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: I want to renew my CDL, I need some info about it, please.

assistant: Attentive to this: Your Standard CDL will not be accepted as proof of identification to board a domestic flight after October 1, 2020.

assistant: Do you have a passport to travel?

user: Yes, I got it.

assistant: Ok. Please, we recommend you upgrade to an Enhanced or REAL ID when you renew. Get more information about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents. 

user: What if I don't have time to get a Real ID?

assistant: Please, get you Real ID today or as soon as possible.

user: What do I need to renew my CDL?

assistant: You must meet the requirements to renew any type of driver's license, in addition to other requirements.

user: I have a revocation. Is this a problem?

assistant: Yes, because we will reject your application.

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

assistant: In that case, you must pass the hazardous materials knowledge test at a DMV office within 2 years of your renewal and pay an additional $5 fee for the test. If you are a resident from Bronx , Kings Brooklyn , New York Manhattan , Queens , Richmond Staten Island ; Dutchess , Nassau , Orange , Putnam , Rockland , Suffolk or Westchester, you must pay a supplemental Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) fee. The MCTD fee is $1.00 for every 6 months the permit or driver license will be in effect.

user: Where should I renew?

assistant: You can renew a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial license permit (CLP)  at a DMV office. You must complete a guide to make sure you have the proofs of identification you need before coming.