Short answer
Use the FMCSA National Registry search at nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov and enter your ZIP code. Only examiners listed there can issue a valid DOT medical certificate.
How to Find a DOT Physical Exam Near Me
The most reliable way is the official FMCSA National Registry search. Enter your ZIP code to see every certified examiner nearby, including occupational-health clinics, urgent cares, chiropractors and physician offices.
- Confirm Registry status before you book. Ask for the examiner’s National Registry number.
- Ask about walk-ins. Many occupational-health and urgent-care clinics do same-day DOT physicals.
- Ask about price upfront. Prices vary widely, and a urinalysis or extra testing may cost more.
- Check with your employer. Many carriers have a preferred clinic and pay for the exam.
USA DOT Physical Exam: Quick Facts
- Regulated by
- FMCSA (49 CFR 391.41–391.49)
- Who can examine
- Certified medical examiners on the National Registry
- Max certificate
- 24 months
- Typical cost
- About $75–$150 (varies by clinic and location)
- Time needed
- About 30–60 minutes
- Forms
- MCSA-5875 (report) · MCSA-5876 (certificate)
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