format only, please include a good contact number in your email. | Commercial driving privledges will be cancelled for failure to comply. | Lauren Edades | 907-269-3770 | [Lauren.Edades@alaska.gov](Lauren.Edades@alaska.gov) | | Arizona | Medical Review Program MD818Z PO Box 2100
Phoenix, AZ 85001-2100 | 623-925-9323 | Secure email found under "Contact Medical Review" at: [http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/MedicalReview/](http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/MedicalReview/)[ ](http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/MedicalReview/)MedicalReviewProgram.asp | Walk-ins customers can bring cert cards directly to:
Medical Review Program 1452 N. Eliseo C. Felix Jr. Way Avondale, AZ 85323
(they may also walk it into any AZ Motor Vehicle Office to be forwarded to Medical Review Program) | CDL privileges become suspended & revoked | Medical Review Program | 602-771-2460 | [MedicalReview@azdot.gov](MedicalReview@azdot.gov) | | Arkansas | Safety Responsibility Section Ragland Building, Room 1120 PO Box 1272
Little Rock, AR, 72203 | 501-682-2100 | [Mandy.Endsley@dfa.arkansas.gov](Mandy.Endsley@dfa.arkansas.gov) | In Person at the 135 Arkansas Revenue Offices | Per federal regulations CFR 383, 384, 390 and 391, status will be changed to not certified. Sixty (60) days later downgrade process implemented and driver loses all CDL privileges. Twelve months after the downgrade, the driver will be required toretest to obtain a CDL license. | Mandy Endlsey, Manager | 501-683-2504 | [Mandy.Endsley@dfa.arkansas.gov](Mandy.Endsley@dfa.arkansas.gov) | | California | Department of Motor Vehicles
CDL Unit M/S G204
P. O. Box 944278
Sacramento, CA. 94244-2780 | | | | The driving privledge reverts to noncommercial status. The driving record is marked "Not valid for commercial operation"until a valid medical is updated. | CDL Helpdesk | 916-657-5771 or
916-657-5772 | | | Colorado | YES
Colorado Department of Revenue
Attn: CDL Unit 1881 Pierce St. Lakewood CO 80214 | YES
303-205-5709 | NO | | 10th day of an expired medical, med cert status is changed to NOT, a letter is generated and mailed to the indivdual. 23 days later if still no compliance, there will bea cancellation of entire driving privilieges. Compliance only by means of a new DOT or a downgrade to a regular license. No reinstatement fee. No re-qualifying unless over 1 year on either a cancellation or downgrade. | 1. DOT Medical Desk
2. Harry Hutchings
3. Steve Monson | 1. 303-205-5843 2. 303-205-5983 3. 303-205-5829 | [cdlunit@spike.dor.state.co. us](cdlunit@spike.dor.state.co. us) | | Connecticut | 60 State Street
Wethersfield, CT 06161 | (860) 263-5573 | NO | N/A | Disqualify until compliance | Susan Archambault | 860-263-5726 | [susan.archambault@ct.gov]

FAQs

Which states accept mailed-in medical certificates, and what information is required for mailing?

The document lists states that accept mailed submissions and provides each state’s mailing address. It also includes additional requirements where applicable, such as ensuring the medical certificate is current to avoid loss of commercial privileges.

Do states accept faxed or emailed medical certificates, and how can drivers send them?

The table indicates for each state whether fax and/or email submissions are accepted, along with the fax number and email address. Some states specify format restrictions, such as allowing email only in PDF format.

What happens if a driver does not keep medical certification current?

The document details consequences by state, including cancellation of CDL status, disqualification, suspension or revocation, downgrades to noncommercial classes, and requirements to re-test after a specified period.

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