When applying for a Delaware license and upon renewal of license, the applicant will be required to report or show certification concerning any medical conditions that may interfere with his/her ability to drive. The applicant may be required to submit a favorable certificate/report from his/her physician stating that the driver's medical condition is under sufficient control to permit him/her to safely operate a motor vehicle. Any person licensed to operate a motor vehicle on the basis of this certificate/report may be required to furnish the Division with a new certificate every year no later than the last day of the person's birthday month. Failure to provide a favorable doctor's report will result in the suspension of a person's driver's license. Upon receipt of a favorable physician's certificate/report, a reinstatement fee of $25.00 must be paid to the Division of Motor Vehicles in order to reinstate the license.

Any person who is subject to loss of consciousness due to disease of the central nervous system will not be issued a Delaware driver's license unless the Division receives a certificate report from the person's treating physician stating that the driver's infirmity is under sufficient control to permit them to safely operate a motor vehicle. The certifying physician must have been treating the person for a minimum of 3 months for loss of consciousness. Any person licensed to operate a motor vehicle on the basis of this certificate/report will be required to furnish the Division with a new certificate every year no later than the last day of the person's birthday month. Failure to provide a favorable doctor's report will result in the suspension of a person's driver's license. Upon receipt of a favorable physician's certificate/report, a reinstatement fee of $25.00 must be paid to the Division of Motor Vehicles in order to reinstate the license. For further questions regarding Medical Suspension, please contact the Medical Section at (302) 744-2507.

A driver's license may be voluntarily surrendered to the Division if a favorable medical report cannot be obtained. Upon receipt of a favorable physician's certificate/report, there is no fee for reinstatement if the license is voluntarily surrendered. For further questions regarding Medical Surrender, please contact the Medical Section at (302) 744-2507.

Medical Evaluation Form

Vision Evaluation Form