Medical certificate for driver's license – this is a document, which confirms that the driver or candidate driver has no medical contraindications, indications or restrictions for driving vehicles. This certificate is required to obtain, replacement or restoration of a driver's license. In this article, we will tell, how to get a medical certificate for your license, where can I get it, how much does it cost and how long does it last. 
Where to get a medical certificate for your license?
A medical certificate for your license can be obtained from specialized medical institutions., who are licensed to conduct medical examinations of drivers. It can be:
- State or municipal clinics, hospitals, dispensary.
- Private clinics or medical examination centers.
- Medical centers of driving schools or traffic police.
The choice of place for a medical examination depends on your desire, availability of free time and financial opportunities. In government institutions you can undergo a medical examination free of charge under your compulsory medical insurance policy., but you will have to wait your turn and go to different offices. In private clinics you will pay for the service, but save time and nerves. At driving schools or the traffic police you can get a certificate quickly and conveniently, but you risk encountering counterfeit or poor quality service.
What documents are needed to obtain a medical certificate for a license??
To obtain a medical certificate for your license you will need the following documents:
- Passport or other document, identification document.
- Compulsory health insurance policy (Compulsory medical insurance) or voluntary health insurance agreement (DMS), if you are undergoing a medical examination at a government institution.
- Receipt for payment for medical examination services, if you are undergoing a medical examination in a private institution.
- Photo size 3×4 cm, if you are receiving a certificate for the first time or changing it after its expiration date.
How is the medical examination carried out to obtain a medical certificate for a license??
The medical examination to obtain a medical certificate for your license consists of an examination by several specialists, which check your health and physical fitness to drive a vehicle. Depending on the category of rights, which you are applying for, you will need to be examined by the following doctors:
- Physician or general practitioner (family doctor) – mandatory for all categories of rights.
- Ophthalmologist – mandatory for all categories of rights.
- Psychiatrist – mandatory for all categories of rights.
- Psychiatrist-narcologist – mandatory for all categories of rights.
- Otorhinolaryngologist – mandatory for categories C, C1, CE, D, D1, OF, D1E, Tm, Tb.
- Neurologist – mandatory for categories C, C1, CE, D, D1, OF, D1E, Tm, Tb and by referral from a physician or general practitioner for other categories.
Besides, if you decide buy rights categories C, C1, CE, D, D1, OF, you may be prescribed additional tests or studies, such as the:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Urine drug testing and chronic alcohol use (at the request of a psychiatrist-narcologist).
- Blood sugar test (by referral from a physician or general practitioner).
After passing all examinations and examinations, you receive a medical certificate confirming the presence of (absence) you have medical contraindications, indications or restrictions for driving vehicles. This is your medical certificate for your license.
How much does a medical certificate cost??
The cost of a medical certificate for a license depends on, where do you get your medical examination. In government institutions you can undergo a medical examination free of charge under your compulsory medical insurance policy.. But in this case, you must be prepared to wait your turn and go to different offices. In private clinics you will pay for a medical examination service. Cost may vary from 500 to 3000 rubles depending on the region and level of the clinic.
