• Frequently Asked Questions - Commercial Drivers
How do I apply for an original Commercial Driver License (CDL)? How do I apply for a background record check? Where can I go to get a fingerprint check completed? Find the answers to these questions and many others.

• "S" School Bus Endorsement Required for School Bus Drivers
To comply with requirements of the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act, the Secretary of State will begin requiring commercial driver applicants who operate a school bus to obtain an "S" endorsement on their driver's license.

• Who Needs a Commercial Driver License (CDL)?
Michigan residents who plan to drive the following commercial vehicles are required to have a commercial driver license:

• Obtaining a CDL
When ready to apply for your first CDL, come to the Secretary of State branch office.

• CDL Eligibility and Requirements
You must be age 21 to drive a commercial motor vehicle across state lines (interstate). You may drive a commercial motor vehicle in Michigan (intrastate) at age 18.

• CDL Group Designations, Endorsements and Restrictions
A Michigan resident needs a CDL with the appropriate group designation to operate the following vehicles:

• What Tests Do I Need To Take?
All drivers applying for their first commercial driver license must take CDL knowledge tests and skills tests. Drivers with a CDL from another state must take the appropriate knowledge tests if upgrading their their group designator or adding endorsements.