{"id":4666,"date":"2026-03-28T17:03:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=4666"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T11:37:31","slug":"medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical certificate for renewal of driving license"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to apply for DL renewal? You may need medical certificate. Medical certificate confirms that you are physically and mentally fit to drive. In some cases, you cannot complete your driving licence renewal without medical certificate form. In this blog, we will discuss when you need medical certificate and how to submit Form 1A for licence renewal.<\/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-69e505ea01e76\" ><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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e505ea01e76\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e505ea01e76\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#Who_needs_medical_fitness_certificate_for_driving_license\" title=\"Who needs medical fitness certificate for driving license\">Who needs medical fitness certificate for driving license<\/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\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#Difference_between_medical_certificate_in_and_form_1-A\" title=\"Difference between medical certificate in and form 1-A\">Difference between medical certificate in and form 1-A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#Driving_license_renewal_medical_form\" title=\"Driving license renewal medical form\">Driving license renewal medical form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#Medical_certificate_necessary_for_a_learning_license_or_not\" title=\"Medical certificate necessary for a learning license or not\">Medical certificate necessary for a learning license or not<\/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\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#Who_signs_Medical_Certificate_for_Driving_License_Renewal\" title=\"Who signs Medical Certificate for Driving License Renewal\">Who signs Medical Certificate for Driving License Renewal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/medical-certificate-for-renewal-of-driving-license\/#Frequently_Asked_Question\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question\">Frequently Asked Question<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_medical_fitness_certificate_for_driving_license\"><\/span>Who needs medical fitness certificate for driving license<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical certificate is not required for everyone. You need to submit it only in certain cases. You must submit medical certificate if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Age above 40 years (new license or renewal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are applying for commercial license (truck, bus, taxi), any age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have health conditions like vision problem, epilepsy, or heart issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State RTO requires it (for learner\u2019s license in some cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_medical_certificate_in_and_form_1-A\"><\/span>Difference between medical certificate in and form 1-A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you understand process, you should know difference between Medical Certificate and RTO Form 1A. Both are related to your health, but they are not same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical certificate &#8211; Doctor gives you medical certificate about your health. It confirms you are fit to drive. You need it when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You are above 40 years and want to renew license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have health conditions like epilepsy or diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form 1A<\/span> &#8211; Form 1A is required for driving license application. It records your medical fitness. You do not need separate medical certificate to fill Form 1A. But if you are above 40 years, you must submit both Form 1A and medical certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to submit driving license renewal medical form or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/forms\/drivinglicence\/driving-licence-form-1a-download\" target=\"_blank\">form 1A<\/a> to the RTO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_license_renewal_medical_form\"><\/span>Driving license renewal medical form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to get fitness certificate for RTO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download Form 1A: Visit Parivahan Sewa website. Go to Informational Services > Downloadable Forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Visit registered doctor: Take printout to doctor with MBBS degree. Doctor must be approved by local RTO <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical check-up: Doctor will check vision, hearing, reflexes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctor\u2019s sign and stamp: After check-up, doctor signs form and adds official stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload form: Scan signed Form 1A and upload PDF during online application or renewal on Parivahan portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Form_1A_medical_certificate_declarations\"><\/span>Form 1A medical certificate declarations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the declarations that are stated in form 1A medical certificate:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1a: <\/span>If there is any eyesight problem, doctor must confirm if it can be corrected with glasses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1b: It states if you can see colors like red and green<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1c: <\/span>Confirms ability to see vehicles and number plates from at least 25 meters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1d : <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It verifies if you can hear things or are you deaf? If yes, does it interfere with how you drive a car?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1e: It states that if you have night blindness.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1f:\u00a0 D<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o you have any defects or missing limbs that would interfere with how you drive a car?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declaration 1g: (Optional): Records blood group and Rh factor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_certificate_necessary_for_a_learning_license_or_not\"><\/span>Medical certificate necessary for a learning license or not<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical certificate is not always required for learner license. It depends on age, vehicle type and RTO rules. Here are cases where medical certificate is required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Age above 50 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for heavy or transport vehicle license (truck, bus, taxi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State RTO rule (some states ask even for learner license)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For normal learning license under 50 years, medical certificate is not required. But check local RTO rules, because some states make it compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_signs_Medical_Certificate_for_Driving_License_Renewal\"><\/span>Who signs Medical Certificate for Driving License Renewal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical certificate can be issued by government doctor or registered medical practitioner (MBBS). Doctor must be authorized as per RTO rules. The RTO office does now no longer gives driving license renewal medical certificate from Ayurvedic practitioner. Authorized doctor appointed by state government or approved by RTO can sign Form 1A. You must submit signed form with other documents during license renewal.<\/p>\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\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/02\/24\/driving-licence-test-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Driving licence test appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/25\/documents-required-for-renewal-of-driving-licence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Documents required for renewal of driving licence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/25\/driving-license-renewal-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\">Driving Licence renewal fees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question<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 private doctor sign Form 1A?<\/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 doctor is registered medical practitioner (MBBS). In many states, doctor must also be registered on Parivahan portal to issue certificate online.<\/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 medical certificate required for LMV (Car\/Bike) 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>Medical certificate is required only if age is 40 years or above at time of renewal. Not required for private vehicle if age is below 40.<\/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 is validity of medical certificate for driving license?<\/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>Medical certificate is valid for one year from date of issue for application purpose.<\/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>Who requires a driving license renewal medical certificate?<\/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>Medical fitness certificate is required in India if you are above 40 years, applying for commercial\/transport license, or have certain health conditions. For normal learner or private licenses under 40, it is not required unless your state RTO specifically asks.<\/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 medical fitness certificate required for Learner\u2019s License if I am under 40?<\/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>Medical certificate is required for driving license in specific cases. It is required if age is above 40 years or for transport (commercial) license. 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