{"id":3587,"date":"2025-10-15T18:37:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=3587"},"modified":"2025-12-07T23:30:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T18:00:22","slug":"medical-certificate-driving-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Fitness Certificate for Driving License"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Medical certificate for driving license is a document issued by a qualified medical professional. They certify that you are physically and medically fit to drive a vehicle. A medical fitness certificate is one of the key requirements for a new DL or renewing your driving license after the age of 40 years. In this blog, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about the medical fitness certificate for a driving license and the required Form 1A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e79ab89751c\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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needs a medical fitness certificate driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Form_1_Vs_Form_1A_What%E2%80%99s_the_Difference\" title=\"Form 1 Vs Form 1A: What&#8217;s the Difference\">Form 1 Vs Form 1A: What&#8217;s the Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Form_1\" title=\"Form 1\">Form 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Form_1A\" title=\"Form 1A\">Form 1A<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Medical_certificate_for_driving_licence_renewal\" title=\"Medical certificate for driving licence renewal\">Medical certificate for driving licence renewal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#How_do_I_get_medical_certificate_for_driving_licence\" title=\"How do I get medical certificate for driving licence\">How do I get medical certificate for driving licence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Steps_to_get_medical_certificate_for_driving_licence\" title=\"Steps to get medical certificate for driving licence&nbsp;\">Steps to get medical certificate for driving licence&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Form_1A_medical_certificate_declarations\" title=\"Form 1A medical certificate declarations\">Form 1A medical certificate declarations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Who_must_submit_a_medical_certificate_for_driving_licence\" title=\"Who must submit a medical certificate for driving licence\">Who must submit a medical certificate for driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#Final_Thought_Medical_fitness_certificate_for_driving_licence\" title=\"Final Thought: Medical fitness certificate for driving licence\">Final Thought: Medical fitness certificate for driving licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/medical-certificate-driving-licence\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_a_medical_fitness_certificate_driving_licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Who needs a medical fitness certificate driving licence<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical fitness certificate is required to apply for permanent driving license and for DL renewal if you are :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Older than 40 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying for commercial driving license (e.g. truck, bus, taxi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having certain medical conditions (e.g. vision issues, neurological disorders)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_1_Vs_Form_1A_What%E2%80%99s_the_Difference\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Form 1 Vs Form 1A: What&#8217;s the Difference<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of medical forms that will be required for the driving license application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_1\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Form 1<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Form 1 is  Application-cum-Declaration for Physical Fitness. It is a self-declaration\u00a0<\/span>medical form for driving licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every driving license applicant needs to fill it out online and submit this form while applying online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_1A\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Form 1A<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Form 1A, a medical form for a driving license, is required for those above 40 years of age. It needs to be submitted along with other documents. The form is to be filled and attested by a Ghazetted government hospital doctor or CMO. It also comprises a medical fitness certificate for a driving license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_certificate_for_driving_licence_renewal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Medical certificate for driving licence renewal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are over 40 years of age or applying to renew a commercial\/transport vehicle licence, you will need to submit medical certificate for driving licence renewal. You have to provide Form 1A signed by a registered medical practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary purpose of a medical certificate is to ensure that all drivers meet the minimum health standards necessary to operate vehicles safely, thereby reducing the risk of accidents on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_medical_certificate_for_driving_licence\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">How do I get medical certificate for driving licence<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can download form 1A from the Parivahan website. Take the medical certificate form (Form 1A) to the registered doctor. After checking your medical reports and doing assessment, the doctor will fill out and sign it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_get_medical_certificate_for_driving_licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Steps to get medical certificate for driving licence&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visit parivahan website <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on&nbsp;informational services<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select downloadable forms<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on Form 1A and download it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find it difficult, you can take print out of Form 1 and Form 1A given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"714\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon-714x1024.jpg\" alt=\"medical form for driving licence\" class=\"wp-image-3590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon-714x1024.jpg 714w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon-768x1101.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon-816x1170.jpg 816w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Form-1.webp_11zon.jpg 978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan\/en\/content\/download-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 1<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, get the Form 1-A attested by the registered government doctor or CMO.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"medical fitness certificate for learning license\" class=\"wp-image-3591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon-816x482.jpg 816w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-06-7_11zon.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parivahan.gov.in\/parivahan\/en\/content\/download-forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form1A<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The doctor will put a seal on your <\/span>medical certificate. It will be done after <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">your complete body check-up.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, collect the form and submit the medical fitness certificate with the other documents for driving licence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who can sign medical certificate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Only a registered medical practitioner with an MBBS degree or higher can issue this certificate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The doctor must be approved by your regional RTO. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to get medical certificate for renewal of driving licence are same as for new DL .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_1A_medical_certificate_declarations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Form 1A medical certificate declarations<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the declarations that are stated in form 1A medical certificate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Declaration 1a: If you have any eyesight-related issue. If yes, then doctor have to mention that it can be fixed with glasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Declaration 1b: It states if you can see colors like red and green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Declaration 1c: It states that you can see cars and number plates from a distance of atleast 25 meters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Declaration 1d :&nbsp;It verifies if you can hear things or are you deaf? If yes, does it interfere with how you drive a car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Declaration 1e: It states that if you have night blindness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6) Declaration 1f:&nbsp; Do you have any defects or missing limbs that would interfere with how you drive a car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7) Declaration 1g:&nbsp;(Optional)&nbsp; You have to tell your blood group and Rh factor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_must_submit_a_medical_certificate_for_driving_licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Who must submit a medical certificate for driving licence<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Applicants above 40 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re 40 years or older, you must submit a medical fitness certificate when applying for a new licence or renewing an existing one. This rule ensures that age-related health concerns like poor eyesight, slower reflexes, or chronic conditions are monitored. For example, if a 45-year-old is renewing their two-wheeler licence, they will need to provide a Form 1A signed by a registered medical practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Applicants for a commercial driving licence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving a commercial vehicle\u2014like a truck, bus, taxi, or auto-rickshaw\u2014requires more responsibility. Therefore, anyone applying for a commercial driving licence must submit a medical fitness certificate regardless of age. For instance, even a 25 year old interested to drive an Uber or goods vehicle must undergo a medical checkup and submit the certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Individuals with known medical conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any pre-existing medical issues such as epilepsy, diabetes, vision problems, or heart conditions, a medical certificate is necessary\u2014even if you&#8217;re under 40 or not applying for a commercial licence. For example, if a 30 year old with controlled epilepsy is applying for a learner\u2019s licence, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) will require a medical certificate to ensure they\u2019re fit to drive safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Applicants for a learner\u2019s licence in certain states<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not always required, some Indian states may ask for a medical certificate even at the learner\u2019s licence stage, especially for commercial or transport category licences. It\u2019s always best to check with the local RTO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought_Medical_fitness_certificate_for_driving_licence\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Final Thought: Medical fitness certificate for driving licence<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A<\/span> medical certificate for <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">permanent license and renewal is the same. The sole purpose of the document is to ensure you are physically and mentally fit to drive a vehicle as per the set guidelines. You need medical fitness certificate if your age is more that&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I get the form attested by a private doctor?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Only a government\u2011registered\/authorized medical practitioner (e.g., MBBS doctor) on the Parivahan portal can legally sign the Form\u202f1A.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I upload a scanned copy of medical certificate, or is a physical submission mandatory?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re applying online, you can upload the PDF of the Parivahan\u2011issued Form\u202f1A. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What are the age criteria for needing a medical certificate during DL renewal?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You must submit Form 1A if you are 40 years or above at the time of DL renewal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do I need a medical certificate for driving licence if I am under 40 years age?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, you do not need for a private vehicle. But you still need it if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;re applying for a transport\/commercial licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have any declared medical conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Which form is used for the medical certificate for DL?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Form 1A is used as medical certificate for driving licence if required.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is the medical certificate required for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) licence renewal?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, if the applicant is 40 years or above at the time of DL renewal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is the medical fitness certificate required for learner\u2019s licence?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, Form 1A is not required for a learner\u2019s licence (LL).<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can I get the form attested by a private doctor?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Only a government\u2011registered\/authorized medical practitioner (e.g., MBBS doctor) on the Parivahan portal can legally sign the Form\u202f1A.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How recent should the medical certificate be?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Certificates are typically valid for about 6 months from the issue date, so it should be freshly obtained within that window.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Can I upload a scanned copy of medical certificate, or is a physical submission mandatory?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>If you're applying online, you can upload the PDF of the Parivahan\u2011issued Form\u202f1A. <\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the age criteria for needing a medical certificate during DL renewal?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>You must submit Form 1A if you are 40 years or above at the time of DL renewal.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Do I need a medical certificate for driving licence if I am under 40 years age?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No, you do not need for a private vehicle. But you still need it if:<\/p><ul><li>You're applying for a transport\/commercial licence<\/li><li>You have any declared medical conditions<\/li><\/ul>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Which form is used for the medical certificate for DL?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Form 1A is used as medical certificate for driving licence if required.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is the medical certificate required for LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) licence renewal?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, if the applicant is 40 years or above at the time of DL renewal.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is the medical fitness certificate required for learner\u2019s licence?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No, Form 1A is not required for a learner\u2019s licence (LL).<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px-88x88.png 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/02\/03\/lost-my-driving-licence-how-to-get-another-one\/\">Lost my Driving Licence How to Get Another One<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/31\/types-of-driving-licence-in-india\/\">Types of Driving Licence in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2017\/10\/10\/change-address-driving-license\/\">Driving Licence Address Change<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical certificate for driving license is a document issued by a qualified medical professional. 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