CDL Downgrades Effective July 22, 2024 Per Federal Regulations, effective July 22, 2024, having a “prohibited” status in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse due to a drug and alcohol program violation will result in losing or being denied a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP). Visit the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse or the CDL section of our website to learn more.
Reinstatement Things to Know License reinstatement are done through the Division of Motor Vehicles, Adjudication Unit. Reinstatement is done on a case-by-case basis. You may have fines that must be paid before reinstatement can be processed. A hearing officer will be able to assist you. After reinstatement, to obtain your license, you must go to a DMV branch location with your reinstatement notice, one Identity Document, and Proof of Residency. Costs are listed in the DMV Fee Table. Checklist for Licenses / IDs / Permits PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes