Medical Practitioner Certificate
Need a sick leave certificate for work?
Apply online through Dociva's secure process. Your request is reviewed by an AHPRA registered medical practitioner, and approved sick leave certificates are sent electronically.
Sick Leave Certificate
Simple online request
Complete your sick leave certificate request online without needing to visit a clinic in person for a straightforward matter.
Secure submission
Your information is submitted through Dociva's secure online process for practitioner review.
Clear outcome
Approved certificates are sent electronically after practitioner review.
Sick Leave Certificate Online
A sick leave certificate may be used when you are unwell or injured and need evidence to support time away from work.
Many Australian employers can ask employees to provide evidence for sick leave. This evidence should satisfy a reasonable person that the leave was taken because the employee was not fit for work due to illness or injury.
Dociva helps Australians request a sick leave certificate online through a secure process, with review by an Australian registered medical practitioner.
Illness Or Injury
For situations where you are unwell or injured and need evidence for personal sick leave.
Workplace Evidence
For employees who need to provide supporting evidence to their employer.
Single-Day Requests
For straightforward sick leave requests where evidence is needed for a specific day of absence.
Online Review
Your request is reviewed online by an Australian registered medical practitioner before an outcome is provided.
How It Works
Start Online
Begin your sick leave certificate request through Dociva's online form.
Provide Details
Provide accurate information about your illness, injury and requested certificate date.
Practitioner Review
Your request is reviewed by an Australian registered medical practitioner.
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 sick leave certificate when illness or injury keeps you from work. Your request will be reviewed by a registered Australian medical practitioner.
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 And Workplace Evidence
Sick leave is part of personal leave under Australian workplace rules. Employers may ask for evidence, including for short absences.
Workplace requirements can differ depending on your employer, award, enterprise agreement or internal policy. You should check your workplace requirements before applying.
A sick leave certificate usually confirms a relevant date or period where a person was not fit for work due to illness or injury.
Need a certificate covering more than one day? Learn about our multi-day medical certificates. You can also compare all online medical certificate options.
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 NowSick Leave and Workplace Guides
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. You can complete a sick leave certificate request online through Dociva. Your request is reviewed by an Australian registered medical practitioner before an outcome is provided.
Yes, sick leave certificates are commonly used as workplace evidence. Employer requirements can vary, so check your workplace policy if you are unsure.
No. Dociva does not backdate issue or assessment dates; they remain the actual dates. However, for this Single-day Medical Certificate, a practitioner may consider the previous calendar day, subject to clinical assessment and discretion. The certificate and requested date are not guaranteed.
No. Medical certificates are issued after practitioner review where clinically appropriate.
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.
