Sick note 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.

Can I get a sick note online in Australia?

Yes, you can get a sick note online in Australia through DoctorsNote for a flat $14.95 flat covering 1-2 days. A registered doctor reviews your request within 24 hours and issues a certificate only if clinically appropriate. The certificate is delivered by email and is valid Australia-wide. It includes a QR code and reference number that can be verified online.

How much does an online sick certificate cost?

An online sick certificate from DoctorsNote costs a flat $14.95 flat for 1-2 days of leave. The request is reviewed by a registered Australian doctor within 24 hours and issued only if clinically appropriate. There are no hidden fees, and the certificate is delivered by email with a verifiable QR code and reference number.

Who reviews my online sick note request?

Online sick note requests at DoctorsNote are reviewed by Dr Rupinder Singh Walia (FRACGP, AHPRA MED0001647256), a registered doctor with 28 years of clinical experience. A certificate is issued only if clinically appropriate. Requests are assessed within 24 hours, and the resulting certificate is delivered by email.

Is an online sick note valid for work in Australia?

Yes, an online sick note from DoctorsNote is valid Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009. It can be used as evidence to support sick leave when issued by a registered doctor. Each certificate carries a QR code and reference number that employers can verify online at the DoctorsNote /verify/ page.

How long does it take to get an online sick note?

DoctorsNote reviews online sick note requests within 24 hours. A registered doctor assesses your request and, if clinically appropriate, issues the certificate, which is then delivered to you by email. There is no SMS delivery; the certificate is sent by email once approved.

Can I backdate an online sick certificate?

No, DoctorsNote does not backdate sick certificates. Each certificate reflects the date the doctor assesses your request and is issued only if it is clinically appropriate. The certificate covers 1-2 days for a flat $14.95 flat and is delivered by email with verifiable details.

How can my employer verify my online sick note?

Each DoctorsNote sick note includes a QR code and a unique reference number. Employers can confirm authenticity by scanning the QR code or entering the reference at the DoctorsNote /verify/ page. This verification system supports the certificate's validity Australia-wide under the Fair Work Act 2009.

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