New Commercial Licensing Requirements: Effective May 10, 2017
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Effective May 10, 2017, pursuant to federal law, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will require all new and existing commercial driver license (CDL) applicants to provide DMV with the following:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship/lawful permanent residency/legal presence
- Proof of residency (domicile).
The new requirements apply to original and renewal CDL applicants, as well as CDL cardholders who request a license upgrade. Applicants who have started their CDL application, but have not completed the process by May 9, 2017, will be required to meet the new requirements.
For full information on the new requirements, click here.
