The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) will start a new electronic system for submitting Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) medical certificates this week, on June 18, 2025. This change aims to make the process easier and more accurate, in line with the National Registry II. After this date, DDS will not accept hard copy medical certificates from drivers, which means all submissions must be made electronically. Key changes include that no paper submissions, faxes, or in-person deliveries will be allowed; certified medical examiners must send the medical information electronically to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which will then share it with DDS. Drivers should wait at least 48 business hours after their medical exam for the information to update in the DDS records. Existing valid medical certificates will stay valid until they expire and do not need to be resubmitted. CDL holders still need to confirm their driving category with DDS and must provide any required medical waivers. CDL holders are advised to reach out to their medical examiners and Georgia DDS for more details on these changes.