Minnesota Alerts Truckers to New Proofs for CDLs
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Minnesota is making truckers aware that as of March 20 they must provide proof they have both legal U.S. domicile and state residency to renew a commercial driver license.
Several county offices with local driver’s license offices provided notices about the with inaccurate information linking the change to a new federal regulation.
The Isanti County outside Minneapolis also issued a statement about the change and warned drivers that having a current CDL cannot be used to prove Minnesota state residency.
The same requirements also apply to people obtaining a commercial learner’s permit as well as truckers who are transferring a CDL license to Minnesota, or upgrading a CDL license, such as adding new endorsements, changing class or changing card type.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety provided clarification about the new documentation to Transport Topics April 16.
“We understand a communication went out about information needed for CDL licenses that could have been clearer,” a spokesperson said. “This information was not based on any new regulations. Rather, to consistently meet existing federal regulations, we sent a reminder that the listed documents need to be provided with each CDL/CLP application. We will be communicating with our partners to clarify the information.”
(Isanti County via Facebook)
Acceptable documents to prove state residency, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, include:
- Government-issued tax form (federal W-2 for prior tax year)
- Current lease agreement
- Mortgage document or home purchase agreement
- Current military orders
- Property tax statement for the current year
- Employment pay stub issued within 60 days
- Vehicle title issued within the past year
- Gas, electric, garbage or water utility bills issued within the last two months
To establish proof of legal U.S. residence, drivers seeking to renew their CDLs also must present a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, certificate of citizenship, naturalization certificate, report or certificate of birth abroad or a U.S. Immigration I-551 permanent resident card, temporary I-551 stamp or Form I-551 MRIV for a permanent resident only.
“CDL holders looking to upgrade their card type to a REAL ID or enhanced license must provide the proper documentation required for a REAL or an enhanced license in addition to proof of domicile and proof of residency as a CDL holder,” the Wright County License Center noted.
Editor's note: This article was updated April 16 with comment from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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