Looks like i might not be able to get to California to get my physical done or mail it to them in time ( they want it mailed 30 days before it expires). So if it expires , i know they suspend CDL but can i just get a DOT physical done and then they reinstate it? Or would they make me do CDL tests over again? Is there a grace period. Anyone in California delt with this before?
How do i reinstate my California CDL if my medical expires
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Do you have to get it done in California?
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You can get it done on the very last day before it expires. Get it done(wherever you go) and “WALK IT IN THE DMV OFFICE YOURSELF DIRECTLY” near the closest office. They will put in the there DMV system on the spot. That’s it, nothing to it. And, make sure you get a receipt from them that they entered it, also keep a copy of the DOT physical with you.
Been there, done that.LameMule, nredfor88, Chinatown and 1 other person Thank this. -
I don’t think there is any requirement that the physical has to be in the same state your DL is issued by.
just get it done anywhere , I get mine done at the minute clinic at CVS pharmacy . the doc , or more accurately the nurse practitioner, will enter it into the fed system and then you fax or email or snail mail a copy to the states DMV
I use all three methods so there is almost zero chance they won’t receive it .
I fax it , scan it and email it and snail mail a physical copy.
I have emailed a couple times and then had issues where they said they didn’t get it .Chinatown and feldsforever Thank this. -
Even if your physical expires (and your CDL is downgraded) it will be re-instated as soon as you renew the physical, up to a year. Hand deliver it to DMV office.
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I was told immediately. NO grace period for reinstatement.
I emailed mine. 3 months after it was issued. 6 months after the last one expired. The fed extended and reextended the deadline. I don't know if there's any other extensions.
You can't walk in. Need an appointment.
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I know I submitted it online but I don't remember the process. Take a look at www.dmv.ca.gov
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Medical Examination Submission Form - California DMVDiesel Dave Thanks this. -
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