Virginia Hazmat ELDT – FMCSA-Approved Online Training
Complete your Hazmat ELDT online in Virginia — FMCSA-approved, accepted at Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV), auto-submitted to TPR. Only $20.
What It Costs and Where to Start in Virginia
Every FMCSA-approved ELDT theory course is $20, online, and finished in under 2 hours. Completion is filed to the federal Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
- Hazmat — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL A — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL B — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Passenger — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- School Bus — $20 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- 3-Endorsement Bundle — $50 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- All Bundles — from $30 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Hazmat + Test Prep — $30 FMCSA-approved ELDT
- CDL-A Permit Prep — $15 DMV study aid — not ELDT
Not sure which one?
- I already have a CDL and want to add an endorsement — you only need the endorsement course: Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus, $20 each. Skip CDL-A and CDL-B entirely.
- I'm brand new and have no CDL — start with CDL-A or CDL-B theory, then complete behind-the-wheel training locally. Theory alone does not get you licensed.
- I want all three endorsements — the 3-endorsement bundle is $50 instead of $60 separately.
- What's the cheapest way to do everything? — bundles are the floor: $50 for H+P+S, or $30 for either CDL theory course paired with permit prep. Adding Hazmat all-in, including the federal TSA background check and your state's endorsement fee, typically runs $110–$150.
- Tanker (N) or Doubles/Triples (T)? — neither has an ELDT requirement. The federal rule covers Class A, Class B, the B-to-A upgrade, and Hazmat, Passenger and School Bus only. Both are knowledge-test only at your state DMV: Tanker Test Prep — $15, or Hazmat & Tanker Complete — $45 if you need the Hazmat ELDT too.
Quick Answers — Hazmat ELDT in Virginia
Who needs it?
Any CDL holder adding the Hazmat endorsement in Virginia after February 7, 2022 must complete FMCSA-approved ELDT before taking the endorsement knowledge test.
How long does it take?
Under 2 hours. It's self-paced and 100% online — start and stop on any device.
How much does it cost?
$20 for the Hazmat ELDT at DLA Academy — the lowest-priced FMCSA-approved option, with no hidden fees.
Can I do it online?
Yes. The entire course is online and your completion is auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours — no classroom and no appointment.
What's next?
Finish your ELDT, then pass the Hazmat knowledge test at Virginia DMV and complete TSA threat-assessment fingerprinting.
Virginia Hazmat ELDT — Step by Step
Complete Your FMCSA Hazmat Training (ELDT) Online
Complete DLA Academy's FMCSA-approved Hazmat ELDT online in under 2 hours on any device. Your completion is automatically submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours.
Schedule TSA Hazmat Fingerprinting
Schedule your TSA Hazmat threat assessment fingerprinting through IDEMIA (Universal Enroll). Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) requires the TSA background check before issuing the H endorsement.
Pass the Hazmat Knowledge Test
Visit Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) to take the Hazmat knowledge test. Bring proof of identity, proof of residency, and your existing CDL.
Receive Your H Endorsement
Once Virginia DMV has your TSA results and you've passed the knowledge test, your Hazmat endorsement is added to your CDL.
FMCSA Hazmat Training in Virginia — What "FMCSA-Approved" Actually Means
FMCSA hazmat training is the federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) theory course you must finish before Virginia will let you take the Hazmat knowledge test. DLA Academy is listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry, so Virginia hazmat ELDT training taken here counts federally — $20, online, and filed to the TPR within 24 hours.
One point worth clearing up, because the wording trips people up: FMCSA does not issue a "hazmat certification." There is no federal hazmat certificate or card. What actually happens is a two-part handoff — FMCSA registers your training on the Training Provider Registry, and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) issues the H endorsement onto your CDL once the TSA threat assessment clears and you pass the knowledge test.
So if you are searching for "FMCSA hazmat certification in Virginia," what you need is: FMCSA-approved hazmat ELDT theory (this course), TSA fingerprinting, and the Virginia DMV knowledge test. The endorsement itself comes from Virginia DMV — never from FMCSA or from a training provider.
What DLA Academy's Hazmat ELDT Covers
- Hazmat regulations overview
- Loading and unloading hazardous materials
- Hazmat-specific driver responsibilities
- Emergency response procedures
- Security awareness and threat assessment
- Documentation and placarding
TSA Hazmat Fingerprinting
For the Hazmat endorsement, Virginia requires a TSA threat assessment. Schedule your fingerprinting appointment through IDEMIA (Universal Enroll). Results typically take 30–45 days. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV) cannot add the H endorsement to your CDL until TSA clears you.
Adding More Endorsements? Bundle & Save $10
Drivers adding Hazmat, Passenger, and School Bus together can grab the 3-endorsement bundle for $50 — $10 off the price of buying each individually. All three FMCSA-approved, all three auto-submitted to TPR.
More Virginia ELDT Resources
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Common Questions About ELDT & CDL Endorsements
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$20 flat. FMCSA-approved. Auto-submitted to TPR. Accepted at Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (Virginia DMV). Under 2 hours on any device.