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 have questions about self-certification

assistant: Are you asking on behalf of yourself?

user: Yes i need help understanding self-certification

assistant: To be in compliance with federal regulations, all commercial drivers are required to certify to the DMV the type of driving they perform or expect to perform. If you self-certify to a non-excepted driving type NA or NI are also requited to submit a copy of their USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate.

user: Does this make my driving legal?

assistant: Yes this will satisfy the new federal regulations

user: What happens if my Medical Examiners Certificate expires before i replace it with a new one?

assistant: To avoid your status and license from being downgraded it is important to keep your information up to date and not allow it to expire.

user: What are the requirements for working for a private company that provides bus service to a local school system?

assistant: It is acceptable to choose El

user: How can i be sure that the DMV has received the necessary paperwork from me to drive types NI and NA?

assistant: If the DMV has received the required paperwork your medical certification status will be "certified". Otherwise your status will be considered "not certified"

user: Can i keep my CDL but with restrictions on it?

assistant: Yes you are eligible for Excepted Intrastate Operation (EA). Make sure that your CDL has the restrictions: K CDL Intrastate Only and A3 Med Cert Exempt