DOT Physical · Medical Examiner's Certificate
Renewal Countdown
Enter your exam date and the certification length shown on your Medical Examiner's Certificate — see your exact expiration date and when to book your renewal.
There is no grace period once a DOT medical card expires — you are not legally certified to drive a commercial motor vehicle from the day it lapses, even before your state formally processes the license downgrade.
Typical certification lengths (for reference — your examiner decides yours)
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These are typical patterns from FMCSA's Medical Examiner's Handbook, not guarantees — your examiner sets your actual certification length based on your exam.
Sourced from 49 CFR 391.45 and the FMCSA Medical Examiner's Handbook (2024 edition), last checked August 2026. FMCSA rules can change — confirm your exact status against your own MEC or CDLIS driver record.
This tool only counts forward from the certification length shown on your own Medical Examiner's Certificate — it does not determine how long your certificate is valid for. Your medical examiner sets that based on your exam and health history, up to a 24-month maximum set by FMCSA. Confirm your exact expiration against your actual MEC or CDLIS driver record.