There are two different 'Form 1A PDFs' people search for: the blank format you print and take to the doctor, and the completed signed Form 1A you upload to Parivahan after the medical examination.
This page explains where to get each one safely, and what a valid Form 1A PDF must contain so it isn't rejected by the RTO.
Quick facts
Get a digitally-issued Form 1A
Open the Form 1A hub to see your state's options for online or in-person Form 1A.
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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.
The official Form 1A blank format is published as part of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. State transport departments republish it on their portals; the format is essentially uniform across India.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
When you receive a completed Form 1A from a clinic or online platform, save the PDF in a safe place with a clear filename (e.g., Form1A-YourName-Date.pdf). You may need it for upload, RTO visit, and any later reverification.
Clear guidance and an application flow designed for real-world acceptance.
If your Form 1A was issued digitally, do not modify the PDF in any way (no OCR re-saves, no annotations). Any modification can break the digital signature and invalidate the document.
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.
Need a blank format to print and take to the doctor? Visit parivahan.gov.in and search 'Form 1A' under Forms.
Pick the right option so the certificate matches what your HR/college expects.
Need a completed signed Form 1A? Either visit a registered medical practitioner in person and collect it, or use an online platform that issues digitally-signed Form 1A.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
After receiving the PDF, verify the doctor's name, registration number, signature, date, and stamp are all present.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Upload the PDF to Sarathi as the medical certificate document for your DL application.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
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Source matters
Always download blank formats from official government portals or get completed forms from registered doctors / verified online platforms.
Don't edit signed PDFs
Once a Form 1A PDF is signed (paper or digital), any edit invalidates it. Get a fresh one if details are wrong.
Watch for fraud signals
Sites offering 'instant Form 1A PDF, no doctor visit required' are not legitimate. A real Form 1A always requires a doctor's examination.
Written in plain language to reduce doubts.
From parivahan.gov.in (Central Motor Vehicles Rules, Forms section) or your state transport department portal. Both publish the same official format.
No. Form 1A is a medical certificate that requires a clinical examination by a registered medical practitioner. Any 'completed' Form 1A you obtain without an actual examination is not legitimate.
Yes, in most states — digital signatures from registered medical practitioners are accepted on Sarathi/Parivahan. Always confirm acceptance with your specific RTO if you're uncertain.
If it was a paper Form 1A, the stamp must be on the original physical copy. A scanned PDF should clearly show all signatures and stamps. If the stamp isn't visible, ask the issuing clinic to re-scan or re-issue.
Sarathi typically accepts PDFs up to a few MB. If your PDF is too large, compress it using a reputable tool — but don't re-OCR or alter the content.
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Get a digitally-issued Form 1A
Open the Form 1A hub to see your state's options for online or in-person Form 1A.
Get a digitally-issued Form 1A
Open the Form 1A hub to see your state's options for online or in-person Form 1A.
