Medical examination is required to obtain a driver’s license. These examinations are performed at authorized health institutions, and medical reports must be approved by a physician at those institutions. Reports can be obtained from public hospitals as well as private hospitals. The content and pricing of the medical report required for a license may vary.
Medical reports for a driver’s license are issued after the necessary tests at the chosen hospital. The 2021 fee for this report was set at 136 TL. When you apply at the hospital, you must clearly state that the report is for a driver’s license; otherwise you may be charged different fees.
Where Can You Get the Medical Report for a Driver’s License?
Options for obtaining a medical report for a driver’s license include the following institutions:
- You can obtain the medical report from local health centers or from your family physician in your district.
- Private hospitals
- Private clinics
- Polyclinics
- Private medical centers
These institutions issue reports to applicants after completing the required examinations.
Obtaining a Medical Report via e-Government (E-Devlet)
Through the e-Government system, it is possible to start the process of obtaining a health document electronically. To access this service, log in to the e-Government portal. After logging in, enter the ‘Personal health information form‘, complete the form, and follow the instructions to be directed to the appropriate health institution.
Where Can I Get a Medical Report to Renew My License?
For license renewal, the same types of institutions used for initial license applications are valid. You can obtain the required medical report from private hospitals, health centers, family physicians, or medical centers. There is no need to apply to a different institution specifically for renewal; you can receive the report from the institutions listed above after they complete the necessary examinations.
How Long Is the Driver’s Medical Report Valid?
The validity of a driver’s medical report is generally one year. After one year, if needed, you must reapply to a health institution to obtain a new report. Any medical report older than one year is not considered valid and cannot be used for licensing. In addition to this general rule, the validity period also varies by license class.
The breakdown is as follows:
- For license groups A, A1, A2, B, B1, BE, M, and F, the medical report is valid for 10 years.
- For groups C, C1, C1E, CE, D, D1, D1E, DE and similar categories, the medical report is valid for 5 years.
How Much Does a Driver’s Medical Report Cost?
Fees for a driver’s medical report vary. If you want to obtain the report free of charge, you can apply to your local health center and obtain it from your family physician. If the family physician cannot issue the report directly, you will be directed to public health institutions where the fee is 50 TL.
At university and training research hospitals the fee can be around 75 TL. Health boards in state hospitals may charge higher fees, up to 200 TL. In training and research hospitals, fees can reach 300 TL.
Private institutions set their own prices, so there is no single fixed fee across all private hospitals. To get an accurate and current price, contact the specific private hospital you plan to visit.
Eye Examination for the Driver’s Medical Report
The driver’s medical report includes an eye examination that follows certain procedures. If a correctable visual impairment is found during the exam, correction with glasses is accepted, but wearing glasses while driving is mandatory. Contact lenses are also accepted, with the same requirement that they must be worn while driving.
Eye tests typically include:
- Measurement of visual acuity
- Visual field assessment
- Color vision testing
- Ptozis and hemipotosis checks
- Assessment for aphakia
- Monitoring for progressive eye diseases
Intelligence Test in the Driver’s Medical Report
The intelligence test has been introduced as part of the driver’s medical report procedures, but it is not applied to every applicant. The intelligence test is administered only when the examining physician suspects a mental disorder during the routine evaluations. In such cases, the psychiatry section in the report process is left pending and the individual is referred to a psychiatrist for further assessment.
Getting a Driver’s Medical Report from a Health Center
To obtain a driver’s medical report from a health center, you should first make an appointment with your family physician. The family physician will then refer you to the appropriate health institution because family physicians do not always have the authority to issue the complete report directly. Therefore, a family physician typically cannot issue the full medical report by themselves.
How Much Do Private Hospitals Charge for the Report?
Fees at private institutions vary from facility to facility. For this reason, it is best to contact the private hospital you intend to visit to get the current price and avoid surprises. Generally, prices in private institutions depend on the examinations performed and can range from about 50 TL to 200 TL. For exact and up-to-date information, reach out to the chosen hospital by phone or via their online channels.
Is a Driver’s Medical Report Mandatory?
Obtaining a medical report is mandatory when applying for a driver’s license. A valid medical report is one of the most important requirements for being licensed. If a report does not confirm that the applicant is fit to drive, the license will not be issued. This requirement exists to protect both the applicant’s safety and the safety of other road users.
Therefore, necessary examinations must be completed and the medical report must be obtained from an authorized institution before applying for a license. After examinations, the attending physician may refer the applicant to a specialist; if the specialist finds no contraindications, they will approve the report. If a problem is detected, the applicant may be referred to a medical board.
If a current license holder seeks renewal but has developed a health condition that impairs driving, their license may be revoked and not renewed. In such cases the individual will not be permitted to drive until the issue is resolved, so the medical report plays a critical role in renewal decisions.
Documents Required to Obtain the Driver’s Medical Report
There are several documents you must bring when applying for a driver’s medical report. Applicants for a new license or for renewal should prepare the following items before visiting the health institution.
Required documents include:
- National ID card
- Two biometric photographs
- Fingerprint record obtained from the police
- Blood type document
When these documents are gathered accurately and completely, you can apply for the medical report without delay and with minimal risk of issues during the process.