FMCSA Update: Medical Examiner’s Certification Has Gone Digital

Jun 25

In May 2025, the FMCSA announced that CLP and CDL drivers’ medical examiner’s certifications would be transferred to a digital registry. All states were required to be in compliance with the new law by June 23, 2025.


What this means for you

  • You cannot use the paper copy of the Medical Examiner’s Certificate (form MCSA-5876) to prove that you’ve passed your medical exam. 
  • The medical examiner does not have to give you a paper copy of your certification for you to keep on you when you’re driving.
  • Law enforcement, licensing agencies, and employers will be able to verify your medical status on digital registry.
  • You should contact your medical examiner to verify that your identifying information is correct in the new registry. 
  • Make sure that your examiner has a photocopy of your CLP or CDL on file 

Next steps

  • Check with your medical examiner to ensure your certificate is correctly entered in the registry — drivers don’t have access.


  • Ask the examiner to enter your results while you're present, so you can confirm accuracy.


  • Request a copy of your record to check for errors.


  • If law enforcement says your certification isn't showing up:


  1. Call your examiner and ask them to verify and correct any errors in the registry.
  2. Contact your SDLA to confirm the update posted correctly and help troubleshoot.
  3. If it’s still unresolved, reach out to FMCSA Tech Support at fmctechsup@dot.gov or (617) 494-3003.


Check out the FMCSA’s official press release and fact sheet for more information!

Stay safe out there,
The SaferTraining Team