Driving when you're 75 and over

Renew your medical certificate before the expiry date

As a driver 75 years and over, your medical certificate will be valid for a maximum of 13 months.

If your doctor issues a medical certificate for more than 13 months, you can only use the certificate for 13 months from the issue date.

The expiry date on your medical certificate does not affect the expiry date of your driver licence, as shown on your driver licence.

Get a reminder when you need a new medical certificate

You can choose to give us a copy of your medical certificate if you would like us to send you a courtesy reminder notice about 6 weeks before your medical certificate expires. This will help remind you to get a new certificate. You should not rely on this as your only reminder to get a new medical certificate. You could ask if your medical centre or family can also remind you.

Giving us your medical certificate will not renew your driver licence when it’s due for renewal. Read about how to renew your licence. You’ll still be eligible to select the licence period available to everyone, up to 5 years.

In this guide:

1. Get your medical fitness to drive assessed regularly
2. Prepare for your doctor's appointment
3. What to expect at your doctor's appointment
4. Carry your current medical certificate when you drive
5. Renew your medical certificate before the expiry date

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