DMV Announces Streamlined CDL Medical Certification Process

Effective Monday, June 23, holders of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in West Virginia will no longer be required to submit a Medical Examiner’s Certificate to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Instead, the medical provider conducting the physical examination will directly enter the information into a secure database, which will automatically be transmitted to the DMV.
Under the new process, medical providers will have until the close of business the day following the examination to input the information into the system. As a result, CDL holders will no longer need to submit a paper copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate to the DMV. While the certificate can still be obtained from the provider, it is not necessary for submission to the DMV.
This change is designed to help drivers update their medical records more quickly and accurately, reducing the risk of issues such as downgrades or being placed out of service due to an expired medical card. The DMV encourages all CDL holders to stay current with their medical certifications to ensure uninterrupted service.
Additionally, there will be no paper medical certificates accepted after Monday, June 23.