You must first have a CDL to apply for the HazMat endorsement. A driver with a NY State CDL must have an "H" or an "X" HazMat endorsement to operate commercial motor vehicles that carry hazardous materials. Read the CDL Manual [3] (CDL-10), Hazardous Materials Manual (pdf) [4] (CDL-11), and Driver License Class Descriptions (pdf) [5] (MV-500C) for more information.
Yes, under federal law, the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may disqualify you from being authorized to transport hazardous materials if
Complete the Application for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (pdf) [10](HAZ-44) and make a copy of one or more of the legal status documents that are listed on the form. Mail the completed form and a copy of your legal status document(s) to:
HazMat Unit
NYS DMV
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12228
You may contact the HazMat unit if you have questions by phone at 1-518-408-2997 or email at [email protected] [11]
Yes, you must pass a HazMat endorsement written test. You must visit a DMV office to pay the $5.00 written test fee and take the test. The test result is valid until your CDL expires. 2
You can study the hazardous materials section of the NYS Commercial Driver License Manual [3] (CDL-10), or study the Hazardous Materials Manual (pdf) [4] (CDL-11).
EFFECTIVE February 7, 2022: If you are applying for a Hazmat endorsement for the first time, you must complete Hazmat entry-level driver training [12] before you take the Hazardous Materials knowledge test.
The required fingerprinting service is being provided by Identogo. All HazMat endorsement applicants must be fingerprinted at one of the Identogo ID centers located throughout New York State. 3 4
Fingerprinting is done by appointment only. You must contact Identogo to select a fingerprinting location and schedule an appointment. Visit https://uenroll.identogo.com [13] or by calling 1-877-472-6915.
Attain Fingerprinting Services Information [14] (HAZ-600) to make your appointment. Bring your NY State CDL and one of the second proofs of ID that are listed on form HAZ-600 to the appointment site.
The federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recommends that all applicants enroll for the HME Security Threat Assessment (including renewals) a minimum of 60 days before applicants require an eligibility determination. TSA is experiencing increased demand for HME assessments, and the processing times for some applicants may exceed 45 days.
The federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will notify you by mail of the results of the background check based on federal standards only. The TSA website [15] has information about the federal background checks for the HazMat endorsements. 5
Please do not request the results of background checks from the DMV, Identogo, or the TSA. Wait to receive the notifications in the mail.
No. We cannot issue the HazMat endorsement until the background checks are completed and approved. The DMV will provide a CDL with the HazMat endorsement that is valid for 90 days only if
If you do not pass the written test or the background checks, the DMV will issue a CDL that does not have a HazMat endorsement.
We will mail you notification of approval along with instructions to go into a DMV office to obtain a CDL with the HazMat endorsement. Your new CDL will display the expiration date of your CDL and the expiration date of your HazMat endorsement. The endorsement is valid for five years.
Links
[1] https://dmv.ny.gov/print/1408
[2] https://dmv.ny.gov/offices/county-offices
[3] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/2067
[4] https://dmv.ny.gov/brochure/cdl11.pdf
[5] https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv500c.pdf
[6] https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/haz11.pdf
[7] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/1405
[8] https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov
[9] https://dmv.ny.gov/commercial-drivers/entry-level-driver-training-faq
[10] https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/haz44.pdf
[11] mailto:[email protected]
[12] https://dmv.ny.gov/commercial-drivers/get-hazardous-materials-hazmat-endorsement#eldt
[13] https://uenroll.identogo.com
[14] https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/haz600.pdf
[15] https://www.tsa.gov/
[16] https://dmv.ny.gov/node/2063