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FAA MedXPress — Start your medical certificate application
You must complete your MedXPress application before your exam appointment. Bring your confirmation number to the office.
MedXPress is the FAA's official electronic application system for medical certification. Your application expires after 60 days if not submitted to an AME.
Complete your MedXPress applicationPreflight your appointment
- 1Complete your MedXPress application at medxpress.faa.gov at least 48 hours before your appointment
- 2Download and complete the Dallas AME Medical Checklist prior to your appointment
- 3Bring your MedXPress confirmation number (print or save digitally)
- 4Bring a government-issued photo ID
- 5Bring any relevant medical records for existing conditions or medications; include any Special Issuance (SI), Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA), and/or Letter of Evidence (LOE)
- 6Bring your glasses or contacts (and contact lens case for uncorrected vision check)
- 7Do NOT come if you are ill — reschedule instead
- 8First-time applicants: be prepared for color vision testing ($35 add-on)
- 9Do you have any FAA Disqualifying Medical Conditions that will lead to a Deferral? These can make obtaining a Medical Certificate tedious, but we can help you through the process. Please refer to: FAA Disqualifying Medical Conditions
FAA AME Guide
The official FAA guide for Aviation Medical Examiners. Useful reference for understanding medical standards and examination procedures.
Additional FAA resources
FAA Medical Certification
Official FAA page on pilot medical certification requirements and processes.
Visit FAA.govFAA AME Locator
Find FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiners by location and class of exam.
Search AME directoryFAA Medical Standards
Official FAA medical standards and guidelines used by Aviation Medical Examiners to evaluate pilot fitness for flight.
View standards