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Form 1A Medical Certificate for Driving Licences in Punjab

Need Form 1A for a driving licence in Punjab? This state guide covers Ludhiana, Amritsar and other Punjab RTOs, including doctor eligibility, medical examinations and document submission. Check the medical examination required for your licence type and the submission route shown in your official application.

Apply from home; the doctor calls you
The doctor checks vision, colour vision and hearing
Signed by a registered doctor
Submitted on Sarathi by the doctor, or sent to you as a signed PDF, depending on your state
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Form 1A is signed by a registered medical practitioner, as Rule 5 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 requires.

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Apply online and the doctor calls you, wherever you are in Punjab. If you need an in-person check, the doctor tells you on the call.

Get your Form 1A in 4 simple steps

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1

Submit your request

Choose "Form 1A (Punjab)" and fill in your personal and DL details.

2

Complete your details

Enter Parivahan/DL number, identification marks, and upload government ID proof.

3

Doctor assessment

The doctor calls you by phone or video and reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration. They may ask for an eye-test report or a photo of your prescription.

4

Receive your certificate

If you are fit, the doctor signs Form 1A. Depending on your state, the doctor submits it on Sarathi against your application number, or sends you the signed PDF, sized for Sarathi's upload, with the steps to upload it.

Form 1A rules in Punjab

What you need to know about the PB RTO submission process.

Who can issue Form 1A

Form 1A is signed by a registered medical practitioner under Rule 5 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

When Form 1A is required

Form 1A required for all driving licence renewal applicants aged 40 and above, and all transport/commercial vehicle licence applications regardless of age.

Submission portal

Sarathi/Parivahan (parivahan.gov.in)

Punjab Transport Department

Local tip for Punjab: Punjab applicants in Ludhiana and Amritsar should verify their RTO zone code before uploading Form 1A to the Parivahan portal.

RTO coverage in Punjab

RTO codes for key cities in Punjab:

Ludhiana
PB-10
Amritsar
PB-02
Jalandhar
PB-08
Patiala
PB-11
Mohali
PB-65

Renewing your driving licence in Punjab

You need Form 1A to renew if you are 40 or older, or if you hold a transport licence at any age. Under 40 with a private car or two-wheeler licence, you sign Form 1 yourself.

1

Open Sarathi

Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and choose Punjab.

2

Choose DL renewal

Open Driving Licence related services, then DL renewal. Enter your DL number and date of birth.

3

Upload Form 1A

Fill in the form and upload your documents, including Form 1A.

4

Pay and book a slot

Pay the fee. Book a slot if the RTO asks for one.

Read Form 1A for driving licence renewal for the full guide, or get a Form 1A medical certificate online.

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Form 1A in Punjab, FAQ

I live in Mohali but near Chandigarh — should I use Punjab or Chandigarh for Form 1A?
It depends on which RTO issued your licence. If your licence shows PB-65 (Mohali), submit to the Punjab RTO. If it shows CH-01 (Chandigarh), submit to the Chandigarh RTO. Mohali and Chandigarh are separate jurisdictions.
Does Punjab accept Form 1A for tractor licence renewals?
Yes, Form 1A is required for all transport category licence renewals in Punjab, including tractor and agricultural vehicle licences. All transport category applicants need Form 1A regardless of age.
What is Form 1A medical certificate?
Form 1A is the medical certificate for a driving licence under Rule 5 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. A registered medical practitioner signs it after checking your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration.
Do I need Form 1A to renew my driving licence in Punjab?
Form 1A required for all driving licence renewal applicants aged 40 and above, and all transport/commercial vehicle licence applications regardless of age. If you hold a private car or two-wheeler licence and are under 40, you sign Form 1, a self-declaration, and no doctor is needed.
How do I upload Form 1A on Sarathi in Punjab?
Go to sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and choose Punjab. Open Driving Licence related services, start your renewal or application, upload Form 1A with your other documents and pay the fee. If Sarathi shows "Offline medical certificate Form1A, uploading is not allowed. Please get an online medical certificate in Form-1A from empaneled doctor.", the doctor has to enter Form 1A online on Sarathi instead of you uploading a scan.
How does PingMeDoc Form 1A work in Punjab?
Apply online (from ₹999). A doctor calls you by phone or video and reviews your vision, colour vision, hearing and health declaration. If you are fit, the doctor signs Form 1A. Depending on your state, the doctor submits it on Sarathi against your application number, or sends you the signed PDF, sized for Sarathi's upload, with the steps to upload it.
Why would an RTO reject a Form 1A?
Common reasons are incomplete fields, a name that does not match your licence, an unclear signature or seal, and the wrong vehicle category. Check your name and vehicle category before you apply.

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A registered doctor calls you, reviews your vision, colour vision and hearing, and signs Form 1A.

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