How Do I Apply for a Military CDL Skills Test Waiver?
The Military CDL Skills Test Waiver allows qualified military service members the option to apply for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) without having to take the skills (road) test.
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Get Prepared
- Military service members that satisfy ALL the following criteria are eligible for the waiver. ;
- Active duty or military service members that have been honorably discharged within 1 year or less.
- Active duty or military service members that are experienced in operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that is of the same class and type, for at least 2 years immediately preceding his/her honorable discharge from the military.
NOTE: Military service members that DO NOT meet the above criteria must apply through the regular CDL process. For more information visit the CDL Homepage.
- Military service members must complete the
Military CDL Skills Test Waiver form in its entirety.
- The first page must be completed and signed by the military service member
- The second page must be completed and signed by his/her Commanding Officer (CO).
- The CO must certify what kind of vehicle(s) the applicant has operated, for at least 2 years immediately preceding his/her discharge from the military.
Be prepared to pay all fees.
- CDL Application Fee - $35
- License Fee - $32
- If you currently have a Veteran's (Combat) Status on your License your fees may be waived.
- Military service members that satisfy ALL the following criteria are eligible for the waiver. ;
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Application Process
- Complete the Military Waiver Application and mail it along with all required documents to:
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DDS-CDL Unit
Attn: Military Waiver
P.O. Box 80447
Conyers, Georgia 30013
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- Please allow at least 30 DAYS to process your application. (Incomplete applications or missing supporting documents applications will not be processed.)
- Once processed, an approval letter will be mailed to the military service member along with further instructions.
- The military service member can visit any DDS Customer Service Center to present the approval letter and take the appropriate knowledge test(s).
- The military service member must successfully pass the knowledge test (minimum passing score of 80 for all CDL tests).
- To ensure you have all the necessary documentation/forms please reference the following required documents:
- Completed and signed application for the
Military CDL Skills Test Waiver
- Valid military license or equivalent based on the branch of service if, applicable
- Active Military ID or DD214
- Medical Certification if, required.
( Self Certification-Medical Certification Checklist )
- Real ID Required Documents (if, previously not submitted)
- Completed and signed application for the
- Complete the Military Waiver Application and mail it along with all required documents to:
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Commercial Driver's License Restrictions
Based on the responses from the application, the following restrictions may apply:
- Full air brakes - No restriction code required
- Air over Hydraulic - Restriction code Z
- No Air brakes - Restriction code L
- Only gooseneck truck (no Truck Trailer) - Restriction code O
- Automatic Transmission – Restriction code E
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Things to Note
CDL knowledge (written) test(s) cannot be waived, but with certain MOS/Ratings, you can apply to have an even exchange of Military Commercial Motor Vehicle training and experience for a Georgia CDL. Please view the last page of the waiver application for more details on the Even Exchange Program.