Form 1A: Government Doctor, Civil Surgeon or Private Doctor?
Before paying for a driving licence medical certificate, confirm which medical practitioners your licensing authority accepts. Learn how state authorisation works, what to check on a doctor’s registration and why some applications may require examination at a designated facility.
Quick facts
- Every route needs a real examination by a registered doctor before the form is signed.
- Government hospital or civil surgeon: in person, during office hours, expect a wait.
- Private clinic: in person, usually with appointments.
- Online: a call with a registered doctor, then the signed Form 1A is submitted on Sarathi or sent to you as a PDF, depending on your state.
- Fees differ by provider. Ask for the current fee before you go.
Safety note
The doctor decides after the call. If you need an in-person check, they will tell you.
Get Form 1A without the queue
Apply online. A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration, and signs Form 1A if you are fit. From ₹999.
Prefer clarity before you pay?
Read the steps + FAQs below. Written for patients, not policy documents.
What you'll need
Keep these details ready, complete submissions reduce delays.
- ID and your driving licence number.
- Your glasses or a prescription photo.
- Records for diabetes, heart conditions or any other condition you declare.
- Your Sarathi application number, if you have one.
How it works
A simple flow that feels like a modern healthcare app, not a confusing form.
Decide how you want to be examined
In person at a hospital or clinic, or on a call with a registered doctor online. Pick what fits your timeline and licence category.
Check what Sarathi asks for
If Sarathi allows an upload, a signed PDF from a registered doctor works. If it shows "Offline medical certificate Form1A, uploading is not allowed", the form must be entered online by a doctor.
Take what the doctor needs
Carry your ID, your licence number, your glasses and any records for conditions you declare.
Check the signed form
It should show your name, the doctor's name and registration details, the doctor's signature and the date, all legible.
Trust, legitimacy & privacy
Clear answers to the questions people have before paying.
Time against convenience
Government visits can cost half a day. Online saves the travel and the queue.
Chronic conditions
If you have a condition that needs a proper look, a hospital doctor can have tests on hand. Online doctors may ask you to go in person.
Every route needs an examination
Avoid any service that signs without examining you. That is not a valid Form 1A.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written in plain language to reduce doubts.
Can a government doctor sign Form 1A?
Do I need a civil surgeon for Form 1A?
Is Form 1A free from a government hospital?
How long does a civil surgeon visit take?
Is online Form 1A valid for my licence?
Sarathi says offline Form 1A uploading is not allowed. Which doctor do I need?
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Get Form 1A without the queue
Apply online. A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration, and signs Form 1A if you are fit. From ₹999.