Get Request A Copy Of Your Medical Certificate

In the best case, they may issue you a certificate. Frequently, the review and submission process can repeat itself for several iterations. The process generally takes up to six months, but we have heard from a number of pilots who have spent more than a year stuck in the review and submission loop.

The process of obtaining a medical certificate is fairly simple. You'll need to complete an application and then undergo a physical examination with an FAA-approved Aviation Medical Examiner. Learn all about medical certificates for pilots, who needs one, how to obtain one and what to expect throughout the process.

An airman medical certificate is valid only with the original signature of the AME who performed the examination or digital signature of an authorized FAA physician (e.g., Regional Flight Surgeon, manager of the Aerospace Medical Certification Division, Federal Air Surgeon). Copies are NOT valid.

An airman medical certificate is valid only with the original signature of the AME who performed the examination or digital signature of an authorized FAA physician (e.g., Regional Flight Surgeon, manager of the Aerospace Medical Certification Division, Federal Air Surgeon). Copies are NOT valid.

The Aerospace Medical Certification Division can fax you a record of your certificate that is valid for no more than 60 days, which should be enough time to receive your replacement certificate.

How do I obtain a medical certificate? An FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) must examine you. You must contact an AME of your choosing, schedule an appointment, complete an official FAA application form via MedXPress, and undergo a physical examination by an AME.

The FAA may consider that defacing the certificate. I would not recommend laminating your certificate.