CDL Approved Documents

All Commercial Drivers Must Provide Proof Of:

• Your State residency you are applying for
• Lawful permanent residency, U.S. citizenship, or non-domicile document

Proof of State Residency

 If you are transferring your CDL, or transferring and getting a CLP added, you only have to show 1 document. If you already have an enhanced document, you have already satisfied this requirement.

Acceptable Documents Must:

• Show your current residence address (unless noted below).
• Show your first and last name
• If you’re married, you can use documents in your spouse's name. You'll need to show your marriage certificate.
• If you are under 26 years old you may use documents in your parent or guardian's name.
• If you're 18 to 25, you’ll need to show proof of relationship but your parent or guardian doesn’t need to be present. Examples of proof of relationship include:
• Birth certificate.
• Adoption decree
• Court issued custody decree
• If you are 18 years old or over and have a court-assigned guardian due to mental or physical limitations, you may use documents in your guardian's name.
• You must show the court decree assigning guardianship.
• Your assigned guardian must be with you and have a valid proof of their identity.
  

Show One Of The Following

• State vehicle registration or title (a quick title isn't acceptable)
• Cell phone bill or statement
• Home utility or service document for address such as:
• Bill.
• Statement.
• Hook-up order.

• Bank or credit card document (statement, card mailer, etc.)
• State voter card
• State school transcript or report card.
• Tribal ID
• Proof of homeownership (mortgage documents, property tax documents, deed, title, etc.).
• Selective Service Card
• Concealed weapons permit from your county (license to carry a concealed pistol)
• Homeowner's or renter's insurance policy
• Auto insurance policy, declarations page, or binder
• Consulate ID card or Mexican Federal Electoral card
• Pay check or pay stub with the employer's name and phone number or address
• State professional license (nursing, physician, engineer, pilot, etc.)
• W-2 form from an employer or form 1099
• Moorage document
• Letter attesting residence in alternate housing. The letter must be on company letterhead with a phone number for use in verification of the facility. Alternate housing includes:
• Assisted living.
• College campus.
• Mission.
• Senior housing
• Shelter.
• Retirement home.
• US military document
• Certified State marriage certificate
• Form DS-2019
  

Proof of Lawful Permanent Residency, U.S. Citizenship, or Non-domicile Document

All commercial drivers must provide proof of lawful permanent residency, U.S. citizenship, or non-domicile document when applying for or renewing their commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP). If you can't provide these documents, you'll need to surrender your CDL.

For Current CDL and CLP Holders This Means:

• You're only required to present this proof at your next renewal or other change to your record. This includes name, address, and endorsement changes. You can renew or make changes to your personal driver license. It's not affected by these requirements.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or non-domicile document is not required to replace a lost, damaged or stolen card. You can buy a duplicate CDL and CLP online or at any driver license office.
• You must provide 1 of 8 federally approved, government-issued documents. Photocopies aren't accepted. Obtaining duplicate documents can take several weeks. Begin the process immediately if you don't currently have at least 1 in your possession. If your name on an approved document doesn't match what's on record, you'll also need proof of your name change. This may consist of 1 or more of the following documents:
• Marriage Certificate.
• Divorce Decree.
• Court Order Name Change.
• Valid U.S. passport that shows the name change.
• Driver License, ID card, or photo Instruction Permit on file in the previous name and a document in the current name.
• Make an appointment at a driver licensing office location to complete your transaction.

Non-Domicile CDL

You are now ready to schedule your final state exam.  Your school will be the one to set up your test for you. Ask them what the time and location of the exam is.

The Following Documents are Acceptable To Prove

Non-domiciled:

The following documents are acceptable to prove non-domiciled:

• Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
• Unexpired foreign passport with an approved unexpired I-94 form (electronic or document)