Everything you need to know about getting a medical certificate online from Doctors Note Australia.
Yes. You can use our simple form to apply for an online medical certificate from home. Your application is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered GP. No appointment needed.
$14.95 flat for standard sick leave, student and carer certificates. Fit-to-work starts from $29.95 and mental-health certificates use a separate $29.95 pathway. One standard price, no tiers, no hidden fees.
Your certificate is reviewed and sent within 24 hours of payment and form submission, delivered to your email inbox. Please check your spam/junk folder if you haven’t received it within the timeframe.
Choose the type of certificate you need, pay securely online, fill out the application form, and submit. Standard certificates are $14.95; fit-to-work starts from $29.95 and mental-health certificates use a separate $29.95 pathway. A registered GP will review your application and, upon approval, send your certificate by email.
Yes. All certificates are reviewed and issued by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia, an AHPRA-registered GP (Registration No. MED0001647256). ABN 52158069080.
Yes. Our certificates are valid throughout Australia. They are issued by a registered medical business and signed by an AHPRA-registered Medical Practitioner.
Under Fair Work Australia, employers must accept medical certificates issued by registered practitioners, including online consultations. If your employer has questions about your certificate’s legitimacy, they can contact us at doc@doctorsnote.com.au. For more on when a workplace can require evidence, see our doctor’s note for work guide.
We do not provide backdated certificates as we cannot verify past illnesses without a consultation. To obtain a valid backdated certificate, visit your local GP who can assess your condition during a consultation.
Unfortunately, details cannot be changed once a certificate has been issued. Please ensure all information is correct before submitting your application.
We provide one or two day standard certificates. Both are available at $14.95 flat.
No. Medical certificates in Australia do not specify the reason for illness. This information is confidential between the doctor and patient.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and PayPal.
Check your spam/junk folder first. If you still haven’t received it within 24 hours, contact us at doc@doctorsnote.com.au and we’ll resolve it promptly.
Contact us immediately at doc@doctorsnote.com.au for a resolution.
Yes. If anxiety, depression, or stress affects your ability to work or study, you can apply for a medical certificate. Visit our depression, anxiety, or stress pages for more information, or take the DASS-21 questionnaire.
Yes. You can apply directly after a recent illness — Dr Walia reviews your application and, if approved, your certificate is emailed within 24 hours. If you have a recent DoctorsNote certificate, you can add its reference for same-doctor continuity. Learn more about fit to work certificates.
Yes. You can apply for a fit to work certificate directly, even if you haven't used DoctorsNote before. If you do have a recent DoctorsNote certificate, you can link it for same-doctor continuity.
Mental-health certificates use a separate $29.95 pathway. Reviewed within 24 hours.
We do not provide Workcover, Centrelink, or TAC certificates. For these, we recommend consulting your regular GP.
No. Your personal details remain confidential and will not be shared without your explicit consent.
Email us at doc@doctorsnote.com.au and we’ll respond promptly.
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