Who is responsible for notifying the State that I have a valid medical certificate?

The certified medical professional that performed the physical and certified the driver is required to send electronically, by midnight the following day, a record of everyone that was certified by him or her to the FMCSA.  However, the driver is ultimately responsible for the notification to the state.

You can submit your medical certificate online by visiting our Customer Service Center at (https://cdltn.zendesk.com) and clicking Submit A Request or by e-mail to ([e-mail]).

You may also submit by Certified U.S. postal mail to:

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Commercial Driver License Division

1150 Foster Avenue

Nashville, TN 37243

Tennessee Dept of Safety Website

For added convenience you may also Renew your CDL; Order a Duplicate CDL; and submit your Self-Certification Affidavit and Medical Exam Certificate online at:

Driver Services Online