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Completion of Medical Packet

Ohio Administrative Code Section 4501:1-1-04


If physician answers "YES" to allow driving privileges or question #6 on form BMV 2310, the procedures listed below will be followed.

    1. Examiner enters the restriction code V in the 2-part box on the exam form, validates the temporary permit and returns it to the applicant.

    2. After the road test, he instructs the applicant to proceed to the Deputy Registrar for the issuance of the license (with a code V) and any other common restrictions that may be necessary.

    3. If applicant is the holder of a valid out-of-state license and does not have to take the road test, he is instructed to proceed to the Deputy Registrar for the issuance of the license (with a code V) and other common restrictions.

      • Examiner marks exam form to instruct the deputy that a license should be issued, but NO medical packet is to be issued.

    4. Examiner advises the applicant that the medical form will be mailed to the BMV and he will be notified by mail of any further requirements.

    5. Examiner mails medical form and copy of exam or BMV 2003 flag to BMV in 2341 envelope.

    6. After a thorough review by BMV staff, the applicant may be:

      • Issued a regular license (no medical form is needed).

        • If a medical restriction is not necessary, the applicant will be mailed a medical restriction card marked "No further medical statements required" and a letter authorizing the issuance of a replacement license without the V in the two-part box.

      • Issued a restricted license requiring submission of periodic medical statements, driver license exams; or any combination thereof.

        • If a medical restriction is necessary, a medical restriction card outlining the requirements will be mailed to the applicant.


If physician answers "NO" driving privileges, or refuses to answer question #6 on form BMV 2310, on physician's statement, the procedures listed below will be followed:

    1. Applicant advised application for Ohio driving privileges is denied.

    2. Examiner confiscates BMV 2015 (if it has not expired).

    3. Examiner mails medical forms, exam form and out-of-state license to BMV in 2341 envelope.

    4. Applicant advised to contact BMV for another medical form when doctor is able to approve driving.

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