The minimum age for both Group 1 and 2 is one month before the applicant's 16th birthday to allow solo flying on that birthday if required. After initial issue, the validity periods of this medical declaration are as table below.

There is no requirement at present for non-NPPL holders to submit copies of their medical declarations to the CAA unless they are asked to do so, normally in support of an application for a rating or on request of an authorised officer of the CAA.

There is also no requirement at present for non-NPPL holders to submit copies of their medical declarations to NPLG Ltd.

There is a requirement, however for NPPL holders to forward a copy of their renewed medical declaration to NPLG Ltd.

Those applying for a NPPL are required to enclose their original medical declaration along with their application form to:

NPLG Ltd, Turweston Aerodrome, Nr Brackley, Northants, NN13 5YD

Up to and including age 44	Until 45th birthday or 5 years (whichever is longer
45 - 59	5 years
60 - 64	Until 65th birthday or 1 year (whichever is longer)
65 and over	1 year