About the Driver's License Medical

A health certificate is required when renewing a driver's license in certain cases. The certificate confirms that you are medically fit to drive. We carry out the examination and issue the health certificate.

Who must submit a health certificate?

According to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, you must submit a health certificate to renew your driver's license if:

You are 80 years or older
You are renewing heavy classes — lorry (C, CE), light lorry (C1, C1E), bus (D, DE) or minibus (D1, D1E)
Your driver's license has limited validity due to health

What does the examination include?

General health assessment
Vision test and visual field examination
Hearing test (if required)
Assessment of physical and mental fitness for driving
Evaluation of any conditions that may affect driving ability

Accepted ID

You must bring valid identification to the examination. The following ID is accepted:

Passport
National ID card
Physical driver's license (not digital version)
Bank card with photo

Self-Declaration

The self-declaration form can be filled out at our clinic or in advance.

Validity

The health certificate cannot be older than three months when the Norwegian Public Roads Administration receives it
If you are 80 years or older, the driver's license can be renewed for up to three years at a time
Heavy classes are normally renewed for five years — shorter validity may apply from age 66 or due to health-related restrictions

Relevant Regulations

Norwegian Public Roads Administration - Renewing your driving licence with a health certificate Norwegian Directorate of Health - Driver's license guidelines (Førerkortveilederen)