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Medical certificate for a driving licence
You can apply for the renewal of the validity of your driving licence six months before its expiry date. A medical certificate for a driving licence can also be obtained in electronic form.
Medical certificate for a driving licence in brief
- A medical certificate for a driving licence is a statement issued by a physician that confirms a person’s state of health and suitability to drive a vehicle.
- The examination includes, among other things, the assessment of vision, hearing, mobility and functional capacity, as well as possible illnesses that may affect the driving ability.
Services
A driving license certificate, or medical certificate for a driving license, is necessary if:
Group 1:
Driving license categories AM/120, AM/121 (moped and moped car), T (tractor), A1, A2, A (motorcycle), or B, BE (passenger car):
- If you have a medical condition affecting driving health.
Group 2:
Driving license categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE (truck, bus, and their combinations):
- Applying for the first Group 2 driving license category.
- If the driving license has expired before renewal.
- Renewing your current driving license and you have turned or will turn 45 during the validity of the current license.
If you need a regular medical statement for a driving license certificate, known as a driving health check, you can book an appointment with our general practitioner. Driving license statements cannot be done via remote consultation.
You can also book an appointment by calling our appointment booking number on +358 (0)10 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Book an appointment for a driving health checkAn extended medical certificate is necessary if:
Group 1:
Driving license categories AM/120, AM/121 (moped and moped car), T (tractor), A1, A2, A (motorcycle), or B, BE (passenger car):
- If you renew your driving license the day after your 70th birthday or later.
Group 2:
Driving license categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE (truck, bus, and their combinations):
- You need an extended driving license certificate if you have turned 68 before visiting the doctor for license renewal or if you have turned or will turn 68 before your current license expires (the last valid day of the renewed license is your 68th birthday or later).
- For certain illnesses, an extended driving license certificate by a specialist is required, as specified in the request provided by the police.
Good to know:
- When renewing a Group 2 driving license, the first extended medical examination is conducted at the age of 68-70 and then every two years.
- For an extended medical examination, previous medical records and medication information are needed, which are usually available in OmaKantaExternal link if consent for viewing the information has been granted.
- The extended driving license certificate must be submitted in person to a Trafi office. More information at Traficom.fiExternal link
You can book an appointment for an extended driving license certificate with our general practitioner. Please note that driving license statements cannot be done via remote consultation.
You can also book an appointment by calling Mehiläinen's appointment number 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Book an appointment for an extended driving license certificateWhat happens during a medical examination for a driving licence?
Medical examinations are mainly performed by general practitioners, but, sometimes, it may be necessary to obtain a medical certificate from a specialist. A medical certificate issued by a specialist is required in the event of a medical condition that may affect driving health and cannot be assessed by a general practitioner. Physicians have been specifically instructed to pay attention to long-term illnesses, medications and possible substance addiction or memory problems.
Examinations included in the medical examination:
For the examination, you will need a patient information form from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom. If you have not received a patient information form, you can save and print the patient information form from Traficom’s website.External link
The examination includes a medical examination, an assessment of your health and a medical certificate for a driving licence.
- Visual acuity and field of vision
- Effect of possible illnesses and medications on driving ability
Between the ages of 70 and 75, depending on the driving licence category, an extended medical examination is required, where the impact of ageing, medications and illnesses on driving health is assessed more thoroughly.
Medical certificate for first driving licence
- You do not need a medical certificate for your first driving licence, as your own assurance that you meet the health requirements for driving is sufficient.
- The assurance is given in connection with the information in the application form.
- If the applicant is unable or unwilling to provide assurance, a medical certificate of the fulfilment of the driving health requirements must be submitted.
- You can obtain a medical certificate for a driving licence from a general practitioner.
When do I need a medical certificate for my driving licence?
Group 1 driving licence categories (electronic medical certificate for a driving licence):
If you are applying for a driving licence for group 1 vehicles, which include AM/120, AM/121 (moped and quadrimobile), T (tractor), A1, A2, A (motorcycle) and B, BE (passenger car):
- In general, your own assurance that you meet the health requirements for driving is sufficient.
- A medical certificate is required if you have any medical conditions that affect your driving health.
Group 2 driving licence categories:
If you are applying for a driving licence for group 2 vehicles, which include categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE (lorries, buses and vehicle combinations):
- A medical certificate is required.
Group 1 driving licence categories (electronic medical certificate for a driving licence):
If you are renewing your driving licence for group 1 vehicles, which include categories AM/120, AM/121 (moped and quadrimobile), T (tractor), A1, A2, A (motorcycle) and B, BE (passenger car):
- It is not necessary to obtain a new medical certificate if you renew your driving licence by your 70th birthday at the latest.
- You will need an extended medical certificate if you renew your driving licence after your 70th birthday.
Group 2 driving licence categories:
If you are renewing your driving licence for group 2 vehicles, which include categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE (lorries, buses and vehicle combinations):
- A medical certificate is required if you have turned 45 by the expiry date of your driving licence.
- An extended medical certificate is required if you have reached the age of 68 before your physician’s appointment required to renew your driving licence, or have turned 68 by the time your current driving licence expires (the expiry date of the driving licence to be renewed is your 68th birthday or later).
If you have a group 2 (lorry and/or bus) driving licence that expires before you turn 45, a medical certificate is not required for its renewal.
If you no longer need to drive a bus or lorry, you can remove your group 2 driving licence categories by downgrading your right to drive. At the same time, you can avoid having to provide a medical certificate.
If you are 70 years of age or older, you will need an extended medical certificate to renew your driving licence.
In connection with the health examination, you can fill out the patient information form intended for all age groups in advance, as well as the preliminary information form for the extended medical examination (under the supervision of a physician or nurse).
For the extended medical examination, previous medical history and medication information are required, which can usually be found in MyKantaExternal link if consent to view the information has been granted.
You can find doctor-specific prices in our appointment booking in the doctor's information.
Take into account in the price list
You can find doctor-specific prices in our appointment booking in the doctor's information.| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Consultation visit, 10 min Price per visit. | from 31,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 61,20 € |
| Consultation visit, 20 min Price per visit. | from 49,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 79,20 € |
| Consultation visit, 30 min Price per visit. | from 66,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 96,20 € |
| Consultation visit, 45 min Price per visit. | from 85,20 € Without Kela reimbursement from 115,20 € |
Frequently asked questions about medical certificates for driving licences
For the examination, you will need a patient information form from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.
If you have not received a patient information form, you can save and print the patient information form from Traficom’s website.External link
Bring the following with you to the appointment:
- Photo ID (passport, driving licence or identity card)
- Your current glasses
- If you wear contact lenses, bring a lens case with you as the eyesight test is performed without contact lenses.
A medical certificate for a driving licence is valid for six months after the appointment.
The price of a medical certificate for a driving licence consists of the physician’s appointment, the outpatient clinic fee, the Kanta fee and the medical certificate fee. You can find the physician-specific prices in our online appointment booking service under the physician’s information.
Medical certificates for driving licences are usually not included in occupational health agreements, but you should check your own occupational health agreement to be sure.
An electronic medical certificate for a driving licence means that the examination information is transferred electronically to the MyKanta service, from which the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom will receive the data electronically.
Electronic medical certificates for driving licences are only used for group 1 vehicle categories , which include AM/120, AM/121 (moped and quadrimobile), T (tractor), A1, A2, A (motorcycle) and B, BE (passenger car).
If there are any problems with the data transfer, please contact the clinic or specialist that sent the data.
In the medical examination for the extended driving license certificate for the elderly, blood pressure, hearing, vision, and general health are assessed, along with memory and functional capacity.
Group 1:
Driving license categories AM/120, AM/121 (moped and moped car), T (tractor), A1, A2, A (motorcycle), or B, BE (passenger car):
- You need an extended medical certificate if you renew your driving license the day after your 70th birthday or later.
Good to know: After the first extended medical certificate, the examination is repeated every five years.
Group 2:
Driving license categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE (truck, bus, and their combinations):
- If you have turned 68 before visiting the doctor for license renewal or if you have turned or will turn 68 before your current license expires (the last valid day of the renewed license is your 68th birthday or later).
- For certain illnesses, an extended driving license certificate by a specialist is required, as specified in the request provided by the police.
Generally, the first extended medical examination is conducted at the age of 68-70 and then every two years.
Good to know:
- Generally, the first extended medical examination is conducted at the age of 68-70 and then every two years.
- Previous medical records and medication information are required for the extended medical examination, usually available in OmaKantaExternal link if consent for data visibility has been granted.
- The extended driving license certificate must be submitted in person to a Trafi office. More information at Traficom.fiExternal link
You can book an appointment for an extended driving license certificate with our general practitioner. Please note that driving license statements cannot be done via remote consultation.
You can also book an appointment by calling Mehiläinen's appointment number 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Book an appointment for an extended driving license certificate
