Medical Practitioner Certificate
Need a medical certificate for work, study or carer leave?
Apply online through Dociva's secure process. An AHPRA registered medical practitioner reviews your request, and approved certificates are sent electronically.
Common Certificates
Sick leave certificate for workMedical certificate for studyCarer leave certificateMulti-day certificateSimple online process
Complete the form from home without needing to visit a clinic in person for a straightforward certificate request.
Secure submission
Your details are submitted through Dociva's secure online process for practitioner review.
Clear outcome
Approved certificates are sent electronically after practitioner review.
Choose The Certificate You Need
Sick Leave Certificate
For illness or injury where you need evidence to support time away from work or study.
View certificate detailsCarer Leave Certificate
For caring responsibilities involving an immediate family or household member who is ill, injured or affected by an unexpected emergency.
View certificate detailsWork Medical Certificate
For employees who need evidence for sick leave, carer leave or workplace absence requirements.
View certificate detailsMedical Certificate For Study
For students or trainees who may need supporting evidence for classes, placements, assessments, exams or attendance requirements.
View certificate detailsHow The Online Process Works
Select Certificate Type
Choose whether you need a sick leave, carer leave, work or study-related certificate.
Complete Online Form
Provide accurate details about your request through the secure online form.
Practitioner Review
Your request is reviewed based on the information provided and clinical appropriateness.
Receive Outcome
If approved, your certificate is sent electronically.
Important: Medical certificates are issued after review by an Australian registered medical practitioner. If this is an emergency, call 000. If you are seriously unwell or need urgent assistance, seek immediate medical care.
Feeling Unwell and Need a Medical Certificate?
Apply online from home for a medical certificate for work, study or carer's leave. Your request will be reviewed by a registered Australian medical practitioner.
Online Medical Certificates
Dociva helps Australians apply online for medical certificates for sick leave, carer leave, work absences and study requirements through a simple and secure process.
A medical certificate is commonly used as evidence when a person is unable to attend work, study or other commitments due to illness, injury or caring responsibilities.
Employers and education providers may request evidence when leave is taken. Requirements can vary, so it is always sensible to check your workplace policy, award, enterprise agreement or education provider requirements before applying.
Sick Leave Certificate
A sick leave certificate may be used when you are unwell or injured and need evidence to support time away from work or study.
Sick leave is part of personal leave under the Fair Work Ombudsman guidance. Employers can ask for evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that leave was taken because of illness or injury.
A sick leave certificate usually confirms the relevant date or period of absence and may help employees meet workplace evidence requirements.
Carer Leave Certificate
A carer leave certificate may be used when you need to take leave to care for or support an immediate family or household member who is ill, injured or affected by an unexpected emergency.
Carer leave forms part of personal/carer's leave under the National Employment Standards. Employers may request evidence for carer leave, including for short absences.
If your employer has specific requirements for carer leave evidence, check those requirements before applying.
Why Choose Dociva?
| Feature | Dociva online process | Traditional clinic process |
|---|---|---|
| Application access | Yes: Available anytimeApply online anytime | No: Clinic hours applyDepends on clinic opening hours |
| Practitioner assessment | Yes: Australian-registered practitionerReviewed by a medical practitioner | Yes: Clinic practitionerReviewed by a clinic practitioner |
| Starting price | Yes: From $16.90Affordable pricing | No: VariesFees vary between clinics |
| Travel required | No: Not requiredFor suitable online requests | Yes: May be requiredClinic attendance may be needed |
| Waiting room | No: No physical waiting roomComplete suitable requests online without clinic attendance | Yes: May involve waitingDepends on the clinic |
| Certificate delivery | Yes: Electronic deliveryApproved certificates sent by email | No: VariesDelivery method depends on the clinic |
| Verification | Yes: Online verificationVerification available through Dociva | No: VariesDepends on the clinic's process |
| Outcome timeframe | Yes: Within 1 hourAllow up to 1 hour for an outcome | No: Depends on availabilityAppointment availability varies |
Sick Leave Certificate For Work
Many Australian workplaces require evidence when an employee takes sick leave, even if the absence is only for one day.
A medical certificate can help support your leave request and keep your employment records clear.
Workplace requirements can differ across industries, employers, awards and enterprise agreements. Some employers may have stricter internal policies about when evidence is required and what type of evidence is accepted.
Dociva's online process is designed to help you request a medical certificate quickly and securely without needing to visit a clinic in person.
Medical Certificate For Study
Education providers may request medical evidence when students or trainees miss classes, placements, exams or assessment deadlines due to illness or injury.
A medical certificate may help support applications for extensions, deferred assessments, attendance requirements or placement-related requirements, depending on your provider's policy.
Before applying, check your education provider's rules for acceptable evidence, required dates and submission deadlines.
Medical Certificates
Sick Leave Certificate
Choose this option if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, including mental health issues or stress.
Available for $16.90
Apply NowCarer's Leave Certificate
Choose this option if you are unable to attend work because you need to care for a family member or someone in your household.
Available for $16.90
Apply NowWhy Online Certificates Are Useful
Online certificates can help reduce unnecessary travel, waiting room time and administrative friction when evidence is needed for work or study.
They are especially useful when your situation is straightforward and you need a simple way to request supporting documentation.
Using a secure online process can make it easier to complete your request from home while keeping your information organised and protected.
Helpful Medical Certificate Guides
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A medical certificate can be used as evidence for sick leave, carer leave, work absence, study requirements or similar situations where proof of illness, injury or caring responsibilities is requested.
Yes, medical certificates are commonly used to support sick leave or carer leave at work. Employer requirements can vary, so you should check your workplace policy if you are unsure.
Many students or trainees use medical certificates to support extension, attendance, placement or assessment-related requests. Your education provider may have its own evidence rules, so check its requirements before submitting.
A carer leave certificate may be suitable where you need evidence for leave taken to care for or support an immediate family or household member.
No. A certificate is only issued if the request is appropriate based on the information provided. You must provide accurate and truthful information.
No. Dociva does not backdate issue or assessment dates; they remain the actual dates. However, a practitioner may consider the previous calendar day for a Single-day Medical Certificate. For an ongoing condition submitted through the Multi-day Medical Certificate, a practitioner may consider a period commencing up to two calendar days before assessment. The certificate and requested dates are subject to clinical assessment and are not guaranteed.
The certificate period depends on the information provided and whether the request is appropriate. Some situations may require a single-day certificate, while others may require a longer period.
Dociva uses secure online processes to protect personal information. You should only provide accurate information through the official Dociva website. Learn more about our security and compliance.
