​An application for a Minnesota instruction permit or driver’s license includes questions about medical conditions. 

The medical information supplied by you or your doctor is used only by authorized personnel to determine driving privileges. Refer to the Data Privacy page for more information.

If you have a medical condition, you may be asked to provide a statement from a physician that indicates whether the condition interferes with your ability to drive safely. Providing false information on your application could result in the loss of driving privileges.

Note: If you operate a school bus, refer to School Bus Endorsement for more information about medical conditions and your commercial driver's license

If you receive a request for a medical statement, submit medical forms online or mail completed forms to:

Driver and Vehicle Services 
Driver Evaluation Unit 
445 Minnesota St., Suite 170 
St. Paul, MN 55101-5170

Examples of medical conditions

Loss of consciousness or voluntary control 

This is the loss of the ability to assume and retain an upright posture without support or the inability to respond rationally to external stimuli. You must report an episode in writing within 30 days of experiencing loss of consciousness or voluntary control.

Vision

You are required to complete a vision screening at the time you apply for or renew an instruction permit or driver’s license. Your normal or corrected vision must be at least 20/40 and your peripheral vision must be at least 105 degrees.

If you do not meet the minimum standards, you will be asked to see an eye doctor and return a Vision Report (PS30338).

Other health problems that could affect driving ability

• Inability to tightly grip a steering wheel, reduced physical strength, inability to easily move foot from gas to brake pedal, inability to look over shoulder.
• Loss of limb.
• Reduced ability to react quickly and decisively to traffic conditions and complicated traffic situations.
• Lessened ability to focus on objects and shift focus quickly, lessened ability to focus on fine details, reduced peripheral vision, poor night vision, sensitivity to glare, weakened depth perception.
• Medication side effects/drug interaction (including over the counter) that cause drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness or muscle relaxation.

If you are concerned about someone you feel may have a medical condition and should have their driving privileges removed, refer to the Report an At-Risk Driver page.

Contact

Email: dvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us
Driver evaluation: 651-296-2025  
Driver’s license info: 651-297-3298 
Customer assistance for hearing impaired: 651-282-6555