# Do I need to tell DVLA about a medical condition?

> Quick answer · Last updated 22 August 2026

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## In short

Yes if you have a driving licence and a notifiable condition — or one that has got worse — that could affect safe driving. Car and motorcycle holders in Great Britain can check and often notify online. Not telling DVLA can mean a fine of up to £1,000 and can void motor insurance.

GOV.UK’s checker at https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving covers around 1,600 conditions. From 17 August 2026 car and motorcycle licence holders can usually report online in the same journey, 24 hours a day, and track the application. DVLA says some cases are up to 10 days faster than posting a form.

Bus, coach and lorry licences still use paper questionnaires. Northern Ireland uses the DVA. Age-70 renewals and first provisional applications still collect medical information on the form; extra online notify on those journeys is planned later in 2026.

Telling DVLA does not tell your insurer. Declare the same facts on your motor policy. Full walkthrough: [telling DVLA about a medical condition online](/cars-motoring/dvla-medical-conditions-online/).

## Related

- [DVLA medical conditions online](https://moneyguide.org.uk/cars-motoring/dvla-medical-conditions-online/)
- [How to report a medical condition to DVLA](https://moneyguide.org.uk/how-to/report-medical-condition-to-dvla/)
- [Car insurance explained](https://moneyguide.org.uk/cars-motoring/car-insurance-explained/)

## Primary source

gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving

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