Steps for MEs to Complete 10-year Training and Testing
National Registry Certification Expires in 2023
All MEs whose National Registry certification expires in 2023, will have a full year to complete the 10-
year periodic training and pass the certification test if MEs take full advantage of the extended 1-year
timeframe by starting training and testing actions on January 1, 2023. To complete these requirements as
outlined in 49 CFR 390.111, please complete the following steps:
1. Contact the private sector training organizations to schedule training
2. Complete training
3. Log into your National Registry account and upload your proof of training (i.e., training
certificate)
4. Contact one of the 2 FMCSA-approved testing organizations (Prometric or PSI) to schedule the
certification test
5. Take and pass the certification test prior to your National Registry certification expiration
Regulatory Compliance and your National Registry Account
For all MEs whose certification expires in 2023, depending on when you complete your 10-year training
and testing requirements, you may notice your National Registry user profile indicates that your
certification has expired. This will not impact your ability to perform physical qualification examinations
and use the National Registry system, and as indicated above, FMCSA will not take action against
affected MEs for noncompliance with the regulations for not completing the training and passing the
certification test within the 10-year timeframe. However, any MEs whose certification expires in 2023
that have not completed the 10-year periodic training and received a passing score on the 10-year
certification test by December 31, 2023, will be removed from the National Registry for noncompliance
with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
National Registry Certification Expires in 2024 or Later
All MEs whose National Registry certification expires in 2024 or later will be notified by FMCSA after
their 9-year certification anniversary that they need to complete their 10-year periodic training and pass
the certification test. Once notified, MEs should follow the steps outlined below:
1. Contact the private sector training organizations to schedule training
2. Complete training
3. Log into your National Registry account and upload your proof of training (i.e., training
certificate)
4. Contact one of the 2 FMCSA-approved testing organizations (Prometric or PSI) to schedule the
certification test
5. Take and pass the certification test prior to your National Registry certification expiration
If you have questions related to this message, please contact the National Registry Helpdesk at
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