Renewing Your CDL

When to Renew

You may renew your commercial driver license (CDL) up to six months before it expires. If you're tardy in renewing it, there is a $5 penalty. If you let it lapse by more than a year, you'll have to pass the knowledge and skills tests again.

How to Renew

To renew your CDL, simply visit any license agency, and bring your current license. While there, you will hand it over, and be asked to recite your Social Security number as registered with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

• If your number is not on the BMV's internal record, you will need to provide proof of your number.

• If you've changed your address, you'll need to provide one Indiana proof of residency document.

• You may also be required to have a new medical exam.

• All renewal applicants must also pass the vision screening test.

If everything checks out fine, you will pay $30 for your new license, which will be good for four years.

Upgrades

If you want to upgrade your license, you'll also need to pass all of the additional testing requirements that may be needed.