Review of the SAAQ request
The NP reviews the form and the information requested to determine which elements need to be assessed.
Driver's licence · Saint‑HyacintheAssessment by an NP
SAAQ form and medical assessment in Saint-Hyacinthe
Have you received an SAAQ form that must be filled out by a health professional?
Clinique IPS du Palais offers appointments with a nurse practitioner (NP) to carry out the required medical assessment and complete certain reports requested by the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).
Whether your request concerns keeping or renewing your licence, a specific medical requirement or certain steps related to a licence class, our team can support you in assessing your health and preparing the requested medical report.
Why this assessment?
Why might the SAAQ request a medical assessment?
The ability to drive safely can be affected by various health-related factors.
The SAAQ may therefore request a medical report to obtain additional information about a driver's health before making a decision about their licence.
The assessment carried out at the clinic allows the NP to document your medical situation and complete the sections of the form that fall within her scope of practice.
Depending on the situation, the assessment may cover, among other things:
- general health;
- relevant medical history;
- medications;
- mobility;
- certain neurological or cognitive functions;
- chronic diseases that may affect driving;
- any other element requested in the form sent by the SAAQ.
Before the appointment
Which form should you bring?
If the SAAQ sent you a letter or a form, bring all the documents you received to your appointment.
The most commonly used form is the Rapport sur l’état de santé – Permis de conduire (health report – driver's licence), which provides an overall assessment of a driver's health.2
Depending on your situation, however, the SAAQ may request a different form or assessment.
What to bring to the appointment
- the form or letter received from the SAAQ;
- your health insurance card;
- your up-to-date list of medications;
- relevant medical reports or results;
- the contact information of your treating professionals, when necessary;
- any document specifically requested by the SAAQ.
If you received several forms, bring them all.
Your appointment
How does the assessment work?
Assessment of your health
A clinical consultation is carried out based on your situation and the requirements of the form. The NP may review your medical history, your medications, certain chronic diseases and any factors that may affect driving, among other things.
Clinical examination if needed
Depending on the form and your situation, certain elements of a physical or clinical examination may be necessary.
Review of available information
The NP may need to consult certain laboratory results, medical reports or other documents before being able to complete the form.
Completion of the report
When the necessary information is available, the NP completes the sections of the form that fall under her assessment.
Clinique IPS du Palais policy
A health assessment may sometimes be necessary
At Clinique IPS du Palais, for patients aged 50 and over or with relevant medical history, we require that a health assessment less than two years old be available and sufficiently documented.
If no recent assessment is available, a health assessment may need to be carried out before the SAAQ report can be completed.
This measure ensures that the NP has sufficiently recent clinical information to carry out a thorough assessment of your health.
Additional fees may then apply.
Good to know
What you should know before your assessment
Might additional tests be necessary?
Yes. Completing a form does not necessarily mean that all the required information will be available at the first consultation.
Depending on your health and the SAAQ's requirements, the NP may recommend or order certain additional tests, for example:
- blood tests;
- electrocardiogram;
- vision assessment;
- previous medical documents;
- report from a treating professional;
- specialized assessment.
When additional tests or services are required, they will be explained to you before they are carried out.
What about the eye exam?
Some SAAQ requests include specific vision requirements.
Depending on the form and the results obtained, an additional assessment by an optometrist or ophthalmologist may be required.
The NP can tell you whether additional information is needed to properly complete the report.
How do I send the form to the SAAQ?
Once the report is completed, you can send it to the SAAQ in the following ways, among others:
Follow the instructions in the letter you received and meet the deadline indicated in it. According to the SAAQ, an extension may be requested under certain conditions.1
Some situations are not handled at the clinic
This service concerns medical assessments related to the driver's licence.
As part of this service, Clinique IPS du Palais does not handle assessments or follow-up associated with a compensation claim resulting from a road accident.
If your request concerns the medical consequences of a car accident or a compensation claim, a different referral may be necessary.
Who decides whether I keep my licence?
The decision regarding your driver's licence rests with the SAAQ.3
The NP carries out the clinical assessment and reports her observations in the report. Paying for the consultation and completing the assessment therefore do not guarantee that your licence will be maintained or renewed, or that a condition will be removed. The SAAQ reviews the report along with your file and then makes its decision.
Fee
A clear fee, based on your clinical situation
Medical assessment and SAAQ form
The SAAQ form must be completed based on a sufficiently recent and documented clinical assessment. The consultation required therefore depends on your health and your medical history.
Simple situation
Patient known to the clinic or in good health
- Consultation with an NP 30 minutes$195
- Completion of the SAAQ form$195+ tax
This option is generally suitable when there is no significant medical history requiring a more in-depth assessment and the necessary information is available in the file.
During the consultation, the NP reviews your health, your relevant medical history, your medications and the elements requested by the SAAQ, among other things, before completing the form.
More comprehensive assessment
Patient with medical history or aged 50 and over
- Health assessment with an NP if no assessment in the past 2 years$395
- Completion of the SAAQ form$195+ tax
For people with relevant medical history, or aged 50 and over, a recent health assessment is necessary.
If a complete and sufficiently documented assessment has already been carried out in the past two years, the NP can determine whether it contains the information needed to complete the form.
Otherwise, a health assessment will need to be carried out before the SAAQ report is completed.
Why this distinction?
The NP's role is not just to sign a form. She must have the clinical information needed to properly document your health and respond to the elements requested by the SAAQ.
Depending on your situation, tests, additional exams or medical documents may also be necessary.
The final decision regarding the maintenance, renewal or conditions of the driver's licence rests with the SAAQ.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions about the SAAQ form
Can an NP fill out an SAAQ medical form?
Yes. Several SAAQ medical reports, including the Rapport sur l’état de santé – Permis de conduire (health report – driver's licence), can be filled out by a physician or a nurse practitioner.1
Do I need to bring my form?
Yes. If the SAAQ sent you a form or a letter, bring them to the appointment.
Will the form necessarily be completed at the first appointment?
Not always. If some medical information is missing or if additional tests are needed, the report can be completed once they have been obtained.
Can I get an SAAQ form even if I don't have a family doctor?
An NP can carry out several medical assessments requested by the SAAQ. However, whether the form can be completed depends on the exact nature of the request and the medical information required.
Can the clinic guarantee that my licence will be renewed?
No. The clinic carries out the medical assessment and documents the clinical findings. The final decision rests with the SAAQ.
Does this service cover files related to a car accident?
No. This service is for medical assessments related to the driver's licence, not for assessments or follow-up related to a compensation claim after a road accident.
Have you received a form from the SAAQ?
Book an appointment at Clinique IPS du Palais in Saint-Hyacinthe and bring the letter and all the forms you received from the SAAQ.
Our team can assess your situation and determine what is needed to complete your medical report.
Sources
- Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec. Examen médical. Page updated January 24, 2024, accessed October 3, 2026. saaq.gouv.qc.ca
- Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec. Pourquoi une évaluation médicale? (brochure). Accessed October 3, 2026. saaq.gouv.qc.ca
- Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec. L’infirmière et la sécurité routière (presentation, 2007). Accessed October 3, 2026. saaq.gouv.qc.ca
The rule requiring a health assessment less than two years old for patients aged 50 and over or with relevant medical history is a Clinique IPS du Palais policy, not a general SAAQ requirement. The information on this page is provided for information purposes; refer to the letter you received from the SAAQ for the requirements that apply to your situation.