Ohio Ends Non-Domiciled CDL Program

Ohio is ending its non-domiciled CDL program, and all remaining licenses in that category will be downgraded.

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced the decision on October 23, 2026.

Since May, the state has already downgraded about 2,000 non-domiciled CDLs after reviewing roughly 5,000 licenses.

Previously, some drivers who met federal requirements could keep their CDL until it expired. Now Ohio plans to downgrade the remaining licenses as well.

Affected drivers will receive a letter. The downgrade takes effect 30 days after the date on that letter. Drivers can request a hearing to challenge the decision.

!What This Means for CDL Drivers

If you hold an Ohio-issued non-domiciled CDL, watch for a letter from the BMV and check your deadline.

This decision does not apply to regular CDLs held by U.S. citizens or permanent residents.