DOT physical certification.

Are they still listed on the FMCSA National Registry ?

 

I always go walk my in directly to DMV. And I guest a receipt confirming it was entered.

 

Is that even an option now with the updated regs? I always emailed mine to the DMV but this last go around the docs office handled it.

 

Most states cant do that anymore

 

Exactly what I been doing since 2015 after a mere glitch got my cdl demoted…. Dr. forgot to sign the line where his license expires…..

 

So what happens is the Doctors office loses it, or emails it incorrectly? Do they send you a receipt or copy that DMV relieved it ? Then your out across the country and get pulled it for inspection and they tell you your medical is expired, and you try to explain that your drs office handle it. Anyways, here in California, it’s the drivers responsibility to get it file at DMV. Best insurance one could have. Like I mentioned, I always walk mine in and get the confirmation printed on the spot.

 

I get a full paper copy of it like before. Not sure if they are emailing it or submitting it to some sort of portal honestly.

The NRII rule was published in 2015 however compliance was not enforced until July 2025 apparently.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/...fy-launches-digital-medical-certification-cut


Something disappointing though-

https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot....nriilearningcenter/Driver Fact Sheet 2025.pdf

"Medical examiners will no longer be required to issue the original/paper Medical Examiner’s Certificate to CLP applicants and CDL holders"

 

I could see the the fraud going on, heck, back in the day one would just get the medical card itself and fill it out and sign it, I remember one guy doing just that, and when he had to show it to a LEO, the LEO told him to next time don’t forget to sign “M.D.”(medical doctor) after your signature . Anyways, here in California, as far as I know, they want you to walk in your own form. I can’t speak for other states.