California Commercial Learner's Permit & CDL Preparation California CDL Commercial Handbook
After passing

Read the license details before leaving the DMV process.

Receive the 60-day interim CDL, verify class, endorsements and restrictions, keep medical status current, and protect commercial driving privileges.

Interim commercial license

After successful completion and required documents, California DMV issues an interim CDL valid for 60 days while the card is produced.

Verify every field

Check the class, endorsements, restrictions, expiration, name, address and medical status. Resolve an unexpected E, L, Z, O, M or N restriction before accepting work that requires equipment outside the license.

Maintain commercial eligibility

Keep medical records, renewals, Clearinghouse status, endorsements, employer qualification and driving record current.