Louisiana CDL Services (Commercial Driver’s License)
Commercial License Help With Clear Requirements.
CDL-related services often require additional documentation. Clearview helps with eligible CDL transactions and makes sure you know what’s required before processing.
Hazmat / Tanker Endorsements
WE CANNOT PROCESS CDL'S WITH HAZMAT AND/OR TANKER ENDORSEMENTS.
CDL Services in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Review Your CDL Request
Please tell us whether you’re renewing, replacing, or updating your CDL.
We can help you with:
- CDL Renewal
- CDL Duplicate
- Real ID
- Updating CDL Medical Information (Medical Certificate)
- Add Wildlife and Fisheries Endorsement
- Update Emergency Contact
- Update Blood Type Indicator
- Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver's License
Step 2: Gather Required Documents
- Provide proper identification
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Birth Certificate
- Original certificate of birth
- Certified copy of birth certificate (long form) and Birth Card (short form) does not require a seal
- Birth registration card or certificate issued by a state or county bureau of vital statistic
- Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the US Department of State.
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Native American tribal document
Passport
- US Passport book or Passport Card
- Applicants 17 and under must also present a certified birth certificate or documentation proving custody/legal guardianship
- Foreign Passport - Must be appropriately stamped and accompanied by proper immigration documents
Immigrants / non-immigrants
- Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
- Department of Homeland Security Refugee travel document (I-571)
- Department of Homeland Security Permit to reenter the United States (I-327)
Military
- Current US ID card
- Dependent ID card
- Draft record
- DD-214
- Selective Service Notification
- US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card
Acceptable Secondary Documents:
Out-of-state driver's license / identification card
- DL or ID card issued by a state motor vehicle department with a photo that clearly identifies the individual.
- An official driving record from the last state of issuance is required if the applicant has lost his out-of-state license.
- A foreign driver's license must be accompanied by proper immigration documents.
Identification Card (with photo)
- Louisiana college or university
- Louisiana middle / high school
- Law enforcement officer's ID
- Employment ID card (major corporations, hospitals, governmental agencies)
- ID cards issued by federal, state, local governmental agencies
- LA Department of Public Safety & Corrections prison or parish ID card
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Employment Authorization Document I-766 issued by DHS
- Original Refugee Resettlement Program letter. This document will include the agency director's signature with a raised seal and is valid for 15 days from issuance.
Educational diploma / certificate / license
- High school, college or university
- High school year book photo
- School records or at least 2 report cards from separate years
- Original or certified professional degree or license
- Driver Education Certificate
- Department of Education
- Six Hour Pre-licensing
- 38 Hour Course
Medical
- Medicare / Medicaid card
- Medical eligibility card.
- CDL Medical form / card
- Social security number
- Proof of current liability insurance, if applicable
- Successful completion of required tests, if applicable
- Completion of a self-certification form initially and whenever the type of commerce changes.
Check your certification HERE. - Current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Find a list of medical providers HERE.
You can check your medical status HERE.
- (2) Documents to establish principal residence in Louisiana
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- Present two (2) original documents which include the applicant’s name and Louisiana street address. The documents must be from separate/independent sources.
- Utility bills (i.e., water, sewer, gas, electric, cable/satellite TV, internet, telephone/cell phone, or garbage collection)
- Financial statements (i.e., bank/credit union account, investment account, credit card account, or loan/credit financing)
- Applicant's unexpired Louisiana driver's license, permit or identification card that shows his current principal residence
- Employer verification, including, but not limited to, one of the following: - Paycheck or paycheck stub - Letter from your employer on company letterhead - W-2 for earnings issued - Military orders issued
- The applicant's parent, guardian, spouse or other immediate family member residing in the same household’s valid Louisiana driver's license, permit or identification card. The family member must be present.
- Health insurance statement or explanation of benefits (EOB) for claim or a health care bill/invoice
- State of Louisiana or Federal income tax return or refund check
- Social Security documentation including Social Security Annual Statement, Numerical Identification System record, or Social Security check
- School record or transcript, report card, or student loan application
- Homeowners insurance policy or premium bill
- Mortgage, payment coupon, deed, escrow statement or property tax bill
- Louisiana Voter Registration card
- Auto-Insurance Policy
- Unexpired Firearms License (Gun Permit)
- I-797A or I-797C issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Refugee Address Verification Affidavit (DS-20)
- Current, valid, rental contract/agreement and/or rent payment receipts for a home, apartment, mobile home, dorm, extended stay motel, retirement/assisted living home, or a letter from a shelter.
Step 3: Visit a Clearview Location for Processing
- Pass a vision test
- We will verify your documents and process eligible CDL services efficiently.
Helpful CDL Information
- CDL eligibility varies by situation
- Some services may require Louisiana OMV clearance first
- Calling ahead can help avoid delays
