Renewing Your CDL in Arkansas
If you drive a commercial vehicle, few things are more important to your job than keeping a valid commercial driver’s license. Before your CDL expires, renew it through the Arkansas Office of Driver Services (ODS).
Keep reading for a detailed breakdown on how to complete this process.
How to Renew Your AR CDL
Arkansas CDLs are valid for 4 years.
If your expiration date is coming up soon, make a trip to your local Driver Services office and provide:
- Your current CDL.
- A completed application form.
- This is provided by the ODS; you cannot currently download this form.
- Proof of citizenship or legal U.S. presence*.
- For a complete list of acceptable documents, check out the guide provided by the ODS.
- If you wish to apply for a REAL ID-compliant CDL, there are additional items you must provide. Use the ODS checklist for accepted items.
- Proof of AR residency. This can include a:
- Government-issued tax form that has your name and address on it (your most recent tax form will work).
- The names of all the states in which you’ve held a driver’s license in the past 10 years.
- A completed Self-Certification Affidavit.
- If you are a non-excepted driver, also provide your current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876) completed by a certified medical professional.
- Visit our page on medical requirements for more information and instructions.
- If you are a non-excepted driver, also provide your current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Form MCSA-5876) completed by a certified medical professional.
- Payment for the $42 CDL renewal fee.
If you wish to renew your HAZMAT endorsement, you’ll have to pass the hazardous materials written exam. A testing fee may apply, so contact the ODS before you arrive to find out specific fee information.
