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Get an instant online doctor's note in Burlington

When you’re under the weather, your priority should be rest, not paperwork. With Your Doctors Online, you’ll connect to a licensed physician in under five minutes, share your symptoms, receive a prompt diagnosis, and download a real, signed doctor’s note from the comfort of your Burlington home.

Our notes fully comply with Ontario’s telehealth and sick-note regulations, so schools and employers, province-wide, accept them. We’re available 24/7 in Burlington and the surrounding area.

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How to get a doctor's note online in Burlington for work or school?

You can get an online doctor’s note by connecting with a licensed doctor in Ontario through our virtual clinic. Follow these three steps to get a real sick note from your home: 

1

Describe your condition

Create a free account on our secure app and describe your symptoms or why you need a note.

2

Chat with a virtual doctor

Talk with a doctor via confidential text, audio, or video chat. Explain your situation and how many days of sick leave you require.

Hi I’m Dr. Nicole. How may I help you?

Hi Dr. Nicole, I have diarrhea and fever and I missed work. Can I get medical notes for time off work?

3

Get your sick note

If medically appropriate, we will email you a valid absence note immediately after the consultation. You can download & share it with your employer or school.

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Why choose Your Doctors Online for a sick note in Burlington?

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Fast, urgent care doctor's notes: Serving every neighbourhood in Burlington

Burlington, a city of 187,000, faces a shortage of family doctors, making it a struggle to obtain a sick note. Patients often wait for hours just to get proof of their illness—a delay that only worsens fatigue, flu symptoms, and overall discomfort.

Flu cases surge in winter, and spring brings high ragweed and tree-pollen allergies, yet schools and employers still require a doctor’s note for absences, adding stress and wasted time.

With our online doctor in Burlington, you can get a sick note without the wait or travel. Download our app, chat with a doctor, and get an online medical certificate for work and school within 5 minutes.

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Common reasons for getting doctor's note

Our online doctors can issue notes for various situations in Burlington, including but not limited to:

Doctor's note for school

Justify your absence and secure exam leave with a doctor’s note.

Remote work sick note

Apply for remote work with a doctor’s note for medical reasons.

Doctor's note renewal

Stay validated with a renewed doctor’s note for your medical absence within minutes.

Doctor's note for work

Validate your absence with a doctor’s note for urgent medical conditions.

Online doctor's note for pregnancy

Taking maternity leave is easy with an online doctor’s note available 24/7.

Doctor's note for medical check-up

Validate your absence for a medical appointment with a doctor’s note.

Doctor's note for medical condition

Diagnosed with a serious medical condition? Get a doctor’s note online.

Contagious infection doctor's note

Validate your leave due to infections like flu and COVID-19 with a doctor’s note.

FAQs about online doctor's note in Burlington

How many sick days are you entitled to in Burlington?

As per the latest Employment Standards Act of Ontario, you are entitled to sick days described by your employer, but you would not need to provide a doctor’s note for 3 days (if sick) for a minor illness. However, you only need to provide a doctor’s note for a prolonged illness.

How quickly can I get a sick note online in Burlington?

The time it takes to get an online doctor’s note in Burlington varies by platform. With Your Doctors Online, you’ll receive a medical excuse within five minutes, and because we’re open 24/7, you can reach us at any time, day or night.

Do I need an Ontario health card (OHIP) to get an online doctor’s note in Burlington?

No, you don’t need a valid OHIP card to get a sick note since it’s an uninsured service you pay for yourself. With Your Doctors Online, you can connect to a licensed physician in under five minutes, any time, day or night. We’ll assess your symptoms, issue a fully compliant, signed sick note, and deliver it straight to your inbox.

When can you ask for a doctor's note in Burlington?

You may request a doctor’s note in Burlington only for absences beyond the first three ESA-protected sick days. You can request a doctor’s note in Burlington whenever you’re medically unfit due to conditions such as:

  • Severe cold or flu
  • Gastrointestinal illness 
  • Migraine or severe headache
  • Mental health episodes (anxiety, burnout)
  • Injury or postoperative recovery
  • Contagious diseases (to protect coworkers or classmates)

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