Does Hazmat ELDT have to be reported to the FMCSA?

Yes. ELDT must be completed through an FMCSA-approved provider that reports your completion to the federal Training Provider Registry, which your state DMV checks before scheduling your knowledge test. DLA Academy reports completion automatically.

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Do You Need ELDT for a Hazmat Endorsement?

Q: Do you need ELDT for a Hazmat endorsement?

Yes, if you are obtaining the Hazmat endorsement for the first time on or after February 7, 2022, you must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before taking the state Hazmat knowledge test.

Q: When did Hazmat ELDT become required?

The requirement applies to applicants obtaining the Hazmat endorsement for the first time on or after February 7, 2022. The training must be completed before the state Hazmat knowledge test.

Yes — if you're obtaining the Hazmat endorsement for the first time on or after February 7, 2022, you must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before you take your state's Hazmat knowledge test. The training is the required theory portion, and your provider must report your completion to the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR) before the DMV will let you sit for the test.

The rule, stated precisely

ELDT is required before you take the Hazmat knowledge test if you are obtaining the Hazmat endorsement for the first time on or after February 7, 2022. That's the exact trigger — it's tied to getting the endorsement for the first time on or after that date, not to your license type or how long you've been driving. The fastest way to satisfy it is to start Hazmat ELDT training online: $20, self-paced, finished in under 2 hours, with completion reported to the FMCSA automatically.

How to know if it applies to you

First-time Hazmat applicant on/after Feb 7, 2022? Yes — you need ELDT first.
Not sure how your situation is classified? Don't guess — check your state DMV, since the DMV verifies your ELDT completion in the TPR before scheduling your knowledge test.

Where it fits in the process

For a first-time Hazmat endorsement, ELDT is step one of three:

Complete FMCSA-approved Hazmat ELDT training.
Pass your state DMV Hazmat knowledge test.
Pass the TSA Security Threat Assessment (background check, includes fingerprinting).

New to all of this? Start with what Hazmat ELDT training is, then see how much a Hazmat endorsement costs.

Already have a CDL, or asking about ELDT in general?

This page is specifically about the Hazmat endorsement. If your question is broader, see do I need ELDT if I already have a CDL and the general ELDT training requirements page.

Ready to clear the requirement? Complete your required ELDT training here.

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Information verified for 2026. Confirm current requirements with the FMCSA Training Provider Registry and your state DMV. DLA Academy course price: $20.