Is there a way to verify the status of my CDL-A online?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Zata40, Jul 7, 2016.

  1. Zata40

    Zata40 Road Train Member

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    I got my CDL in early 2015. It's just over a year later, and a background check revealed I have only a Chauffeur's license. Turns out, my on-file medical exam expired, so they had to downgrade my license to a Chauffeur's license. Fair enough. I haven't been driving trucks since I got my license. So I called Secretary of State (Michigan) and they told me I just have to bring in an updated medical exam and my CDL will be re-instated. Simple as that. So I was able to do that online by scanning the medical card, filling out the info from it... and BAM I should be good to go. But now it's 5:30 pm and the SOS is closed. So I can't verify it's actually good until tomorrow.

    QUESTION: Is there a website that I can go to and type in my information that will bring up my license and will say I have a CDL now and not a Chauffeur's license? I mean I guess I could background check myself. But I was hoping something like this exists for free. I would like to see some evidence myself before I call my new company and say "Ok, it should be good now... check it again".
     
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  3. justa_driver

    justa_driver Road Train Member

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    Check your DMVs site, they may have a link on it where you can check the status. Georgia has a phone number you can call to verify the status of your license. Its an automated process where you just key in your license number and it will come back and tell you what class and if its valid or not.
     
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