Military experience waiver
Starting November 26, 2018 we'll no longer approve a Military Skills Test Waiver at our driver licensing offices. Customers need to submit the form and other required documents to CDLTrainingCerts@dol.wa.gov.
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.
Who Qualifies?
Military drivers who:
- have 2 or more years' experience driving commercial vehicles as part of their military job
- and
- meet all requirements on the Application for Military Skills Test Waiver
and are:
- currently active
- or
- within 12 months of an honorable discharge
How to apply before November 26, 2018
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:
- Application For Military Skills Test Waiver
- Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Commercial Driver Fitness Determination
- Approved documents to show Proof of U.S. Citizenship and Lawful Permanent Residency
- Copy of your DD214, NGB22, or current military ID
How to apply after November 26, 2018
- Take the Application for Military Skills Test Waiver to your Commanding Officer to complete and sign.
- Submit the waiver form to cdltrainingcerts@dol.wa.gov for approval. You'll receive a follow-up email letting you know if the waiver was approved or denied.
- Visit a driver licensing office location to complete knowledge testing. Bring the following:
- Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Commercial Driver Fitness Determination
- Approved documents to show Proof of U.S. Citizenship and Lawful Permanent Residency
- Copy of your DD214, NGB22, current military ID, or equivalent documentation providing your discharge date, or current active status, and the 2 years military driving experience.
- If the waiver form was approved and knowledge test passed, pay fees to have CDL issued.
| For questions about | Contact |
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Veterans Affairs Call: 800.562.2308 |
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Department Of Licensing Email us: CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov |
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Call: 360.753.9875 |
Questions? Need help?
- Email us: CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov
- Call us: 360.902.3900
