Here's How:

1.  Complete form MCSA-5876. Go to Expresslane.org and enter MCSA-5876 in the search box to access the form. 

To avoid rejection, please complete the correct form (MCS-5876).  The form number is located in the top left-hand corner of the form.  The long-form physical (MCSA-5875) is not a substitute for the certificate and cannot be used. Also, ensure the medical examiner completes and signs the form.  The driver must also sign.

2. Properly submit to OMV 

Send your CDL Medical Certificate to OMV one of the following ways:

Fax:  225-925-3901

E-mail:  OMV_CDL_Medical@dps.la.gov 

Mail:  Office of Motor Vehicles

          P.O. Box 64886

          Baton Rouge, LA 70896

3.  Check your Status Online

If you have submitted your CDL medical certificate and you wish to check its status, visit us on the web at

www.expresslane.org/online-services/.  If you have additional questions, contact the CDL Helpdesk at 225-925-4195.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is alerting commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) customers to verify their medical certification status. CDL and CLP customers can confirm their medical status at www.expresslane.org. Commercial drivers must have a current medical certification or variance in their possession at all times while operating a commercial motor vehicle.  

Metairie, and Slidell IRP Field offices are closed until further notice. 

***PLEASE REFER TO IRP OFFICE SCHEDULE PAGE REGARDING SCHEDULE CHANGES. ***

Metairie                        

100 Veterans Blvd                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  New Orleans, LA 70124 

Slidell 

1514 Lindberg Drive                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Suite 100                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Slidell, LA 70458                                                                       

Effective immediately, all IRP offices are open by online.

Metairie, and Slidell IRP Field offices are closed until further notice. 

To access schedule link please visit **Important Notice** IRP Office Schedules page or visit Expresslane.org to book an appointment. 

Please refer to highlighted Section 3:B.(6) in the Governor’s Proclamation which pertains to IRP.

State of Louisiana Proclamation Number JBE 2020 - 27 

Please refer to the link below for an important customer update from FMCSA.

FMCSA FAQ - April 27th

Effective August 01, 2019 under ACT 314 - HB 369 of the 2019 Legislative session - all trucks and trailers with a GVWR in excess of 23,999 lbs will imposed a surcharge of $15.00 for initial and annual registration to fund the Louisiana Trucking Research & Education Council. 

Please refer to link for additional information:  https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1144244

The 2021 - 2022 HVUT proof of payment (Form 2290 Schedule 1) will be accepted to process renewals or supplements until August 31, 2022.             September 06, 2022 will begin the requirement of the 2022-2023 HVUT proof of payment (Form 2290 Schedule 1). 

The Form 2290 Schedule 1 must have a received, paid, or E-file stamp to be accepted.

The VIN number(s) on the Form 2290 Schedule 1 must match the vehicle(s) being registered and must be in the owner’s name.

IRP payments can be made by cash, money orders, cashier’s check or certified check.  Credit card payments online will be accepted soon.

Louisiana Tow Truck Policy - For more information please visit this link. 

FRP PLAN AND DISTANCE - Beginning in 2015, IRP accounts with expiration date 12/31/14 and after will show all jurisdictions and provinces under the IRP plan on issued cab card(s).

All jurisdictions and provinces will be implementing the (FRP) FULL RECIPROCITY PLAN into their programming.

For more information about FRP please visit IRP Online Org website: http://www.irponline.org/default.asp?page=FullReciprocity.

IMPORTANT-Effective March 2014 - USDOT Number updates are no longer required every 12 months. Bi-annual updates are required and can be processed online at:

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/updating-your-registration

Charter buses engaged in interjurisdictional operation are subject to the requirements of the USDOT, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and Unified Carrier Registration (UCR).

Effective January 1, 2016 the IRP Plan removes the exemption for charter buses. All IRP jurisdictions will start registering charter buses if they travel interstate to other IRP jurisdictions.