Timing: Book once DBS and training are close — it has a four-month validity.
What it is
A medical examination to Group 2 (bus and lorry) standards, recorded on the DVLA D4 form by a doctor who can access your GP records. The council currently states the completed D4 medical must be dated within four months of your application date, with all eight pages complete. [A]
How it works
- 1Download the council's current medical certificate template from the 'Downloads' section of its application page, together with the D4 form.
- 2Book with your GP or a medical provider who can access your full GP records. Prices vary — compare before you book.
- 3Check every one of the eight D4 pages is complete, with your name and date of birth on each page.
- 4Upload it with your application. If the upload fails, the council asks you to email it with your WTP reference once you've submitted.
Common mistakes
- Booking the medical too early, so it's more than four months old when you apply.
- Pages left blank, or name/date of birth missing from some pages.
- Using a provider who cannot access your GP records.
Requirements change and can depend on your circumstances. Statements attributed to the council were checked against the official pages linked here on 9 October 2026; always confirm with the official source before you act. PHPro is an independent application-support service. Final licensing decisions are made by the relevant licensing authority.