I've had a Nevada CDL-A for 20 years and was thinking of relocating to some property I own in Cali.
My question-
What is required to transfer my CDL?
I checked the DMV website, the info is a little unclear:
Out-of-State Licenses
Even if you have a current, valid CDL from another state, if you move to California
you will likely have to begin the commercial licensing process from the start to obtain
your California CDL.
Residency is established by any of the following:
Registering to vote here.
Paying resident tuition at a public institution of higher education.
Filing for a California homeowner’s property tax exemption.
Obtaining a license (such as a fishing license).
Any other privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.
The way I am reading this, there is no out-of-state grandfather clause. I would have to take the knowledge and skills test, even with 20+ years of experience.
OTOH, I could just keep a mailing address in Nevada, and as long as I don't register to vote, file for a property tax exemption, go to college, or go fishing I could just keep my Nevada license. And it would still be legal.
Help anyone?
Thanks...