If you have a medical or visual condition that may impair your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, even temporarily, you must provide DMV with a medical statement from your physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner. Some of these conditions include:
Examples of conditions that may require medical review include:
- Level of consciousness
- Seizures
- Vision changes
- Impairment of judgment
- Loss of motor functions
Seizure/Blackout Policy
DMV's Seizure/Blackout Policy, established by the Medical Advisory Board, states that a person must be seizure-free or blackout-free for at least six months before driving privileges may be considered for reinstatement. If a person is currently licensed and DMV is notified that the person has experienced a seizure, loss of consciousness, or blackout, DMV will suspend the person's driving privilege for a period of six months from the date of the last episode.
DMV will evaluate the medical information to determine if a driver's license may be issued or restricted.
Review Process
As part of the medical review process, DMV may require you to:
- Submit a medical statement (Form MED-2) from your physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner.
- Submit a vision statement (Form MED-4) from your ophthalmologist/optometrist
- Undergo an evaluation by a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist in a driver evaluation program
- Pass the two-part driver's license knowledge exam
- Pass the road skills test
Based on DMV's evaluation of the medical information and/or test results, DMV will determine whether to:
- Suspend your driving privilege;
- Restrict your driving privilege;
- Require you to complete a driver evaluation; or
- Require you to submit periodic medical and/or vision reports
If you are required to submit a periodic medical and/or vision report, DMV will send you a reminder letter approximately 60 days prior to the due date.
How to Submit Your Documentation
You may submit your required medical and/or vision documentation using any of the following methods:
- Online: Submit your documentation securely through the DMV Medical Review Services Portal.
- Mail: Mail your completed forms and supporting documentation to the address provided in your correspondence or on the applicable DMV form.
- Fax: Fax your completed forms and supporting documentation to the fax number provided in your correspondence or on the applicable DMV form.
New! Medical Review Services (MRS) Online Portal
We are pleased to introduce the Medical Review Services (MRS) Online Portal. This secure online service allows customers and healthcare providers to electronically submit required medical forms and supporting documentation.
The MRS Online Portal offers a faster, more convenient alternative to paper submissions, helping streamline the medical review process and reduce processing time.
Access the Medical Review Services (MRS) Online Portal: https://dmvmove.dmv.virginia.gov/form/MedicalReviewPortal
Use the portal to:
- Securely submit required medical forms and support documentation.
- Reduce processing time by providing a secure electronic submission option as an alternative to mailing or faxing documents.