Renewing a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in Arkansas is a relatively simple process compared to applying for a new CDL.
[edit] PROCEDURES FOR RENEWING YOUR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
- If your CDL has been lost or stolen, you will need to apply for a replacement CDL, rather than a renewal. Renewals are managed by the Office of Driver Services (ODS)
- You have the option of renewing your CDL in person, at your local office of driver services.
- Bring the following items with you to the local OMV office, when renewing your commercial driver's license:
- Your current Arkansas commercial driver's license.
- You must also bring the correct CDL license renewal fee. Fees vary, depending on your age and the endorsements on your CDL. Check with your local OMV office on the exact fee before arriving for the renewal.
[edit] HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ENDORSEMENT (HAZMAT)
If your CDL includes a Hazardous Material Endorsement that you wish to retain, you must undergo a fingerprint and background check by the Transportation Security Administration.- You must pay a non-refundable fee of $89.25 to initiate the process. Call the Integrated Biometrics Technologies (IBT) Help Desk at 1-877-429-7746, or visit their website at www.hazprints.com.
- Contact one of the locations listed on the IBT site to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
- Bring your commercial driver's license and social security card to the IBT office on the scheduled date.
- An approval letter will be mailed to you from the TSA, indicating that you have successfully completed the background check.
- Bring the TSA approval letter to your local OMV office, and you will be permitted to test for HAZMAT at the time of renewal.
[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- In Arkansas the minimum vision requirement for commercial drivers is a 20/40 corrected vision.
- In order to upgrade your CDL you will have to take additional tests. Refer to the Arkansas CDL driver's manual for the test requirements and rules.
- See our Commercial Drivers Education section for more information on CDLs.
- See also Applying for a new CDL and Replacing a Lost CDL.
