What must I do if I get a NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE? 
If the cause is You must immediately submit a copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit. If the cause is You must immediately submit an updated copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit. If the cause is You must contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA or your Medical Examiner to have this issue resolved. You can send the required documents to DMV by mail, fax or e - mail. Mailing address : NYS DMVMedical Certification UnitPO Box 2601Albany , NY 12220 - 0601 Fax : 518 486 - 4421 / 518 486 - 3260 e - mail : [ email protected] [1 ] Drivers can monitor their own CLP / CDL medical certification status through MyDMV [2] and subscribe for text and/or email notifications [3]. 

What will happen if I don't respond to the NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE? 
Failure to respond to the NOTICE OF NON - COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE will result in your Commercial Driver License automatically being downgraded to a Non - CDL class and/or your Commercial Learner Permit being cancelled as of the effective date on the notice. We strongly recommend that you submit your required information to the Medical Certification Unit at least 20 days before the effective date of the downgrade. This will allow for receipt and processing time. If the downgrade / cancellation occurs , your must complete and present an application to reinstate your commercial privileges in person at a DMV office. All normal transaction fees will apply. If you are a Commercial Learner Permit holder , you will need to retake any applicable knowledge tests you passed more than 180 days from the date you apply for reinstatement. If you no longer want a Commercial Driver License/ Commercial Learner Permit , you can get a non - commercial duplicate license online [4] after the Effective Date on the downgrade notice. The commercial

user: I'm currently contesting my License downgrade on the basis of it being unfair. What happens if I don't comply with the notice that I received?

assistant: If you don't respond in time, your license will automatically be downgraded. It is recommended that your information be submitted 20 days or more before the date to the Medical Certification Unit to allow for processing time.

assistant: Once the license is downgraded there are steps that need to be taken to reinstate past privileges

user: My lawyer says that I will win my contestation and won't need to take the steps to have my license put back to normal.

assistant: Do you have a Commercial Learner Permit?

user: I don't know what that is, please explain.

assistant: If you have a Commercial Learner Permit you will need to retake previous tests that you passed.

user: What if I have caused an accident recently?

assistant: Your driver's license might be suspended depending on the circumstances.

user: Is there any way to change the date of the notice by 20 days so that I can have the time to submit my info to the Medical Certification Unit?

assistant: If your circumstances are deemed urgent by our assessors, the date might be pushed to later.

assistant: Or you might take steps to cancel your license if you no longer need a Commercial class License or Learner's Permit.

user: No I most definitely need my Commercial License back.

user: What happens when my license gets downgraded, can I drive my regular car?

assistant: Non-commercial duplicate licenses can be obtained online after the date stated on the downgrade notice.

user: Will I lose my license if I operate a Commercial vehicle?

assistant: You may be charged with violating the Vehicle and Traffic Law without proper medical certification.