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: Give me some info about how to renew a CDL

assistant: You have to know that your Standard CDL will not be accepted as proof of identification to board a domestic flight after October 1 , 2020

assistant: Do you plan to travel and do not have a passport?

user: Yes, that's correct.

assistant: Ok. We recommend you upgrade to an Enhanced or REAL ID when you renew. Please, find out more info about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents.

user: What if I  indicate the driving types NI Non-excepted Interstate or NA Non-excepted Intrastate on my renewal?

assistant: Then, you have to provide a legible copy of your current USDOT Medical Examiner's Certificate to DMV if it is not already on file. Please, see Federal Requirements for Commercial Driver License (CDL) Applicants MV-44.5 to help you determine your driving type

user: And what if I have an endorsement of H or X?

assistant: You have to pass the hazardous materials knowledge test at a DMV office within 2 years before your renewal and pay a fee of $5 for the test. Residents of the following counties must pay a supplemental Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) fee : Bronx, Kings Brooklyn, New York Manhattan, Queens, Richmond Staten Island; Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester. The MCTD fee is $1.00 for every 6 months the permit or driver license will be in effect.