Get online doctor's notes in Toronto within minutes
Skip the queue at Yonge-Sheppard Medical Centre or the long Scarborough to Queen West drive. With Your Doctors Online, a Toronto-licensed doctor is a tap away. Start a secure video or text visit from your couch, answer a few quick questions, and have a signed doctor’s note in Toronto within 5 minutes.
Each online sick note meets Toronto workplace and school standards, carries the doctor’s signature and direct contact info, and is ready to forward or print.
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How to get a doctor's note in Toronto for work or school?
Connect with our board-certified Toronto doctor, share your symptoms and get a telehealth sick note from your home. Follow these three steps to get a valid medical note in Toronto within 5 minutes:
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Chat with a virtual Toronto-licensed 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?
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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 Toronto employer or school.
Get a same-day doctor's note online in Toronto
The overcrowded clinics make getting a simple sick note time-consuming for 2.8 million residents of Toronto. Walk-in visits average about an hour, and a recent audit showed that 90% of ER patients waited up to 12 hours for care.
Late-summer ragweed spikes send even more patients to already packed clinics. Although the 2025 Ontario doctor’s note law bars employers from requesting a note during the first three unpaid sick-leave days, many workplaces and schools still demand proof for longer absences.
Your Doctors Online offers a fast, trustworthy alternative. You can consult a doctor and get a doctor’s note online in Toronto within minutes, avoiding long waits with compassionate, convenient care.
Why choose Your Doctors Online to get a sick note in Toronto?
- Toronto-licensed doctors issue a real, signed sick note
- PIPEDA-secured virtual consultations
- Complies with Ontario Employment Standards Act requirements
- Accepted by University of Toronto, Toronto Met, TDSB, and other schools
- Get a medical certificate on your schedule, 24/7 availability
- Same-day signed note delivered to your inbox
Common reasons for getting doctor's note in Toronto
Our online doctors can issue notes for various situations in Toronto, including but not limited to:
Doctor's note for school
Justify your absence and secure exam leave with a doctor’s note.
Doctor's note for injuries or surgery
Protect your recovery time and modified duties with a doctor’s note.
Doctor's note for common illnesses (colds, flu, etc.)
Stay validated with a renewed doctor’s note for your medical absence within minutes.
Doctor's note for mental health or stress leave
Justify your absence and secure stress leave with a doctor’s note.
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 chronic conditions
Diagnosed with a serious medical condition or a contagious infection? Get a doctor's note online.
Doctor's note for period cramps
If you are getting an abnormal amount of pain, our doctors can write a sick note to be excused from work or school.
FAQs about urgent care doctor's note in Toronto
Do I have to pay for the doctor's note?
Yes, you will have to pay for a doctor’s note, as it is an uninsured service. Although Ontario Medical Association guidance puts the typical fee at about $25 per note, it can vary between the clinics and telehealth platforms. For instance, with Your Doctors Online, the price per note is less than 25$ when you subscribe to a payment plan.
How many sick days can I take before I need a doctor's note in Toronto?
Ontario law now allows employees to take a few days (up to three sick days per year) off work without needing to give a doctor’s note. Many employers in Toronto follow this rule, meaning you generally don’t need a note for minor short-term illnesses. It’s best to check your workplace’s policy.
Can I get a sick note without seeing a doctor in Toronto?
No, you cannot get a valid sick note without seeing a Toronto-licensed doctor. For a real sick note, it is important to consult a doctor, either by visiting them in person or virtually. If you want a quick note without waiting, then get a doctor’s note through our telehealth clinic.
What to say to a doctor to get a sick note?
Just be open and honest about how you’re feeling. Describe your symptoms and how they’re affecting your ability to work or study. Based on your symptoms, the doctor will decide if you should take time off. Remember, the goal is to make sure you rest and recover, so giving the doctor an accurate story helps them help you better.
Can I get a doctor's note for the exam if I have stomach pain?
Yes, if a doctor determines that your stomach bug prevents you from writing the exam, they can issue a medical note. The note will list the date of assessment and the period during which you are medically unfit for academic duties, and is generally accepted by Ontario colleges and universities.
How long can a doctor give a sick note for mental health?
There is no fixed provincial limit. The doctor licensed in Toronto can certify whatever period they believe is medically necessary, from a few days to several months, and can indicate a review date if ongoing leave might be needed. We provide sick notes for short-term illnesses online.
Can a doctor refuse to give a sick note?
Yes, an online doctor licensed in Toronto can refuse your request if they find it clinically unjustified. For example, you may not be issued a sick note if:
- Symptoms are not identified
- Not enough information available to verify your condition
- The note would conflict with ESA rules
What does a real doctor's note look like?
A real doctor’s note from us will be on official letterhead and include essential details. It will clearly state your name and the date of the consultation. It will confirm that the doctor assessed you and recommends that you be off work or school for some time. The note does not reveal your private medical details.
Can I get a sick note for chest pain or heart-related issues?
We cannot issue a medical note online for chest pain, suspected heart problems, or any condition that hasn’t been diagnosed in person. These symptoms must be evaluated urgently in a hospital setting before any documentation can be provided.
Meet our Toronto-licensed telehealth doctors
Dr. Asim Cheema is a Senior Interventional Cardiologist at St. Michael’s Hospital with over 20 years of global experience in technology, research, and healthcare innovation. He has extensive expertise in virtual care and has successfully treated patients, where he regularly provides online consultations, prescriptions, and medical notes with compassion and precision.
Dr. Marsha Dunkley is an experienced Family Medicine physician delivering trusted virtual care to patients across Canada and the US. She combines clinical expertise with a tech-forward approach to efficiently manage prescriptions, medical notes, and ongoing patient care through evidence-based practice.
Dr. Mandy Liedeman delivers comprehensive virtual care with a strong focus on clinical accuracy, efficiency, and patient-centered service, managing prescriptions and medical records with professionalism and care.
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