{"id":177804,"date":"2026-08-14T09:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=177804"},"modified":"2026-08-14T13:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:05:02","slug":"tlc-medical-certification-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/de\/templates\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/","title":{"rendered":"TLC Medical Certification Form"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"TLC Medical Certification Form\",\"description\":\"The TLC Medical Certification Form is the one-page document the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission requires from for-hire vehicle drivers. 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A licensed physician completes, signs, and stamps it to certify that the driver is medically fit to operate a TLC-licensed vehicle.\",\"encodingFormat\":\"application\/pdf\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/templates\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/tlc-medical-certification-form.pdf\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"0\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"},\"hasDigitalDocumentPermission\":{\"@type\":\"DigitalDocumentPermission\",\"permissionType\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ReadPermission\"},\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pabau.com\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-13\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-13\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-14\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The TLC medical certification form proves to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission that a driver is medically fit.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Only a licensed physician, an MD or DO, may complete, sign, and stamp the form. No other form is accepted.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Most TLC drivers renew their medical certification every two years. Drivers with diabetes or cardiovascular disease renew annually.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The exam date cannot be more than 90 days before the driver submits the TLC application, or the application is denied.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Practices with high TLC volume can use practice management software like Pabau to book slots, capture intake forms, and track expiry dates.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2F2FD 0%, #DFE3FD 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 22px; color: #121d36;\">Download your free TLC medical certification form<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #444; font-size: 15px;\">A print-ready copy of the one-page NYC form. It captures the applicant name, the exam date, the fit or not-fit determination, and the physician&#8217;s signature, license number, and contact details.<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #037CD2; color: #fff; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/templates\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/tlc-medical-certification-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download template<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>TLC medical certification form<\/strong> is the document the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission uses to confirm a driver is medically fit. Every applicant for a for-hire vehicle license needs one, and so does every driver renewing. Without it, the application does not move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two details cause most rejected submissions. Only a licensed physician can sign the form, and the exam date has to fall within 90 days of the application. This guide covers both, plus what the exam checks, how renewals work, and how a busy practice keeps the paperwork straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-tlc-medical-certification-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the TLC medical certification form?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>TLC medical certification form<\/strong> is the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission&#8217;s medical clearance document for for-hire vehicle drivers. Only a licensed physician, an MD or DO, can complete, sign, and stamp it. The form itself says no other form can be used or will be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That rules out nurse practitioners and physician assistants, even in states where they sign other fitness-for-duty paperwork. A driver who comes back with a form signed by anyone else has to book a second exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What the physician attests to is narrow. They are confirming that the driver meets TLC medical standards and can safely operate a licensed vehicle. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/tlc\/drivers\/get-drivers-license-frequently-used-forms.page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NYC TLC forms page<\/a> hosts the current version and the other documents a license application needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The form is narrow by design in another way too. It confirms fitness to drive commercially and nothing more, so it does not double as a general physical. Once the certification expires, the driver needs a fresh exam and a newly signed form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-who-needs-a-tlc-medical-exam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who needs a TLC medical exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two groups need one. First-time applicants take the exam before they apply, and existing drivers repeat it when their certification runs out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New applicants<\/strong> \u2014 anyone applying for a first TLC driver license passes the exam and submits the signed form with the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>License renewals<\/strong> \u2014 existing drivers submit a new certification when the current one expires. Most renew every two years, while drivers with diabetes or cardiovascular disease renew every year instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That annual cycle changes the practice&#8217;s rhythm. A driver managing diabetes becomes a yearly appointment rather than a biennial one. Practices that also run diabetes self-management training bill it under <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/procedure-codes\/hcpcs-code-g0108\/\">G0108<\/a>, and those patients tend to be the same annual returners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The form applies to every for-hire driver in the city, whether they drive a yellow cab, a green cab, or for an app-based service. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/patient-intake-software\/\">Digital intake forms<\/a> let a practice collect the driver&#8217;s details and history before they arrive, which keeps the exam itself short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-the-exam-covers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the exam covers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exam is short and focused on fitness to drive. Physicians typically check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vision<\/strong> \u2014 tested with correction, so glasses or contact lenses are fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blood pressure<\/strong> \u2014 controlled hypertension is usually acceptable, while uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to a not-fit determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical examination<\/strong> \u2014 a general look at cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical history<\/strong> \u2014 any condition that could affect safe driving, including seizures, loss of consciousness, or substance use disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fitness determination<\/strong> \u2014 the physician decides whether the driver can operate a vehicle safely, then checks the matching box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laboratory work is not part of the exam unless the physician suspects something underneath. Most appointments run 15 to 30 minutes. If breathing sounds off, that becomes a separate workup, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/pft-interpretation-chart\/\">pulmonary function chart<\/a> keeps those readings comparable between visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practices with steady TLC volume can use <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/medical-scheduling-software\/\">appointment scheduling software<\/a> to hold consistent slots. That stops driver exams spilling into time set aside for longer appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-fill-out-and-sign-the-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to fill out and sign the form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The form is one page and takes a few minutes. It asks for the applicant name, the date of the exam, a fitness determination, and the physician&#8217;s details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applicant name and exam date<\/strong> \u2014 copy the name exactly as it appears on the TLC application, and date the exam the day it happens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fitness determination<\/strong> \u2014 check either medically fit or not medically fit to safely operate a TLC-licensed vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physician name and signature<\/strong> \u2014 the examining physician prints their name, signs in ink, and adds an official stamp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>License details<\/strong> \u2014 the physician&#8217;s license number and the state in which they are licensed both go on the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact details<\/strong> \u2014 mailing address, city, state, zip code, and phone number, so the TLC can verify the examination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The form gives the physician a binary choice, which is unusual. Where a driver needs conditions or context recorded, that belongs in a separate <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/diagnosis-letter-from-doctor\/\">letter from the physician<\/a>, not on the TLC form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exam findings themselves do not go on this form. Vision numbers, blood pressure, and history belong in the practice&#8217;s own record, which is where an auditor or a follow-up physician will look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/medical-records-management\/\">structured patient record<\/a> keeps the exam note, the signed copy, and the expiry date together. Nobody has to dig through a filing cabinet on renewal day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/downloadable_template_article\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/comprehensive-emr-patient-record-management.webp\" alt=\"Comprehensive EMR and patient record management in Pabau\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s client records keep each driver&#8217;s exam note, signed form, and renewal date in one file, so a certification never goes missing.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-drivers-should-bring-to-the-appointment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What drivers should bring to the appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers who arrive prepared get out faster. Ask them to bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photo identification, such as a passport, driver&#8217;s license, or state ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The TLC application number, or the current license number if renewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A list of current medications and doses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance details, which are optional but useful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earlier records or a summary, if this is a first visit to the practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A written <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/medication-schedule\/\">medication schedule<\/a> saves time, because the physician needs doses rather than brand names from memory. Sending that list through <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/patient-portal-software\/\">a patient portal<\/a> before the visit keeps the appointment on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-renewals-and-the-two-year-cycle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewals and the two-year cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most TLC drivers repeat the medical exam every two years. Drivers with diabetes or cardiovascular disease repeat it annually. An expired certification cannot be reused, so a renewal always means a fresh exam and a newly signed form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 90-day window is what catches people out. An exam dated more than 90 days before the application is submitted will not count, and the application is denied. Booking too early costs a driver as much as booking too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The useful window opens about three months before the driver plans to file. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/automated-workflows-software\/\">Automated appointment reminders<\/a> by email or text let a practice reach drivers inside that window rather than after it closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-practices-can-run-tlc-exams-at-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How practices can run TLC exams at scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For urgent care centers, primary care practices, and occupational health providers, TLC exams are steady and predictable revenue. Running them well comes down to a repeatable process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workflow travels. Practices that already run pre-participation physicals, including <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/sports-medicine-software\/\">sports medicine practices<\/a>, use the same room, the same vitals check, and the same short slot. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/travel-clinic-software\/\">Travel clinics<\/a> follow a similar pattern of one visit, one document, and no follow-up care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dedicated slots<\/strong> \u2014 block set times for TLC exams so they do not collide with longer appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One intake form<\/strong> \u2014 use the same digital form for every driver so the same information arrives every time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A physician template<\/strong> \u2014 give the examining physician a note template so the findings behind each determination are recorded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filing by application number<\/strong> \u2014 store signed copies against the driver&#8217;s TLC application number so a reprint takes seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renewal tracking<\/strong> \u2014 flag expiry dates so you can invite drivers back inside the 90-day window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/compliance-management-software\/\">Compliance-focused practice management<\/a> gives you an audit trail for every exam the practice signs off. That matters most when a driver disputes a not-fit determination months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/downloadable_template_article\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/digital-forms.webp\" alt=\"Pabau digital intake form builder\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s digital forms collect each driver&#8217;s history before the appointment, so the physician spends the slot examining rather than typing.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-submit-the-signed-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to submit the signed form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver submits the signed form to the TLC alongside their license application or renewal. Three routes are open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nyc.gov\/lars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the TLC licensing portal<\/a> accepts a scan or photo attached to the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In person<\/strong> \u2014 a driver can hand the original form in at the TLC office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By mail<\/strong> \u2014 check nyc.gov\/tlc for the current mailing address before sending anything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most drivers upload it online. Tell them to keep their own copy of the signed form, because a lost original usually means another trip to the physician.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Batch TLC exams onto set days, for example Tuesday and Thursday mornings, so the front desk knows when volume arrives. One physician can then cover the whole block, which cuts context-switching and keeps the signing and stamping consistent.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-pabau-keeps-tlc-exams-and-renewals-on-track\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau keeps TLC exams and renewals on track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most practices track TLC certifications in two places at once. The signed forms sit in a folder, and the renewal dates live in someone&#8217;s head or a spreadsheet tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice management software like Pabau keeps both in the client record. The driver completes the intake form online, the physician&#8217;s note attaches to the appointment, and the signed PDF stores against the same file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewal dates then become a working list rather than a memory test. Pabau can text or email drivers as their two-year mark approaches, so they book inside the 90-day window and you keep the repeat visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Pabau subscription includes the scheduling, forms, records, and messaging this workflow needs. There is no higher tier to unlock first.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Keep every TLC certification current                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau books the exam, collects the driver&#8217;s intake form, and files the signed certification in one client record. 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A missing stamp, a nurse practitioner&#8217;s signature, or an exam dated 100 days ago all cost the driver another appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a practice, the trade-off is worth naming. TLC exams are quick and repeatable, but they only pay off if the signed form and the renewal date stay findable two years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get the filing right once and the second visit books itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/book-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a> to see how Pabau tracks TLC certifications, renewal dates, and signed forms in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"expert_picks\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Expert-Picks.svg\" alt=\"Continue your research\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Continue your research<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" 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class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941069\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a TLC medical certification form?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is the one-page document a licensed physician signs to confirm a driver is medically fit to operate a TLC-licensed vehicle in New York City. The form records the applicant name, the exam date, the fitness determination, and the physician&#8217;s signature, stamp, and license details.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941070\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who can complete the TLC medical certification form?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Only a licensed physician, meaning an MD or DO, can complete, sign, and stamp it. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants cannot sign this form, and the form itself states that no other form will be accepted.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941071\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often do TLC drivers need to renew their medical certification?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most drivers renew every two years, in line with the TLC license cycle. Drivers with diabetes or cardiovascular disease renew every year instead, so their recall dates need tracking separately.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941075\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How recent does the medical exam have to be?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The exam date cannot be more than 90 days before the driver submits the TLC application. An older exam date leads to a denied application and a second visit to the physician.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941072\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What conditions disqualify a driver from TLC certification?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Uncontrolled seizures, unexplained loss of consciousness, severe psychiatric illness, and substance use disorders can all lead to a not-fit determination. The examining physician makes that judgment, and the TLC holds final authority over the license.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941073\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is TLC certification different from a DOT medical certification?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">TLC certification covers for-hire drivers inside New York City, while Department of Transportation certification covers interstate commercial drivers. The two use different forms and different medical standards, so one never substitutes for the other.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786616941074\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a driver submit an expired certification with a renewal?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. A renewal needs a current certification, so the driver takes a fresh exam and submits a newly signed form. 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The examining physician makes that judgment, and the TLC holds final authority over the license.","inLanguage":"de"},"inLanguage":"de"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/de\/templates\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/#faq-question-1786616941073","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/de\/templates\/tlc-medical-certification-form\/#faq-question-1786616941073","name":"How is TLC certification different from a DOT medical certification?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"TLC certification covers for-hire drivers inside New York City, while Department of Transportation certification covers interstate commercial drivers. 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