Form 1A Tamil Nadu FAQ (DL Renewal, IDP, Upload on Parivahan)

Form 1A is the official medical certificate format used to document fitness-to-drive checkpoints such as vision and hearing, completed by a registered medical practitioner.

Transport/commercial driving licence workflows require Form 1A. Parivahan FAQs also indicate Form 1A is required for applicants aged 40+ in DL services (portal requirement).

For transport categories: yes. For non-transport renewals, Sarathi/Parivahan may ask based on age/category. Follow what your application flow requests and upload accordingly.

Use the official Sarathi/Parivahan driving licence services flow for Tamil Nadu to apply, pay government fees, upload documents, and book appointments if required.

You fill our Form 1A application, pay ₹949, receive a doctor consult call, and get your Form 1A approved and delivered as a PDF. We also provide assisted support to upload it into your Sarathi/Parivahan application step.

We provide assisted submission support (step-by-step guidance). Many users prefer to upload within their own Sarathi login. If you request help, we can guide you through the upload during a supported session.

Form 1A is available as an official PDF on the Parivahan forms page and can be downloaded anytime.

Use the official Parivahan/Sarathi status and enquiry options for your DL application or renewal. The exact menu names may vary by state portal UI.

Digital driving licence is typically accessed via the official channels (e.g., DigiLocker / state services) after issuance. Follow the official instructions shown for your state/portal.

Form 1A includes vision-related checkpoints. The doctor will assess and document as required by the Form 1A format, and advise if an in-person exam is needed for your case.

Parivahan FAQs indicate Form 1A is required for applicants aged 40+ in DL services; otherwise the portal may accept Form 1/self-declaration depending on category.

Appointments are booked in the Sarathi flow after application and document upload, where the portal requires a slot for biometrics/driving test.

Some IDP workflows require medical fitness documentation depending on the category and portal prompts. If your application asks for Form 1A, we can help you obtain it through doctor assessment.

Incomplete fields, mismatch in name/DOB, unclear signature/seal, wrong document category during upload, or expired certificate. We recommend uploading exactly under the Medical Certificate / Form 1A slot if present.

Proceed via the renewal flow in Sarathi/Parivahan and follow the portal’s instructions. Additional documents or a re-test may be required depending on how long it has been expired.

Typically address change does not require Form 1A unless the portal asks based on category/age/transport. Follow your specific Sarathi prompts.

Vehicle registration and RC services are usually handled on the Vahan side, while driving licence services are handled on Sarathi/Parivahan. This FAQ focuses on DL + Form 1A.