DOT Medical Card, Permit, & ELDT Information
Quick Links
DOT Medical Card
National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Search
The first step to getting your CDL is to go to a medical examiner and have a physical to get a DOT Medical card. This card is needed to test for your permit and needs to be renewed every 1 to 2 years.
Once you have a valid DOT medical card, you can book the test for your CDL permit (in the state you live in). You do not need a school or trainer to prepare you for your permit test. See below for state requirements and study materials to get you ready for your permit test.
Upon renewing your DOT Medical card each time, you will be required to do a "Self-Certification" to link it to your CDL.
Upon passing the permit test and obtaining your ELDT Theory certificate, you're ready to start your hands-on road test training with us.
Study Materials
You can obtain a permit study book from your nearest DMV/RMV.
Full Manuals from DMV & RMV
NH Permit Practice Tests
MA Permit Practice Tests
Schedule Your NH Permit Test
Review the NH requirements here. Once that is done, use the button here to get to the appointment booking page. Choose "CDL Permit/Endorsement Knowledge Test" & follow prompts.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PAY FOR YOUR CDL LICENSE WHEN YOU ARE AT THE DMV FOR YOUR PERMIT TEST! IT SPEEDS UP BOOKING YOUR ROAD TEST!
Schedule Your MA Permit Test
This page has a lot of information on the MA requirements. Make sure to review it all and then choose "Start your application online" to book your CLP test.
EDLT Theory Training
If you are applying to obtain a Class A CDL or Class B CDL for the first time, you must take and pass the Class A or B Theory Course.
ELDT Theory Course MUST be completed before you can book your road test. You can do this before starting our BTW & Range training or during our program, but we would recommend you acquire this before starting your hands-on training.
The state will NOT let you book a road test unless you complete the ELDT Theory training.
An affordable ELDT Theory Course can be found at: www.ELDT.com and only costs $25! Once you completed the ELDT Theory Course a Certificate will be issued and they will submit your test score to the RMV/DMV for your state.
We will need a copy of your License/Permit and DOT Medical card before you get started.
You will need to bring those to your first training session.
Pay for your NH CDL License
New Hampshire requires that your road test be paid for in person at the DMV before your road test can be booked. We book your road test, but cannot until you pay for your license!
HOW TO: Easiest- Pay for your license when you pay your permit fees at the DMV. Otherwise, visit any NH DMV and pay for your license as soon as you start our program. You can make a "permit test" appointment online then just tell them you need to pay for the license when you get there.
NOT SURE IF YOU PAID THIS YET? Call 603-227-4000 Option #3 to check.
You are NOT booking a road test, you are paying for your license and MUST do that in person. Tell them your school is booking a State Trooper Detail for your road test and you are just checking to see if you need to go to the DMV to make the payment.
Pay for your MA CDL License
Massachusetts does not require that your license be paid for online before we can book your actual road test. You must pay it before they will issue your license though. You cannot pay this over the phone or in person, you must pay it online.
HOW TO: Scroll down to the "Make a Payment" section and then choose the "Pay License and Road Test Fees" option.
IF THERE ARE NO FEES TIED TO YOUR LICENSE, IT HAS BEEN PAID.
Self-Certification
When you get your CDL for the first time, the state will link your DOT medical card to your CDL.
Every time you renew your DOT medical card after that, you will need to link it to your CDL license through self-certification. It's a very easy process and they should send you a reminder letter that it's time to renew your DOT medical card and self-certify.
In NH there is a form you can print and email, fax, or mail to them. In MA you can print a form or submit it right through the website.
NH Self-Certification
MA Self-Certification
MA Information on Self-Certification
MA Self-Certification Printable Form
MA Self-Certification Online Form
Scroll down to the "Self-Certify a Commercial License" option in the first column under Driver Licensing and Permits for the online form.