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title: "What is Medical examiner's certificate?"
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# What is Medical examiner's certificate?

The medical card showing a driver passed a DOT physical.

The certificate is issued by a medical examiner listed on FMCSA's National Registry after a DOT physical. It is valid for up to 24 months, or less if a condition needs monitoring.

Employers keep a copy in the driver qualification file and must replace it before it expires.

## Learn more

-   [DOT Physical Requirements: Vision, Hearing, Blood Pressure and Card Length](/dot-physical-requirements)
-   [Driver Qualification File Checklist (49 CFR 391.51)](/driver-qualification-file-checklist)

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