CDL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS - Proof of Status - Proof of Domicile

Sep 16, 2026

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CDL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS outlines legal and administrative proof needed to obtain or renew an Arizona commercial driver license. It explains that applicants must provide evidence of authorized presence under federal law and proof that Arizona is their State of Domicile. The requirements specify original or certified English documents, detailed options for proving legal status, and a separate set of acceptable documents showing name and physical address without a P.O. Box, with key timing constraints such as documents dated within 30 days.

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CDL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

All Applicants must provide

Document format and name-change requirements

PRIMARY – Proof of Status

Proof of Domicile

Additional review and document retention

CDL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS 96-0526 [R09/17](R09/17 azdot.gov)[ azdot.gov](R09/17 azdot.gov) Clear Arizona Revised Statutes 28-3153(D) and FMCSA regulation 49 CFR 383.71 provide that a commercial driver license must not be issued or renewed without proof that the applicant’s presence in the United States is authorized under federal law . In addition, FMCSA regulation CFR 383.71 requires each person applying, transferring or renewing a commercial driver license to provide proof that Arizona is their State of Domicile . Identification requirements may change without notice . All Applicants must provide: 􀀻 Current CDL credential or state issued motor vehicle record (within thirty (30) days of issue) 􀀻 Properly completed Medical Examiner Certificate form 􀀻 Proof of domicile 􀀻 In addition, Commercial Learners Permit Applicants must have an AZ driver license and provide proof of one year driving experience documentation | 􀁹 All documents must be originals or certified copies, in English, certified by the issuing agency.
􀁹 If your current legal name is different from your Primary document, you must show legal proof of each name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption or court order . In addition, you must first change your name with the Social Security Administration . | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | PRIMARY – Proof of Status
All applicant must provide one of the following:
􀂈 Birth Certificate issued by any state , city or county of the US or by Puerto Rico (Issued July 1, 2010 or after) , the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Hospital and church records/certificates, California Certified Abstracts of Birth or birth certificates labeled as information only are not acceptable.)
􀂈 US Certificate of Birth Abroad ( FS-240,545 or DS-1350)
􀂈 Unexpired US Passport or US Passport card ( Enhanced State issued DL/ID or Enhanced Tribal Cards are equivalent to a US passport card. Evidenced by the word“Enhanced” printed on the card. )
􀂈 US Certificate of Naturalization
􀂈 US Certificate of Citizenship
􀂈 Valid, Unexpired Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card, I-551 issued by USCIS or INS.
􀂈 Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by DHS, Form I-766 or Form I-688B, except for an EAD issued to persons domiciled in Canada, Mexico or with one of the following category codes: A11 (Deferred Enforced Departure), C14 (Deferred Action), C33 (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) .
􀂈 Unexpired foreign passport excluding Canada and Mexico with a valid unexpired U.S. Visa affixed, accompanied by an approved I-94 with a work authorization stamp documenting the applicants most recent admittance into the United States .
Social Security Number verification document
(Must provide one of the following, except when applying for a duplicate or CDL renewal. )
􀂈 Social Security Card (card cannot be laminated)
􀂈 W-2 Form
􀂈 SSA – 1099 Form
􀂈 Non-SSA – 1099 Form
􀂈 Pay stub with the customer name and full Social Security Number on the form . | | Proof of Domicile
All applicants must provide ONE of the Documents listed below which must contain your name and physical address (no Post Office Box) :
􀂈 A valid Arizona Driver License or one expired less than one year showing an Arizona address .
􀂈 A deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, current mortgage payment booklet, or a current residential rental/lease agreement.
􀂈 A valid, unexpired voter registration card.
􀂈 An electric, water, natural gas, waste management, satellite television, cable television, or telephone statement dated within 30 days of the date of application .
􀂈 A current homeowners or renters insurance policy or homeowners or renters insurance statement.
􀂈 A current Arizona vehicle registration .
􀂈 A high school, college, or university report card or transcript for the current sc

FAQs

What federal and Arizona rules govern CDL issuance or renewal in this requirement list?

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-3153(D) and FMCSA rules prohibit CDL issuance or renewal without proof the applicant’s presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. FMCSA also requires proof that Arizona is the applicant’s State of Domicile.

What are the main documents all applicants must submit?

Applicants must provide a current CDL credential or state motor vehicle record (within 30 days), a properly completed Medical Examiner Certificate form, proof of domicile, and additional items for Commercial Learners Permit applicants regarding an AZ driver license and one year driving experience documentation.

What documents can be used to prove legal status (PRIMARY – Proof of Status)?

Acceptable options include a qualifying birth certificate, U.S. birth abroad certificate, unexpired U.S. passport/passport card (including enhanced card equivalence), certificates of naturalization or citizenship, permanent resident card/ALIEN card, eligible EAD categories, and certain foreign passports with an approved I-94 and work authorization documentation, plus Social Security verification documents where required.

How must applicants prove domicile, and what address format is required?

Applicants must provide exactly one document containing their name and physical address, not a P.O. Box. Examples include an Arizona driver license, deed or mortgage or lease documents, voter registration card, utility statements dated within 30 days, insurance policies/statements, Arizona vehicle registration, and certain tax or financial institution mail dated within 30 days.

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Jacob