Military experience waiver

Things to know

If you drove trucks in the military, you may be able to get a CDL without having to take a skills test or provide a training certificate. Knowledge tests can't be waived.
You can't get a passenger or school bus endorsement under this waiver. You must complete a skills test and submit a training certificate.
A CDL is not allowed an indefinite military expiration. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 383.73(b) (9)) doesn't allow expirations beyond 8 years.

Military drivers who are:

Currently active
or
Within 12 months of having a honorable discharge, and
have 2 or more years of driving commercial vehicles as part of your military job, and
meet all requirements on the Application For Military Skills Test Waiver.

Take the Application For Military Skills Test Waiver to your Commanding Officer to complete and sign.

Visit a driver licensing office location to complete knowledge testing. Bring the following:

For questions about	Contact
Commanding Officer's signature Assumption of Command Orders DD214 or NG22 forms Military ID	Veterans Affairs Call: 800.562.2308
CDL Knowledge Testing	Department Of Licensing Email us: CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov
Medical Examiner's Certificate Application For Skills Test Waiver form requirements	Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Call: 360.753.9875