First-Time Applicants
Oklahoma requires a Commercial Driver License (CDL) if you plan to operate certain specialized types of vehicles such as buses, heavy oversized vehicles or vehicles that carry multiple passengers.
Study today by downloading the Commercial Driver Manual below.
Vehicles Requiring a CDL
A CDL is required to operate the following vehicles:
Any-size vehicle that requires hazardous material placards or is carrying material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73. Federal regulations through the Department of Homeland Security require a background check and fingerprinting. Click here for the Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
Determine the Class of CDL Required
Class A
A combination of vehicles where the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle and the GVWR of the trailer combine to equal 26,001 pounds or more, AND the trailer's GVWR is 10,001 pounds or more.
Class B
A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. These vehicles can pull a trailer as long as the GVWR of the trailer is less than 10,001 pounds.
Class C
A single vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds that requires a hazardous materials or passenger endorsement.
Note: A passenger endorsement is needed for any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).
Take Entry-Level Driver Training
The new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.
You can complete ELDT at any time before your skills test, but it is recommended to complete it before your written test.
Note
If you have previously held or currently hold a CDL or CLP, or qualify in other respects, exceptions may apply; visit the ELDT Applicability page for a more details on specific scenarios and requirements.
Who Needs a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Medical Card)?
Determine whether you operate in the Excepted or Non-Excepted category and are in Interstate or Intrastate commerce from either the Federal or State Requirements.
Excepted vs. Non-Excepted Rules
Excepted (E)
Your commercial driving status is Excepted (E) if any of the following are your ONLY driving activity:
- Drive a School Bus
- Transport for a federal government, state or political subdivision
- Occasionally transport personal property (personal use)
- Drive a fire truck or rescue vehicle
- Drive for custom farm harvesting operations
- Transport human corpses, sick or injured persons
- Drive a 9-15 passenger van (<26,001 pounds)
- Drive a non-combination vehicle controlled and operated by a farmer (no hazardous materials)
- Provide emergency delivery of propane
- Transport migrant workers
- Transport bees seasonally as a Beekeeper
Non-Excepted (N)
Your commercial driving status is Non-Excepted (N) if you drive for any reason other than those listed under "Excepted (E)".
Interstate vs. Intrastate Rules
Interstate (I)
- You drive from the state of OK to any other State or Foreign Country
- You move cargo in the state of OK that came from another state
- Your cargo will be moved to another State or Foreign Country
Intrastate (A)
- You drive inside the State of OK only
- The cargo on your vehicle is from inside the state of OK and will not leave the State of OK
Self-Certification and DOT Medical Cards
Based on the information above, you will certify as one of the four (4) following categories during your application process. The category determines if a Medical Examiner Certificate (DOT Medical Card) is required.
Non-Excepted Interstate (NI)
Most Common
DOT Medical Card Required
- I will operate in interstate commerce
- I am required to maintain federal medical certification
Excepted Interstate (EI)
DOT Medical Card Not Required
- I will operate in interstate commerce
- I engage exclusively in operations that qualify me for exception from the requirement to maintain federal medical certification
Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
DOT Medical Card Not Required
- I will only operate in intrastate commerce
- I am required to meet FMCSA driver qualification requirements
Excepted Intrastate (EA)
DOT Medical Card Not Required
- I will only operate in intrastate commerce
- I engage exclusively in operations that qualify me for exception from the requirement to maintain federal medical certification
Note
For Excepted Interstate, Excepted Intrastate and Non-Excepted Intrastate, a DOT Medical Card is not required for licensing but may still be required while operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
Getting Your DOT Medical Card
If a DOT Medical Card is required, you must obtain a Medical Examiner Certificate from a Certified Medical Examiner prior to your license being issued.
Service Oklahoma will no longer accept paper Medical Examiner Certificates, as of February 17, 2026. Certificates must electronically submitted through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
To find a Certified Medical Examiner, visit the FMCSA National Registry website. Then perform the following steps:
- Enter your City, State or Zipcode into the "Location" field and select a "Range"
- Select "Search"
- If you can't select "Search", make sure you are not still inside the "Location" field
- A map will open of Certified Medical Examiners in the range you entered
Steps to Get Your CDL
Prepare for the written test
Study the CDL Driver Manual. The manual covers information for the general knowledge test, relevant to all CDL applicants. It also contains specific information on the classes and endorsements tests that are separate from the general knowledge test and require additional study as guide-lined in the manual.
Prepare and bring the following to your appointment:
- Proof of Identity — View the list of all acceptable proof of identity documents
- Proof of Lawful Presence — View the list of all acceptable lawful presence documents
- Immigration Documents (if applicable) — Valid, unexpired I-551 OR a valid foreign passport with a valid, unexpired I-94
- Valid Oklahoma Class D Driver License
- Proof of Residency — One proof of address (two if REAL ID)
- Social Security number — Physical card is not required
- Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Completion Certificate — Required only for HAZMAT or prior to taking your skills test
Note
Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) may be exempt if you have previously held a CDL. ELDT is also not required to remove air brake restriction or auto transmission.
Take the vision and written test
Start your application by taking the CDL vision and written test in person at a Service Oklahoma Licensing Office.
Get your Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)
Once you have successfully completed and passed the necessary written tests for the type of license you are trying to obtain, you will be issued a temporary Commercial Learner Permit. You must hold this permit for 14 full days before taking the drive test. You can take the skills test on the 15th day after holding your permit.
The CLP may include CDL endorsements and/or restrictions.
Take the CDL Drive Test
To make a CDL drive test appointment after holding your permit for 14 days:
- Select the "Save Your Spot" button below. This will take you to Service Oklahoma's online check-in page.
- Select "Get started" and then "Drive Tests".
- Select "CDL Drive Test - Commercial Drivers" service to select a location near you.
Have your Driver License number and your availability ready when scheduling an appointment. A complete drive test usually takes about two hours.
You may also schedule a CDL drive test through a third-party drive school or examiner, who sets their own rates and availability. Third-party examiners can administer drive tests to most applicants applying for a Class A, B or C Commercial Driver License (some restrictions may apply).
Drive Test Locations
Locations with Walk-Ins
The following locations have consistent hours and accept walk-ins, which are always first come, first served.
Appointments are strongly recommended to guarantee a drive test slot.
Select "Check Availability" below to see if walk-ins are available or to schedule an appointment.
- Ada | Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 601 West 33rd Street
Pontotoc Technology Center
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
- 601 West 33rd Street
- Durant | Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 3702 Choctaw Road
Durant, Oklahoma 74701
- 3702 Choctaw Road
- Hinton | Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 1802 North Broadway Street
Hinton, Oklahoma 73047
- 1802 North Broadway Street
- Lawton | Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 851 Southwest 17th Street
Lawton, Oklahoma 73505
- 851 Southwest 17th Street
- Oklahoma City | Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 2901 East Reno Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117
- 2901 East Reno Avenue
- Tulsa | Monday - Friday | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 3190 West 21st Street South
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107
- 3190 West 21st Street South
Appointment-Only Locations
The following locations require you to schedule an appointment for your CDL Driver Test, which you can do by selecting "Schedule an Appointment" below.
- Ardmore
- 1997 Veterans Blvd Ardmore
Fire Station 3
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
- 1997 Veterans Blvd Ardmore
- Enid
- 2405 South Monroe Street
Enid, Oklahoma 73701
- 2405 South Monroe Street
- McAlester
- Southeast Expo Center
McAlester, Oklahoma 74501
- Southeast Expo Center
- Stillwater
- 5117 North Washington Street
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075
- 5117 North Washington Street
What to Bring to the CDL Drive Test
Prepare and bring the following documents:
- Valid Oklahoma Driver License
- Documentation for the vehicle you will be driving
- Valid insurance verification
- Valid vehicle registration
- Exception for cab card for apportioned tag
- Your Commercial Learner Permit (CLP)
- Received after written test
- DL18 CT form
- Given when you apply
- Has your written test score, showing that you passed
During Your Test
During the CDL drive test, you will be required to complete:
- A pre-trip inspection
- The basic control skills tests (backing maneuvers)
- A road test
More information about the drive test can be found in chapter 12 of the CDL Manual.
Service Oklahoma does NOT supply vehicles for the CDL drive test.
There are three sections to the CDL drive test. If you pass a specific section, but fail another, you will receive credit for the section that you passed and will not have to retest on that section when you retake the drive test.
Test results are only valid for the duration of the CLP issuance.
After the Drive Test
Once you have successfully completed all the requirements of the CDL drive test, the Examiner will stamp your DL18 certificate (the certificate you received after passing the written portion of your CDL test).
You will need to bring the following to any Service Oklahoma Licensing Office location:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Oklahoma residency (two for Real ID)
- Your CLP (Commercial Learner Permit)
- Received after written test
- DL18 CT form
- Given when you apply
- Has your written test score, showing that you passed
- Stamped by drive test Examiner, showing that you passed
- If you are required to get a DOT Medical Card:
- A valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Medical Card)
- Paper certificates are no longer accepted, but you must receive a Medical Examiner's Certificate from a Certified Medical Examiner before your license can be issued.
- Search for a Certified Medical Examiner near you
Fees
4-Year Credential Option
Class A
- Application Fee: $25.00
- Credential Fee: $56.50
- Total: $81.50
Class B
- Application Fee: $15.00
- Credential Fee: $56.50
- Total: $71.50
Class C
- Application Fee: $15.00
- Credential Fee: $46.50
- Total: $61.50
8-Year Credential Option
Class A
- Application Fee: $25.00
- Credential Fee: $113.00
- Total: $138.00
Class B
- Application Fee: $15.00
- Credential Fee: $113.00
- Total: $128.00
Class C
- Application Fee: $15.00
- Credential Fee: $93.00
- Total: $108.00
Adding a motorcycle endorsement for the first time will add a $4 application fee to the above prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations require that all entry-level drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) receive training from a provider listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry. Learn more on ELDT’s website.
You can search for a Certified Medical Examiner near you on the FMCSA website.
To receive a hazardous material endorsement, please visit the TSA Hazmat Endorsement page.
The vision and written tests are administered together at the same appointment. There is no need to schedule a separate vision appointment.
For licensing purposes, you are required to hold a Medical Examiner's Certificate, also known as a DOT Medical Card, if you operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and have self-certified as Non-Excepted Interstate (NI).
For Excepted Interstate (EI), Excepted Intrastate (EA) and Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA), a DOT Medical Card is not required for licensing but may still be required while operating a CMV.
- Search for a Certified Medical Examiner near you on the FMCSA National Registry.
- Learn more about self-certification statuses by:
- Reading the DOT Medical Card determination information above
- Visiting FMCSA's website
- If you have more questions about the DOT Medical Card, visit our page about updating DOT Medical Cards.
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