

21 years or older to apply for a CDL to drive outside California.18 years or older to apply for a CDL to drive within California.Federal regulations require that an applicant be:

How to Apply for a California Commercial Driver LicenseĪ commercial driver license (CDL) is a license issued in accordance with Federal Regulations that allows an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Specific details about a California CDL can be found on the Commercial Driver License Information page. The State of California administers the Commercial Driver's License program through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
