Medical certificate online — Questions Answered by Dr Walia

Answered by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP, AHPRA MED0001647256) — 28 years of clinical experience. Every DoctorsNote certificate is reviewed and signed by this named, verifiable GP.

How do I get a medical certificate online in Australia?

You can request a medical certificate online from DoctorsNote by completing a form for $14.95 flat (1-2 days). It is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor within 24 hours and issued by email only if clinically appropriate. Certificates are reviewed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP, 28 years of clinical experience). Each certificate includes a QR code and reference verifiable at the /verify/ page.

Is an online medical certificate valid for work in Australia?

Yes, a medical certificate obtained online is valid for work Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009, provided it is issued by an AHPRA-registered practitioner. DoctorsNote certificates are reviewed by a registered doctor and verifiable online. Employers can confirm authenticity using the QR code and reference number on the certificate at the /verify/ page.

How much does an online medical certificate cost?

An online medical certificate from DoctorsNote costs a flat $14.95 flat for a 1-2 day certificate. It is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor within 24 hours and issued by email only if clinically appropriate. The fee is fixed at $14.95 flat with no additional charges, and certificates are delivered by email rather than SMS.

How long does it take to get a doctors certificate online?

DoctorsNote certificate requests are reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor within 24 hours. If clinically appropriate, the certificate is then delivered by email. There is no SMS delivery option. Reviews are carried out by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP), who has 28 years of clinical experience.

Can I get a medical certificate for one or two days off work?

Yes, DoctorsNote offers medical certificates covering 1-2 days for a flat fee of $14.95 flat. Each request is reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor within 24 hours and issued only if clinically appropriate. The certificate is delivered by email and includes a QR code and reference number for employer verification at /verify/.

Can an online medical certificate be backdated?

No, DoctorsNote does not backdate medical certificates. Certificates are reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor and issued only if clinically appropriate, reflecting the period from the assessment date forward. This policy supports the certificate's validity under the Fair Work Act 2009 and its acceptance by employers Australia-wide.

How can my employer verify my online medical certificate is genuine?

DoctorsNote medical certificates include a QR code and a unique reference number that employers can check at the /verify/ page to confirm authenticity. Certificates are issued by an AHPRA-registered doctor. Each certificate is reviewed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP, AHPRA MED0001647256) and is valid Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Need one now? Apply for your medical certificate online — reviewed by Dr Walia within 24 hours, $14.95 flat, QR-verifiable.

For a short illness, you can also request a sick note online reviewed by an AHPRA-registered GP.