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How often must I renew my CDL?
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Each state has different guidelines as to when you must renew your commercial driver license (CDL). Commercial license renewal guidelines and renewal due dates are established by local Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
The guidelines are listed in DMV drivers manual. The purpose of the guidelines is to ensure that each CDL driver remains physically and mentally fit to operate the motor vehicles.
The below guidelines show when you must renew your CDL. Look for the state that you want to apply for a CDL in or where you already have your license to see what that state’s license renewal requirements are.
The guidelines are listed in DMV drivers manual. The purpose of the guidelines is to ensure that each CDL driver remains physically and mentally fit to operate the motor vehicles.
Commercial License Renewal Schedules by State
Following are state-by-state CDL license renewal guidelines. This information is also found in your state’s CDL drivers handbook. Other information included in the handbook might cover a CDL practice test, information included on the actual written CDL test, and what to expect from the driving test or road test.The below guidelines show when you must renew your CDL. Look for the state that you want to apply for a CDL in or where you already have your license to see what that state’s license renewal requirements are.
| Renew Every 4 Years | Renew Every 5 Years | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | ||
| Alaska | x | ||
| Arizona | x | ||
| Arkansas | x | ||
| California | x | ||
| Colorado | x | ||
| Connecticut | x | ||
| Delaware | x | ||
| Florida | x | ||
| Georgia | x | ||
| Hawaii | Renew after 6 years and every 2 years if older than 71. | ||
| Idaho | x | Can also renew for 8 years if between 21 and 62 years of age. | |
| Illinois | x | ||
| Indiana | x | ||
| Iowa | x | ||
| Kansas | x | ||
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | ||
| Maine | x | 4 year renewal if older than 64. | |
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | ||
| Michigan | x | ||
| Minnesota | x | ||
| Mississippi | x | ||
| Missouri | x | ||
| Montana | x | Drivers older than 70 years have shorter renewal periods. | |
| Nebraska | x | If younger than 21, must renew on your 21st birthday. | |
| Nevada | x | ||
| New Hampshire | x | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | Can also renew for 8 years. | |
| New York | x | ||
| North Carolina | x | ||
| North Dakota | x | ||
| Ohio | x | Renew on your 21st birthday if younger than 21. | |
| Oklahoma | x | ||
| Oregon | Renew for 8 years. | ||
| Pennsylvania | x | ||
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | ||
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | ||
| Utah | x | ||
| Vermont | Renew for 8 years. | ||
| Virginia | x | ||
| Washington | x | ||
| West Virginia | x | ||
| Wisconsin | Renew for 8 years. | ||
| Wyoming | Renew for 3 to 7 years. License expires on your 21st birthday if you are younger than 21. | ||
| Washington DC | x |
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