Transitions to Electronic Submission of Medical Certificates for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA), want to prepare customers for the upcoming implementation of the Medical Certification Integration Final Rule, National Registry II (NRII). 

Beginning February 24, 2025, all CDL Medical Certificates must be submitted directly to FMCSA by the CDL customer’s Medical Examiner. This only applies to CDL customers who are required to have medical certifications.  DDS will not be permitted to accept Medical Certificates by mail, email at [email protected], uploaded through our Online Services or in-person at any of our Customer Service Centers (CSCs) after February 24, 2025.  Customers should note:

  • With the implementation of NRII, medical providers will input the medical information into the National Registry, and FMCSA will then transmit it to DDS.
  • Effective Monday, February 24, 2025, DDS can no longer accept medical certificates directly from Commercial Motor Vehicle “CMV” drivers in any form, i.e., mailed, paper, faxed, online or in-person at CSCs. To streamline the process, all medical certificates must be submitted electronically to DDS via FMCSA. 
  • To ensure a smooth transition to NRII, please ensure that any current supporting medical documentation is sent via email, uploaded through our Online Services, or presented in-person at our local Customer Service Center by Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 
  • Please allow 48 business hours from your medical examination before checking the status of new or updated medical certifications via Online Services. 

For complete driver and testing information, please visit www.dds.georgia.gov.