OHIO ENDS NON-DOMICILED CDLs — 5,000 DRIVERS AFFECTED
The Ohio BMV has announced it will no longer issue or renew non-domiciled Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs) following updated FMCSA regulations introduced in September 2025.
📬 Approximately 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders will receive one of two notices:
🔹 CDL Downgrade Notice – If the documentation on file does not meet updated federal requirements, the CDL will be downgraded to a regular Class D license 30 days after notice is received. The driver will no longer be authorized to operate commercial vehicles in the U.S.
🔹 Validity Confirmation Letter – Drivers whose documents satisfy the updated requirements may continue using their CDL until its expiration date.
Drivers who receive a downgrade notice may request a hearing and submit additional qualifying documents to challenge the decision.
⚠️ Notices will be mailed to the address on file with the Ohio BMV.
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