The RMV will send your new driver’s license to the mailing address on record for you in 10-14 days.
Learn how to renew a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Massachusetts.
- This page, Renew your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), is offered by
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Renew your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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What you need
If you are renewing a driver's license in Massachusetts, you have the option of upgrading to a REAL ID if you don't already have one.
If you are upgrading, you can start the process online but must go to an RMV Service Center or AAA location (if you are a member) to complete it.
If you are renewing an existing REAL ID, you can complete the process online. Limited-term driver's license renewals require an in-person visit.
Beginning May 7, 2025, individuals 18 and older will need a REAL ID driver’s license or ID card (or another ID accepted by the TSA) to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities.
A Massachusetts REAL ID has a star in the top right corner. A standard driver's license does not.
Visit REAL ID in Massachusetts for more information.
All the endorsements on your current CDL will be renewed with your license except the HazMat (‘H’) endorsement. If you have an ‘H’ endorsement, see requirements in the More Info section below.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Renewal Fee | $75 | each |
| Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Renewal Fee | $75 | each |
| Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Renewal Fee | $75 | each |
How to renew
To renew your CDL:
- Schedule an appointment at an RMV Service Center.
- Bring the completed application, identification documents, and fees to an RMV Service Center.
- Complete the CDL self-certification form and bring it with you.
Most service centers accept cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards.
Since payment methods vary by location, check what’s accepted at the site you will be visiting.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders can renew their licenses online if they are self-certified in the Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) category for medical certification.
If you are not eligible, you can get started by completing the application online and answering a series of questions. At the end of the questionnaire, you will be provided with a complete application and list of required documents that you will need to bring with you to an RMV Service Center.
More info
If you are looking to renew a hazardous materials endorsement, there are two requirements you must meet:
- Apply for and successfully pass the Transportation Security Administration's security background check. This is required for all hazardous materials endorsement applicants. It could take more than 60 days to receive the results.
- Take and pass the hazardous materials endorsement exam. You can do this when you renew your CDL.
Unpaid fines or taxes
You can check the status of your driver’s license to find out if you have unpaid fines or excise taxes that will prevent you from renewing your driver's license. You will need to pay any outstanding obligations before renewing your license.
- Parking tickets or excise taxes — Pay the tickets or taxes, and get a receipt from the city or town showing that items have been paid
- EZ-Pass MA — Call customer service at (877) 627-7745 to pay your violations
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CDL Self Certification Form
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