Get an online doctor's note for work or school in minutes

You can get a doctor’s note from a primary care or urgent care provider when you’re dealing with a serious medical condition. This includes injuries, hospitalization, medical appointments, contagious illnesses like COVID-19 or seasonal viral flu, pregnancy-related concerns, long-term conditions, and diagnosed mental or physical health issues.

A doctor’s note is a written statement indicating that a certified doctor evaluated you and that you need time off work. A real sick note contains the following information:

• Date of consultation
• Duration of the excuse
• Doctor’s name, qualification, licensing number, and signature 
• Note stating your symptoms (if required)
• Clinic’s information

Yes, online doctor’s notes issued by licensed physicians are legitimate and generally accepted by employers. They are real medical certificates signed and usually include the doctor’s information for verification. However, an online sick note might not be suitable:

• If your condition requires a physical examination
• Your employer specifically asks for an in-person doctor’s consultation

A return-to-work note is often required in the professional setting. It reminds your supervisor about the reason for your absence from work, confirms the date you will rejoin work, and may consist of follow-ups or modified responsibilities based on your medical condition.

It depends solely on your company’s leave protocol and your employer’s requirements. A return to work doctor’s note is required as legal proof of your absence from work, and it can be obtained from a licensed online or in-person doctor. 

Since doctor’s notes are an uninsured service, you will need to pay to receive a valid note. While the exact cost depends on your chosen telehealth platform, Your Doctors Online offers an affordable and quick option to save you time to recover.

A backdated sick note can only be issued by a licensed physician who can reasonably verify that you were unwell on the specified date. This may include your family doctor, an urgent care provider, or a telehealth service like Your Doctors Online. Our doctors only issue a backdated note if the condition is ongoing.

Yes, with our virtual clinic, you can get an urgent care doctor’s note for stress within 5 minutes without travelling or waiting hours in walk-in clinics.  All you have to do is mention your symptoms, talk to our licensed doctors, and get your sick notes instantly. 

No, it is not possible to get a real sick note without being seen by a licensed doctor who will assess you before issuing a note. But you can skip an in-person visit to a doctor’s office by choosing telehealth care, such as Your Doctors Online. 

It depends on where you are getting the sick note from. A walk-in clinic may require a few hours to start your consultation. In contrast, a telehealth clinic can get you a doctor’s note within minutes. With YDO, you will get a sick note in less than 5 minutes. Here is how:

• Register on our website
• Share your symptoms
• Talk to a doctor online
• Get a signed PDF of a sick note  

Since you can get the sick note only at the doctor’s discretion, there are a few instances when you can be refused. For instance, if: 

• The assessment doesn’t support time off 
• There isn’t enough information
• The request involves improper backdating
• Issuing a note would be misleading or outside the doctor’s scope

Please note that our physicians issue notes only when medically justified. We might not provide one if:

• We haven’t assessed you for that illness/date
• When backdating beyond what’s medically supportable is requested
• If your condition requires an in‑person exam, such as fitness‑for‑duty/disability/insurance forms that require
• Your symptoms need urgent in‑person care.

Yes, getting a telehealth sick note is legal by visiting a licensed doctor virtually. The licensed doctor will evaluate you by video/audio/text to determine if a note is appropriate according to your conditions.