Self-Certification 


1. Why do I have to self-certify? 
New federal regulations require all commercial drivers to certify to the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV the type of driving they perform or expect to perform. Drivers that self - certify to a non - excepted driving type NA or NI are also required to submit a copy of their USDOT Medical Examiner s Certificate. This is a nationwide safety initiative that affects commercial driver in all states. 

2. What are the self-certification driving types? 
Non - Excepted Interstate NI : Commercial driving operation is permitted across state lines , and you are required to meet the Federal medical requirements Non - Excepted Intrastate NA : Commercial driving operation is restricted to New York State only , and you are required to meet the Federal medical requirements Excepted Interstate EI : Commercial driving operation is permitted across state lines for excepted operation only and you are exempt from the Federal medical requirements Excepted Intrastate EA : Commercial driving operation is restricted to New York State, permitted for excepted operation only and you are exempt from the Federal medical requirements. 

3. What if my driving type changes? 
If your driving type changes , you must go into your local DMV office to change your self - certification driving type and have your license amended to add or delete the appropriate restrictions. A transaction fee will apply. If you are self - certifying to a non - excepted driving type NA or NI you will need to bring a copy of your valid USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate if it is not already on file with DMV. 

4. Can I change my self-certification driving type online? 
No , you must go into a DMV office. 

5. I am eligible for an excepted operation, but I have a valid DOT Medical Examiner s Certificate. What driving type should I certify to? 
You should certify to the type of driving in which you operate or expect to operate , and your CDL will have the restrictions

user: i'd like to learn more about self-certification


assistant: sure, what would you like to know?


user: why do i have to self-certify?

assistant: there are many different types of reasons you need to self certify. what would you like to know?

user: I just want to know why i have to self certify. could you explain it a little bit more

assistant: there are many different types of self-certification driving. would you like to know the types?

user: yes please, what if my driving type changes?

assistant: if your driving type changes you must go to you local DMV to change it 

user: null


user: what driving type should i choose if i have a current CDL license with no restrictions but no medical examiner certificate? I don't use my CDL license to drive commercially but don't want to downgrade because it is a while before it expires.

assistant: you will need to go to the DMV to change it as it is a requirement for all CDL drivers to certify to the type of driving in which they operate.

user: what driving type should i certify to if i have a DOT Medical examiner's certificate?

assistant: you should certify to the type of driving in which you operate

assistant: perhaps you should consider having the NI driving type?