Delaware - Commercial Driver's License

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Procedure

CDL Knowledge Test

All CDL knowledge tests are by walk-in only and can be completed at any division facility. At a minimum an applicant will complete the General Knowledge test. Depending on the class of license or endorsements you are applying for, there may be additional testing.

CDL Skills Test:

• You must set an appointment to take a CDL skills test.
• Call the following numbers to schedule a CDL skills test: Dover (302) 744-2505, Georgetown (302)853-1000, Wilmington (302) 433-3200, New Castle (302) 326-5005.
• Applicants are required to provide and test in a vehicle representative of the vehicle they will be driving.
• You must be on time for the test because the schedule is tight and we may not be able to work you in if you are late.
• Do not forget to bring the vehicle registration card and valid insurance card for the vehicle that you will drive during the test. Your learner's permit and the driver's license of the person accompanying you must also be reviewed.
• When taking the CDL skills test you must pass each part of the test before going to the next part.

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Required Documents

Acceptable Identification Document List

Any person applying for a drivers license (DL) or identification (ID) card is required to submit one primary document and one secondary document from the following list. A primary document must contain the full name and date of birth and must be verifiable, example: the issuing agency may be contacted to determine the authenticity of the document.

Each applicant must provide their social security number, if eligible, two separate proofs of Delaware residence (i.e. rent receipt or lease and electric, telephone or other utility receipts etc.) and non-US citizens must provide proof of legal presence in the United States.

Note: False statements, attempted fraud by displaying invalid licenses, ID Cards, or documents, or misrepresentation is perjury and may result in fines and denial of licenses and services. A driver license may be suspended any time false information is found on the signed application form.

Provide ONE of the following proof of identity/legal presence documents: This document must contain proof of full legal name, date of birth, and citizenship/legal presence in the United States to be eligible to obtain a federally compliant identification document.

• Certificate of birth (U.S. issued). Must be original or certified copy, have a raised seal and be issued by the Office of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health. Please note that wallet cards, birth registration or hospital announcements/records are not accepted. (If under 18, birth certificate must include birth parent(s) names)
• Consular report of birth abroad
• Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N570m or N-578)
• Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645)
• Northern Marina Card (I-551)
• American Indian Card (I-551)
• U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
• Valid passport, U.S. If foreign, appropriate INS document also is required
• Resident Alien Card (I-515, I-551, AR-3, or AR-103)
• Temporary Resident Identification Card (K-688)
• Non-Resident Alien Canadian Border Crossing Card (I-185 or I-586)
• Record of Arrival and Departure (in a valid Foreign Passport)(I-94 or I-94W visa waiver program)
• Record of Arrival and Departure w/attached photo stamped "Temporary Proof of Lawful Permanent Resident"(I-94)
• Processed for I-551 stamp (in a valid Foreign Passport)
• Permanent Resident Re-Entry Permit (I-327)
• Refugee Travel Document (I-571)
• Employment Authorization Card (I-688A, I-688B, I-766)
• Canadian Immigration Record and Visa or Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
• Federally Compliant State issued photo driver license [Note 1]
• Federally Compliant State/Province/Territory issued photo ID card [Note 1]
• Court order. Must contain full name, date of birth and court seal. Examples include: adoption document, name change document, gender document, etc. Does not include abstract of criminal or civil conviction [Note 1, 2]
• State issued photo driver license [Note 1, 2]
• State/Province/Territory issued photo ID card [Note 1, 2]
• Certified microfilm/copy of driver license or ID card [Note 1, 2]
• Official letter issued by vital statistics verifying full name and date of birth [Note 1, 2]
• Certified school records or transcripts verifying full name and date of birth [Note 1, 2] Note: If applicant is under 18, a document containing parent(s) or legal guardian(s) name(s) must be presented (such as a birth certificate or court document).

Notes:

1. Must be accompanied by a U.S. citizenship document or valid proof of legal presence in the United States.
2. Not acceptable documentation to be eligible for a federally compliant identification document; however, applicants may be eligible for a non-compliant identification document.

Provide ONE of the following documents as proof of a Social Security Number:

• Social Security Card
• W-2 tax form
• SSA 1099 form
• SSA Non-1099 form
• Pay stub containing full SSN
• Any valid document from Social Security Administration (SSA) containing full SSN
• Ineligibility letter from SSA (only issued if not eligible based on legal presence status) Note: Not acceptable documentation to be eligible for a federally compliant identification document; however, applicants may be eligible for a non-compliant identification document.

Provide TWO of the following for proof of Delaware residency:

• Utility Bills
• Credit Card Statement
• Auto or Life Insurance policies
• Voter Registration Cards
• Bank Account Records
• Employment Records
• Rental Agreements
• U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation form/postmarked mail with forwarding address label
• Other non-personal mail postmarked within the last 60 days

Note: Mail must have been delivered by the USPS and be postmarked or received within the last 60 days; photocopies or printouts of bills will not be accepted. Non-business letters/cards will not be accepted. Each of the two proofs of residency must be from separate sources and must display the person's physical address, not a P.O. box

Provide ALL of the following for proof of legal name change:

If you have had several name changes, in the case of multiple marriages and divorces, you will need to provide all name change documents.

• Valid marriage license / civil union certificate - Must be issued

Eligibility

To obtain a Commercial Drivers License

• You must be 18 years of age with 1 year driving experience for driving intrastate
• You must be 21 years of age (with at least 1 year driving experience) to drive interstate Commerce or to transport hazardous materials
• You must be a Delaware resident

Instructions

TYPES OF CDL LICENSES:

CDL Class A License: This license is required when the vehicle's combination registered, actual or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is over 26,000 pounds, and the vehicle is towing a vehicle with a registered, actual or GVWR over 10,000 pounds.

CDL Class B License: This license is required when the vehicle's registered, actual or rated weight (GVWR) is over 26,000 pounds, and it is not towing another vehicle over 10,000 pounds GVWR.

CDL Class C License: This license is required for vehicles under 26,000 pounds when vehicles are designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver, or for vehicles required to be placarded for carrying hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Requirement for a CDL license is waived when the driver is operating farm equipment, firefighting equipment, recreational vehicles, or military members operating military vehicles.

Waivers for CDL Provisions:

• Non-commercial driver licenses are issued to those drivers who operate farm, firefighting, and other emergency equipment under this waiver. In order to obtain a Non-CDL an applicant must pass a knowledge test and road test in the class of vehicle for which they are applying, either Class A or B. The skills and pre-trip tests are waived for this type of license. No special licenses are required when operating personal recreation vehicles, commercial motor vehicles for military purpose and emergency vehicles used in the preservation of life or property. The following defines these waived class of vehicles:
  • Farm Vehicles which are:
    • Controlled and operated by a farmer
    • Used to transport either agricultural products, farm machinery, farm supplies or both to or from a farm
    • Not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier
    • Used within 150 miles of the person's farm and
    • Not used for hire.

• • Firefighting equipment which is:
    • Used by any fire company in this State for the preservation of life or property or the execution of emergency governmental functions.
    • Being operated under the authorization of a fire company for parades, special events, repair service, delivery or other such authorized movements.

• • Military equipment owned by the Department of Defense, including the National Guard, when operated by persons on active military duty or members of the reserves and National Guard on active full-time or part-time duty.
  • Recreational vehicles or trailers defined in Title 21 which provide temporary living quarters and are used solely for recreational purposes.
  • Emergency Mobile Communication Units operated in relation to a County Emergency Communication Center, the State Police or any Municipality.
  • Any other emergency vehicle, as defined by Title 21, used in the preservation of life or property or in the execution of emergency governmental functions and are equipped with audible and visual signals and are not subject to normal traffic regulation.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Sex
• State
• County
• Current Valid License Number
• Expiry Date
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

Following are procedures on how you can apply for a Commercial Driver's License in Delaware.