The medical certificate you need for a driving licence in India is Form 1A — a fitness certificate covering vision, hearing, and general health, issued by a registered doctor. Get yours from an NMC-registered MBBS/MD doctor online in 30 minutes for ₹999, accepted at RTOs across the country for both fresh applications and renewals. No clinic visit required.
Driving Licence Medical Certificate = Form 1A
When an RTO asks for a "medical certificate" for a driving licence, they mean Form 1A, the medical fitness form prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. It confirms you can safely operate a vehicle. Our Form 1A includes the vision assessment, hearing check, and general fitness declaration, signed by an NMC-registered doctor whose registration number is verifiable at nmc.org.in.
What Form 1A Covers
- Vision assessment (with or without correction)
- Hearing and general fitness check
- Declaration of no disqualifying medical condition
- Doctor's name, MBBS/MD qualification, and NMC registration number
- Digital signature (valid under the IT Act 2000) and clinic letterhead
Get Form 1A in Your City
Form 1A formatted for your local RTO:
Not listed? Get Form 1A online anywhere in India.
How to Apply
- Go to apply → select Form 1A / Driving Licence.
- Enter your name (as per Aadhaar), age, and RTO location.
- Pay ₹999 securely via Razorpay.
- An NMC-registered doctor issues Form 1A — delivered to WhatsApp + email in 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical certificate is required for a driving licence in India?
The medical certificate for a driving licence is called Form 1A, prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. It certifies that you are medically fit to drive, covering vision, hearing, and general fitness. It must be issued by a registered medical practitioner (an NMC-registered doctor).
Is an online Form 1A driving licence medical certificate valid at the RTO?
Yes. Form 1A issued online by an NMC-registered doctor under the MoHFW Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020 is accepted at RTOs across India. It carries the doctor’s NMC registration number, digital signature, and clinic letterhead.
How much does a driving licence medical certificate cost?
Form 1A is ₹999, all-inclusive — online consultation, the certificate with NMC number and digital signature, and WhatsApp/email delivery within 30 minutes.
When do I need a medical certificate for my driving licence?
Form 1A is required for a fresh licence if you are 40+ (or for transport/commercial licences at any age) and for every licence renewal after 40. Many RTOs also ask for it for two-wheeler and LMV applications — check your local RTO’s requirement.