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Title: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Endorsements
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Subject: Commercial Drivers
Commercial Vehicles
Drivers
Drivers' License
Hazardous Materials
School Bus Endorsement
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:11:58 PM
Modification Date: 11/15/2024 10:02:06 AM
Agency Name: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Emergency Communication Networks, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.
Agency Phone: 651-201-7000
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Address: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of
445 Minnesota Street

St. Paul
MN
55101
Division Name: Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)
Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-297-5029
651-282-6555 TTY
Division Fax: Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs
Division Address:
445 Minnesota St., Suite 190

St. Paul
MN 55101-5190

Audience: Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements:

Review:

CDL endorsements and restrictions

          Testing and fees are required to add endorsements or remove restrictions from your commercial driver’s license (CDL). 

          To upgrade your driver’s license with an endorsement, you must pass a written test for each endorsement. 

          To renew a hazmat or school bus endorsement, you need to retake the written test. Other endorsements do not require a written test on renewal. 

          
         Eligible endorsements for each class
 
            
Class A license can hold one or more of the following endorsements

              
Hazardous materials (H) 
              Passenger (P) 
              School bus (S) - must be accompanied by a Passenger endorsement 
              Tank vehicle (N) 
              Tanker and hazardous materials (X) 
              Double/triples (T) 

              Class B license can hold one or more of the following endorsements

             
Hazardous materials (H) 
              Passenger (P) 
              School bus (S) - must be accompanied by a Passenger endorsement 
              Tank vehicle (N) 
              Tanker and hazardous materials (X) 

              Class C license must hold one or more of the following endorsements

              
Hazardous materials (H) 
              Passenger (P) 
              School bus (S) - Optional endorsement - must be accompanied by a Passenger endorsement 


        How to obtain each endorsement

               To add endorsements to an existing CDL, you must pass the appropriate tests and apply for a duplicate license.

               Adding school bus or passenger endorsements requires a road test in an appropriate vehicle. 

               A person has 30 days after becoming a Minnesota resident to transfer your CDL from another state. 

               Examination fee for each endorsement: $2.50 

               School Bus physical processing fee- original and renewal application: $4 

               Retesting fee the third and subsequent written test (after failing first two): $10 

               Retesting fee the third and subsequent road test (after failing first two): $20

           
           Endorsement specifics (Click on an endorsement type)

            Hazardous Materials (H)
                   - CDL hazardous materials endorsement

      
       
School Bus (S)
                   - 
CDL school bus endorsement

             Passenger (P)
 
             Tank Vehicle (N)
  
             Double/Triples (T)

             Tanker and HAZMAT (X)



Restrictions for specific CDLs and commercial learner’s permits (CLP)

E = not valid for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) manual transmission 

K = intrastate only 

L = not valid for CMV’s with air brakes 

M = not valid for class A passenger bus 

N = not valid for buses over 26,000 GVWR  

O = not valid for tractor semi-trailer 

P = no passenger in CMV bus (CLP) 

V = FMCSA waiver 

W = buses less than 24 passenger capacity 

X = no cargo in CMV tank vehicle (CLP) 

Z = air over hydraulic brake system only 


Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

      CDL Class A
      Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows you to drive a class A vehicle. It is valid for four years and can be
      renewed.

      CDL Class B
     
 Class B driver’s commercial driver's license (CDL) allows you to drive a class B vehicle. It is valid for four years and can be renewed.  

       CDL Class C
      Class C commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows you to drive a class C vehicle. It is valid for four years and can be renewed.  


    Rules: 7409
    7410
    7503

    Statutes: 171.02
    171.324

    Forms:

    CDL endorsements and restrictions


    Fees:

     Examination fee for each endorsement: $2.50 

     School Bus physical processing fee- original and renewal application: $4 

     Retesting fee the third and subsequent written test (after failing first two): $10 

     Retesting fee the third and subsequent road test (after failing first two): $20


    Period of Issuance:

    Commercial driver's licenses always expire on the applicant's birthday and must be renewed every four years once they have reached the age of 21. Knowledge test for Hazardous Materials is required at time of license renewal


    Length of Determination: Ten days to two weeks.
    Other Info:
    Activity: Carriers
    Commercial Drivers
    Hazardous Materials
    Motor Vehicle
    MN Drivers License
    Drivers License
    Hazardous Materials Endorsement
    License Detail URL:

    CDL endorsements and restrictions

    Driver and Vehicle Services

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    MN Dept. of Public Safety (DPS)

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