Paper Med Card Waiver Extended Until April 10, 2026

FMCSA grants a waiver from certain regulations applicable to interstate

commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and

motor carriers to allow them to continue to rely on a paper copy of the medical examiner’s

certificate as proof of the driver’s medical certification for up to 60 days after the date the

medical examiner’s certificate was issued. FMCSA strongly recommends that, in addition to

submitting physical qualification examination results electronically, all medical examiners

continue to issue paper Medical Examiner’s Certificates, Form MCSA-5876, to drivers at the

time of their examination until further notice.

DATES: This waiver is effective January 11, 2026, and expires on April 10, 2026