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NEVADA DMV MODERNIZES CDL MEDICAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Motor Carrier Medical Examiner Certificates go Electronic Starting June 16

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that effective June 16, all medical examiner certificates (MECs), Form MCSA-5876, will be received electronically from the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) National Registry and paper forms will no longer be used as proof of medical certification. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) drivers should be aware of this federal mandate to avoid issues with their MEC being updated electronically.

“This is yet another electronic shift that we are excited for,” said DMV Director Tonya Laney. “Drivers no longer have to come into an office to turn in their MEC, which will ultimately reduce foot traffic. The digital presence is sure ramping up in every aspect at the DMV!”

If a driver needs to change their status to an excepted status, in which a medical examination is not required, an office visit is required and qualifications can be reviewed here.

Drivers should ensure their CDLs or CLPs are not expired, as they can be auto downgraded to Non-Commercial Driver’s License (NCDL) privileges only. During this downgrade period, drivers are not permitted to operate a commercial motor vehicle. A trip to the office to receive a NCDL is not necessary if a CDL or CLP is auto downgraded; non-commercial driving privileges will still be upheld with current licensure. CDL and CLP privileges will be restored once an MEC is electronically submitted to the DMV by a FMCSA medical examiner.

“For our drivers who are going through the process of licensure, be sure to provide your information as accurately as possible to your examiner,” said Laney. “Any errors will hinder your MEC transmittal to our office.”

See more information about CDLs here.

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