Form 1 and Form 1A are two separate forms used in the Indian driving licence process under the Motor Vehicles Rules. They look similar in name but serve different purposes — one is filled by you, the other by a registered medical practitioner.
This page explains what each form covers, when each is required, who fills it, and how to confirm which one applies to your specific application or renewal scenario.
Quick facts
Need Form 1A from a registered doctor?
Open the Form 1A hub to see your state's process, doctor options, and the next step in your application.
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Read the steps + FAQs below. Written for patients, not policy documents.
Choose the closest match so the certificate format and wording fit your use case.
Form 1 is a self-declaration: you confirm in writing that you do not suffer from conditions that would interfere with safe driving (vision impairment, fits/seizures, deafness, vertigo, mental disorder, or any other condition that could affect driving safety).
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
Form 1A is a clinical document. A doctor records your height, weight, vision, hearing, blood pressure, urine examination, and a general examination, then states whether you are medically fit to drive.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
Both forms reference the same underlying medical fitness criteria — Form 1 is your self-attestation, while Form 1A is the doctor's professional attestation of those same criteria.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
A simple flow that feels like a modern healthcare app — not a confusing form.
Check what your RTO or Sarathi application workflow asks for: Form 1 only, Form 1A only, or both.
Pick the right option so the certificate matches what your HR/college expects.
If only Form 1 is needed, fill the self-declaration honestly and sign it. If you have any of the listed conditions, do not sign falsely — seek medical evaluation first.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
If Form 1A is needed, book a clinical examination with a registered medical practitioner. The doctor records the findings on the prescribed format and signs it.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Keep both copies (original + RTO copy) ready for upload or in-person submission depending on your state's process.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Clear answers to the questions people have before paying.
Two forms, two purposes
Form 1 is your written self-declaration; Form 1A is the doctor's clinical attestation.
State and category matter
Whether Form 1 alone, Form 1A alone, or both are needed depends on state, age, and licence class.
Don't substitute one for the other
A signed Form 1 cannot replace Form 1A where the rules require a medical certificate, and vice versa.
Written in plain language to reduce doubts.
No. Form 1 is a self-declaration of fitness signed by the applicant. Form 1A is a medical certificate filled and signed by a registered medical practitioner after a clinical examination.
It depends on your state, age, and licence category. Some workflows ask for both, some only Form 1, some only Form 1A. Always follow what is shown in your specific application.
No. Form 1 is a sworn self-declaration. If you have any of the listed conditions (vision impairment, fits/seizures, deafness, vertigo, mental disorder, etc.), you should not sign Form 1 falsely — seek medical evaluation and follow the appropriate Form 1A workflow.
A registered medical practitioner (typically a registered MBBS doctor or a civil surgeon, depending on what your state RTO accepts) examines you and fills Form 1A. You do not fill the clinical sections yourself.
Often Form 1 alone is sufficient in this case, but always confirm with your state RTO or Sarathi workflow. Some states or categories may still require Form 1A.
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Need Form 1A from a registered doctor?
Open the Form 1A hub to see your state's process, doctor options, and the next step in your application.
Need Form 1A from a registered doctor?
Open the Form 1A hub to see your state's process, doctor options, and the next step in your application.