Military CDL Skills Waiver Program

The BMV may waive the required skills test for select veterans or active duty personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces who were/are truck drivers during their military service if the applicant applies within one year of discharge and meets all requirements.

All military applicants must pass the required written test(s); prove that he/she is regularly employed (or was regularly employed) in a military position requiring operation of a CMV within one year; and certify that during the two years immediately preceding the application for an Indiana CDL he/she meets the following requirements:

• Has not had more than one license (except for a military license);
• Has not had any license suspended, revoked, or cancelled;
• Has not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying offenses contained in § 383.51(b);
• Has not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for serious traffic violations contained in § 383.51(c); and
• Has not had any conviction for a violation of military, State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) arising in connection with any traffic accident, and has no record of an accident in which he/she was at fault.
• Was operating a vehicle representative of the CMV the driver applicant operates or expects to operate.

Steps to Apply

1. Visit a BMV branch, pass required written tests(s) and have Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) issued.
2. Collect necessary documentation:
   • Complete, save and print the "Application for Military Skills Test Waiver" form; Secure the signature of the applicant’s Commanding Officer, or responsible person in his/her military chain of command, attesting to the applicant’s military driving experience; and
   • Provide copy of DD214 or proof currently active duty; and
   • Provide letter from commander stating applicant has operated a CMV for at least one year immediately preceding discharge from the military; and
   • A copy of military license.
3. Use one of the following options to submit the completed application packet and contact phone number.
   • Fax: 317-974-1615;
   • Drop documents off at any BMV branch; or
   • Mail to:
     Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
     Attn: CDL Programs
     100 North Senate Avenue
     IGCN,  Room N 481
     Indianapolis, IN 46204

Applications will be processed and the applicant will be contacted once the submitted documents are verified.