The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Commercial driver license (CDL) and commercial learner permit (CLP) expiration dates have been extended by FMCSA until August 31, 2021, as long as they were not expired prior to March 1st, 2020. Medical certificate expiration dates have been extended until August 31, 2021, as long as they were not expired prior to March 1, 2021.
ALERT: Intrastate drivers with a “K” restriction are required to have a valid DOT medical card on their person.
Subchapter 1 - Procedures for Obtaining and Maintaining a Driver License or Identification Card
Subchapter 5 - Medical Aspects
Subchapter 9 - Certified Schools and Designated Examiners [Revoked]
Subchapter 11 - Certified Schools and Designated Class D Examiners
