Renew a CDL[1] 
WARNING: Your Standard CDL will not be accepted as proof of identification to board a domestic flight after October 1 , 2020. If you plan to travel and don't have a Passport , we recommend you upgrade to an Enhanced or REAL ID when you renew. Learn more about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2]. Don't delay! Get your Enhanced or REAL ID today. 

You must renew at a DMV office 
You must come to a DMV office [3] to renew a commercial driver license CDL or commercial license permit CLP. Complete this guide to make sure you have the proofs of identification you need before coming. Find your proofs [4 ] You will receive a temporary license to use until your new license arrives by mail within 10 business days. 

What you need to renew a CDL 
In addition meeting the requirements to renew any type of driver license [5], to renew your CDL , you will need to Meet the federal medical certification requirements [6]. You will need to indicate compliance when you answer the required questions on the MV-2CDL which is included with your renewal notice. Have proof of your legal presence in the United States on DMV records. The DMV Document Guide [4] lists all acceptable legal presence and New York State residence proof documents. Please note: You must provide us the original documents (not photocopies), and documents submitted as proof of residence must have your current residence address on it (no P.O. Box permitted). If you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident , you will only need to provide this proof on the first original, amendment, reciprocity or renewal application on or after June 18 , 2015. We will retain the proof on your driving record. If you are temporary visitor , you will need to provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. with every application. Your new document will have the legend NON - DOMICILED and also TEMPORARY VISITOR and the expiration date of your legal status in the United States printed on it. If you indicate the driv

user: Hey there, i'm looking to renew a commercial driving license. Could you guide me a little on that?

assistant: Sure, no problem. Before proceeding, let me tell you won't be able to use your standard commercial license to go on board of a domestic flight after October 1 ,2020.

assistant: In any case, are you planning to go traveling soon? Do you have Passport?

user: Yes, i'm planning to travel but in fact, i don't have passports available.

assistant: Well, to avoid issues in that matter, we would recommend you to upgrade your CDL to an Enhanced or Real ID when you renew.

user: You know, that would be pretty convenient. I'll think about it. Look, i already gathered some requirements, Will i need something else?

assistant: In fact, you'll need to do something else. You need to meet the federal medical certification requirements. Besides, you need to have proof of your legal presence in the U.S.

user: O.k, o.k, i'll write that down right away. See, i would like to talk about some renewal fees, specifically on those for the class H or X.

assistant: For those classes you must pass the hazardous materials knowledge test at a DMV office. That would be within 2 years before your renewal, paying an additional fee of $5 for the test.

user: That fee would be a standard for everyone?

assistant: Sorry, but no. The following counties residents must pay an additional supplemental Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District fee: Bronx, Kings, Brooklyn, New York, Manhattan, Queens. That fee would be $1.00 for every 6 months the permit or driver license will be in effect.

user: What about if i'm a temporary visitor?

assistant: You'll need to provide a proof of legal residence in the U.S.