Fill in Form 1A online
A registered medical practitioner's certificate of physical fitness to drive, filed with certain driving licence applications under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
Do not sign this form electronically. Form 1A has to be signed by hand, in person or through the agency’s own filing system. You can type your details into the PDF here, then print it and follow the official instructions to sign and submit it.
Form 1A at a glance
- Official name
- Medical Certificate (Form 1A) for a driving licence
- Issued by
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Parivahan)
- Country
- India
- Category
- Vehicles
- Language
- English
- Who uses it
- Driving licence applicants whose application needs a medical certificate, and the registered medical practitioners who examine them.
- Signature
Print and sign by hand
A registered medical practitioner examines you and signs the certificate with their registration number and seal, placing part of the signature on your photograph and part on the certificate, so it must be signed in person.
Form 1A is the medical certificate a registered medical practitioner fills in to confirm that you are fit to drive, for driving licence applications that need one under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Open the official form from parivahan.gov.in in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool, type your details into its fillable fields and download it to print and take to the doctor, who examines you and signs it by hand. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in Form 1A
Check whether you need it
Your RTO or the Sarathi application will tell you if your licence application needs a medical certificate in Form 1A.
Fill in your details
Enter your name, parent's or spouse's name, permanent address, date of birth and identification marks.
Answer the medical questions
Answer the questions on eyesight, reading a number plate at 25 metres, hearing, night blindness and physical defects. Blood group is optional.
Attach a photograph and see a registered doctor
Paste a passport-size photograph and take the form to a registered medical practitioner. They examine your distance vision, hearing, limbs and joints and colour vision; extra tests apply for drivers of goods carriages with dangerous or hazardous goods.
Doctor signs and you sign
The doctor signs with their name, registration number, seal and date, with the signature partly over your photograph. You sign or add your thumb impression.
Submit with your licence application
Upload or hand in the certificate with your driving licence application, as your RTO or Sarathi asks.
What you need before you start
- A recent passport-size photograph.
- Your identity and address details as on your licence application.
- Glasses or hearing aids you normally use.
- An appointment with a registered medical practitioner.
Can Form 1A be signed electronically?
No. The form must be signed by the registered medical practitioner after examining you, with their seal and part of their signature across your photograph. Type your own details in, print the form and take it to the doctor.
Common mistakes
- The doctor's signature not crossing the photograph.
- Missing registration number or seal.
- Leaving the applicant's own signature or thumb impression blank.
Form 1A: frequently asked questions
Who can sign Form 1A?
A registered medical practitioner who has examined you. They add their name, designation, registration number, seal and date.
Can I fill in Form 1A myself?
You fill in your personal details and answers to the medical questions. The certificate of fitness is completed and signed by the doctor.
Where do I submit Form 1A?
With your driving licence application, through Sarathi or at your RTO, as they direct.
Can Form 1A be signed digitally?
No. The doctor signs it by hand, with part of the signature over your photograph.
Is BunnyDoc connected to Parivahan or the RTO?
No. BunnyDoc is not affiliated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Parivahan or any RTO. We link to the official form on parivahan.gov.in and give you a free tool to type into it before you print it.
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