CDME Module 2: Vision and Hearing (2025)-Hearing Exemption Application-2

Hearing Exemption Application-2

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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) outlines the process for renewing a Federal hearing exemption under 49 CFR 391.41(b)(11). To successfully renew your exemption and maintain the ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce, the renewal application must be submitted at least three months before the current exemption's expiration date.<br /><br />The renewal application requires the following materials:<br /><br />1. A written request to renew your hearing exemption.<br />2. A clear copy of the front and back of your driver's license.<br />3. A complete driving record from the past three years from your state licensing authority. Any crashes or convictions for moving violations must be supported by additional documentation such as crash reports, citations, or court records.<br />4. A completed and signed Authorization for Release of Medical Information Form, available on the FMCSA website.<br />5. A clear copy of the Medical Examiner's Certificate, MCSA-5876, indicating the need for a hearing exemption.<br />6. A clear copy of your current exemption.<br /><br />These materials can be submitted by e-mail, mail, or fax, ensuring that only one submission method is used. Submit your documents via one of the following methods:<br /><br />- **E-mail**: FMCSAhearingexemptions@dot.gov<br />- **Mail**: Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Medical Programs Division, W64-224, Hearing Exemption Program, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590<br />- **Fax**: (877) 764-6920, with the document titled "ATTENTION HEARING EXEMPTIONS C/O Christine A. Hydock"<br /><br />If you choose not to renew your exemption, notify FMCSA in writing. For any questions, contact FMCSA by phone at (202) 366-4001 or email FMCSAhearingexemptions@dot.gov.

Keywords

FMCSA

hearing exemption

renewal process

49 CFR 391.41(b)(11)

commercial motor vehicle

interstate commerce

application materials

submission methods

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Medical Examiner's Certificate