Driving License Medical Examination in Málaga: Everything You Need to Know
At Semedi Salud (located in El Corte Inglés Málaga), we perform medical examinations for obtaining and renewing your driving license quickly, efficiently, and in a personalized manner.
What is the Driving License Medical Examination and why is it Required?
The Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) requires a psychophysical aptitude report issued by an authorized center to renew or issue driving licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, etc.). The objective is to ensure that drivers maintain the necessary capabilities to drive safely, checking vision, hearing, reflexes, and coordination.
This examination is not only a legal requirement but also a guarantee that you will be in optimal condition to protect your life, the lives of your passengers, and the lives of other road users.
How Often should I Renew it?
The frequency of the examination varies according to age and license class:
- Licenses A1, A2, A, B, B+E:
- Up to 65 years: every 10 years.
- From 65: every 5 years.
- Licenses C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E, D, D+E:
- Up to 65: every 5 years.
- From 65: every 3 years.
- If the DGT detects problems (such as certain diseases), it may require renewals with reduced frequency.
Remember: you can renew it up to 3 months before the expiration date without losing days of validity.
What Documentation Do You Need?
To carry out the process at Semedi Salud, you only need to bring:
- Valid DNI or NIE.
- Current driving license (expired or about to expire).
- Ideally, a recent photograph (although we can take it at the center).
- Regulatory fees, which you can pay with us; we manage the direct payment to expedite the process.
After the examination, we deliver a provisional license valid for 3 months while the DGT sends the definitive one to your home.
What is the Process at Semedi Salud?
1. Request an appointment or come directly
We attend with and without prior appointment. We recommend requesting an appointment to avoid waiting. We are in El Corte Inglés Málaga, with extended hours during the week and Saturdays.
2. Medical and psychotechnical examination
Our collegiate doctors perform vision (acuity, visual field), hearing, blood pressure, and coordination exams. The psychotechnical test evaluates reflexes and cognitive ability.
3. Photo and documentation
If you do not bring a recent photo, we will take it and add it to the file. You pay the fees (generally around €24.34; exempt for those over 70).
4. Report and provisional license
The aptitude report is issued at the moment and, if everything is correct, we deliver a provisional license to continue driving during the processing in Traffic.
5. Telematic submission to DGT
We manage all electronic submissions to the DGT so that you receive the definitive license at home in a few days (usually 1–2 weeks).
Advantages of Doing it at Semedi Salud
- Speed and convenience: exam + photo + fees + report in a single visit, without traveling to Traffic.
- Collegiate professionals: doctors with specialized training in driver recognition.
- Authorized center: approved by the DGT and the Ministry, with more than 30 years of experience.
- Privileged location: inside El Corte Inglés Málaga, with free parking and easy access.
- Personalized attention: we adjust our service to your needs and schedule.
- Comprehensive processing: forget about everything, we do it for you.
What if I Lose My License or Need an Exchange?
In case of loss, breakage, or after a foreign exchange, we also manage the recognition and issuance of provisional documents, as well as the approval of the foreign permit. At Semedi Salud we help you recover or validate your permit with total security.
Useful Tips
- Come well-rested and with your usual medication to reflect your usual state of health.
- Bring glasses or contact lenses if you use them.
- If you have changes of address, bring the registration certificate.
- Renew up to 3 months before without losing days of validity.
- If you are over 70 years old or have other exemptions, check if you are exempt from fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I go without an appointment?
Yes, although we recommend requesting an appointment to save time. - How long does everything take?
Usually between 20 and 30 minutes at the center. The definitive license arrives home after 1–2 weeks. - What if I am rejected due to vision or health problems?
We explain the options (adaptations, medical reviews, or extensions) according to regulations.
The Medical Examination, Something Extremely Mandatory
Renewing or obtaining a driving license requires a mandatory psychophysical examination, but at Semedi Salud we turn this process into something simple:
- Specialized medical team
- Global exam + photo + fees in a single visit
- Report and provisional license at the moment
- Telematic submission to the DGT
- Delivery of the definitive permit to your home
Your health and time are as important as your safety behind the wheel. Trust Semedi Salud, specialists in Málaga.
Do not hesitate any longer, visit our website to find out about the medical examination as much as you want.
