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Directions for obtaining a California Ambulance 

Driver's Certificate:

What do I need to drive an ambulance?

If you wish to drive an ambulance used commercially in emergency service

(Vehicle Code Section 2512), you may apply at any DMV office for an Ambulance

Driver certificate. You may also purchase an 'Ambulance Driver Handbook' for $5.

The following requirements must be met to apply for an Ambulance Driver certificate:

·         Be at least 18 years of age.

·         Hold a valid California driver license that is not on departmental probation.

·         Pay an application fee

o        $25 for an original certificate.

o       $12 for a renewal, duplicate, or name change.

·         Pass an Ambulance Driver written examination.

·         Submit a completed request for Live Scan Service form (DMV 8016 [BCII 8016]). See Live Scan Fingerprints below for more information.

·         Submit a Medical Examination Report - MCSA5875 (PDF) with a revision date of 1/2012 or later for medical examinations completed on or before December 31, 2013. Medical examinations completed after December 31, 2013, (This is not required if you have a valid medical report already on file with DMV.)

Medical Examiner's Report:

Note: Only a certified medical examiner (M.E.) is licensed to perform DMV physical exams.

Ask your doctor if they are a certified M.E. if not the DMV can reject your paperwork, delaying your licensing process. If you do not have access to your own doctor:

Dr. Toro can do your MCSA5875 physical exam quickly and cost effectively:

Dr. John Toro, D.C.,Q.M.E.

8222 Vickers Street

San Diego, CA 92111

858-292-4040