Your real problem might be getting your next medical You're gonna have to check yes in that block that says you have had a drug/alcohol conviction. If you had a DUI (or similar) and you check no, therby filing a falsified medical application, you could very well lose your medical for LIFE. OKC takes a very dim view if falsifying medical stuff, as they should.


From the form.....

Preparing for your FAA pilot physical requires a full understanding of the questions you will be required to answer. Your verbal and written responses given during the medical application are legally binding declarations and releases. Review this history section carefully to understand the affirmations you must make.

This section contains guidance for items on the Medical History and General Information page of FAA Form 8500-8, Application for Airman Medical Certificate or Airman Medical and Student Pilot Certificate.


Applicant History

Item 20. Applicant's National Driver Register and Certifying Declaration

In addition to making a declaration of the completeness and truthfulness of the applicant's responses on the medical application, the applicant's declaration authorizes the National Driver Register to release the applicant's adverse driving history information, if any, to the FAA. The FAA uses such information to verify information provided in the application.

The applicant should be instructed to sign Item 20 after reading the declaration. The signature should be in ink. If an applicant does not sign the declaration for any reason, the Examiner shall not issue a medical certificate but forward the incomplete application to the AMCD.

Form the Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I send my Notification Letter (MS Word) ?
Send the letter to:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Security and Investigations Division (AMC-700)
P.O. Box 25810
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
or
Fax to (405) 954-4989

Do I have to report anything other than alcohol-related convictions?

Yes, under 14 CFR Part 61, you must report alcohol-related administrative actions, whether a conviction took place or not. Administrative actions and convictions are also reportable under Part 67, the airman application for a medical certificate.


Think long and hard before you sign it..... correction, think long and hard before you go see your AME, and get some private legal advice. Right now it sounds like you don't know what you don't know, and that is very risky. If it has been less than 60 days since your mistake, you can still CYA, if not, you've got issues, good luck.