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 need more info on self-certification

assistant: Do you need to self-certify?

user: No

assistant: Do you want to know the self-certification driving types?

user: No

assistant: Do you want to know what happens if your driving type changes?

user: Yes

assistant: 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

user: What do I do next if my driving type changes?

assistant:  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

user: When will I know if the DMV has received my self-certification?

assistant: DMV is entering commercial driver self - certification and medical certification data daily, however due to the volume of responses it could take a period of time for a driver record to be fully updated

user: What happens if my CDL was downgraded because of your " not certified " medical status

assistant: You will need to visit a local DMV office to upgrade your license back to a CDL

user: Do I need a medical examiners certificate?

assistant:  If you expect to operate in an excepted driving type EA or EI then a Medical Examiner s Certificate is not required. You will need to have the appropriate restrictions added to your driver s license A3 and/or K