Missouri Department of RevenueNonresident Commercial Driver License or Permit
- How do I apply for a Nonresident Commercial Driver License or Permit?
- Who is not eligible for a Nonresident CDL?
- Can I apply for a hazardous materials endorsement on a Nonresident CDL license or permit?
- If I currently hold a Missouri CDL permit or license, will I be exempt from the Nonresident CDL requirements at the time of my next renewal?
- Do I have to take all commercial written and skills tests to apply for a nonresident CDL license or permit?
- Is the Commercial Driver License knowledge (written) test administered in other languages?
- Can a “Farm Related Services Waiver”, also referred to as a Seasonal CDL, be issued to applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens?
How do I apply for a Nonresident Commercial Driver License or Permit?
To be eligible for a nonresident CDL the applicant must provide:
- Missouri CDL written and skills testing ;
- Documents required to verify name, date of birth, place of birth, social security number, and Missouri residential address; and
- Employment verification letter from a Missouri employer on company letterhead, dated within thirty (30) days that includes the following information:
- Company name and address;
- Company telephone number;
- Contact person’s name, for secondary verification if required;
- Statement indicating the applicant (by name) is currently employed as a commercial driver or in training to become a commercial driver for the employer; and
- Signature of company official or authorized representative.
Who is not eligible for a Nonresident CDL?
- Applicants who are US Citizens or permanent resident aliens (1-551 card holder) must meet Missouri resident CDL requirements.
- Applicants who are citizens of Mexico or Canada cannot obtain or renew a Missouri CDL. They must apply for a CDL in their country since their testing and licensing standards meet FMCSA requirements and that is their place of domicile.
Can I apply for a hazardous materials endorsement on a Nonresident CDL license or permit?
No. Applicants who are only eligible for a nonresident CDL may not add or retain a hazardous materials endorsement. A hazardous materials endorsement may only be issued to drivers who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent resident aliens.
If I currently hold a Missouri CDL permit or license, will I be exempt from the Nonresident CDL requirements at the time of my next renewal?
No. If your immigration status at the time of license upgrade or renewal makes you ineligible for a resident CDL, you will be required to meet nonresident CDL employment and residence address verification requirements. If you are unable to meet those requirements, you must downgrade to a noncommercial license.
Do I have to take all commercial written and skills tests to apply for a nonresident CDL license or permit?
Yes. The testing requirement must be met to be eligible for a nonresident CDL.
Is the Commercial Driver License knowledge (written) test administered in other languages?
No, effective August 28, 2008, the knowledge (written) test can only be administered in English pursuant to 302.720, RSMo.
Can a “Farm Related Services Waiver”, also referred to as a Seasonal CDL, be issued to applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens?
No. A Farm Related Services Waiver (Seasonal CDL) to waive the commercial written and skills testing cannot be issued to an applicant who is only eligible for a nonresident CDL license. He or she must take all written and skills test and provide the required employment verification letter as noted in question 1 above.