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: Yeah, hi, i'm looking for some info on self- certification.

assistant: Are you going to self-certify?

user: Yes, i want to do that.

assistant: That's ok. You'll be complying with the new federal regulations that require from all commercial drivers to certify to DMV the type of drive they are performing.

user: Ok, thanks. In that regard, my CDL was recently downgraded because that lack of certification in my medical situation, can i have it back as it was before?

assistant: Yes, you can. You'll need to visit a local DMV office in order to upgrade back.

user: Got it. Um, i was told i need to be signed up into DMV's page to check my certification status, is that correct?

assistant: Well, it certainly will make your process more easy for you. Being signed up, you'll just need to go to License Status section, so you can determine how is it going with youe self-certification driving type, medical certification status and medical certification expiration date.

user: Ah, certainly sounds great. I'll sign up later. Other thing, i'm not so good with dates, is any way you can remind me when some of my documents is about to expire?

assistant: No problem. DMV take care about that, sending you reminders about your CDL and medical certifications status and related information, including expiration dates.