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If you also need a corrected&nbsp;CDL&nbsp;card,&nbsp;you will&nbsp;need to visit a DMV office and pay for a corrected card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Excepted Interstate (NI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You operate or expect to operate a CMV in interstate commerce and you meet the qualification requirements under Title 49, CFR, part 391. The license does not restrict the transport, origination, or destination of the load to be transported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interstate commerce means trade, traffic, or transportation in the United States (U.S.) that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between a place in a state and a place outside of that state (including a place outside of the U.S.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between two places in a state through another state or place outside of the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Between two places in a state as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating or terminating outside the state or the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that you may be engaged in interstate commerce even if your vehicle does not leave the state. 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