Ind. Admin. Code tit. 140, r. 7-3-3.5 – Applicant

Sec. 3.5. A CDL applicant may apply at a license branch subject to the provisions of IC 9-24-6.1 and the following:

(1) The CDL applicant must hold a valid commercial learner's permit.
(2) The applicant must pass a bureau administered or approved visual screening exam.
(3) The applicant for a CMV class or endorsement type or types, or both, must pass the applicable CDL knowledge exams and skills tests.
(4) The applicant must meet the medical certification documentation requirements for nonexcepted, interstate commerce under 49 CFR 383.71(h)(1)* and maintain a certified medical status.
(5) The applicant must pass the records checks required by 49 CFR 383.73*.
(6) The applicant must pay the required fees.
(7) The applicant's driver's license or permit may not be suspended, revoked, canceled, or invalidated in Indiana or any other state, territory, federal district, or any province of the Dominion of Canada at the time of application.
(8) The applicant must surrender all driver's licenses and permits at the time of application.
(9) The applicant shall be issued their CDL subject to any restrictions on their driving privileges at the time of application.
(10) A CDL applicant must not have held more than one (1) driver's license at the same time during the two (2) years preceding the application.
(11) A CDL applicant must pass a CDL:
1. (A) core knowledge exam; and
2. (B) skills test;
that comply with minimum federal standards.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401 or are available for review and copying at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Government Center North, Fourth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Bureau of Motor Vehicles; 140 IAC 7-3-3.5; filed Oct 7, 2008, 10:23 a.m.: 20081105-IR-140080215FRA; readopted filed Nov 3, 2014, 1:43 p.m.: 20141203-IR-140140375RFA; readopted filed Sep 3, 2020, 10:16 a.m.: 20200930-IR-140200090RFA; filed Feb 9, 2022, 3:34 p.m.: 20220309-IR-140210460FRA; filed Jul 8, 2025, 10:49 a.m.: 20250806-IR-140250166FRA)