Need a medical certificate for 3 days off work or study? You can request one online through a telehealth consultation with an Australian-registered doctor. Available 24/7 with low wait times. If clinically appropriate, your certificate will be sent to you electronically.
Dr. Sarah Cavanagh,
Chief Medical Officer
InstantScripts
All online medical certificates are reviewed and certified by Australian based doctors who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
InstantScripts is registered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) and a Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) CPD provider.
*A parent or guardian must submit the request if the patient is under 18 years old.
Taking a few days to recover? Good news, requesting a medical certificate doesn’t have to add more hassle to your day. Speak to an Australian-registered doctor from home via telehealth. They’ll assess your symptoms and determine whether a medical certificate for 3 days, or up to 5 days, is clinically appropriate. If issued, your certificate will be sent to you electronically.
What you can expect:
For a medical certificate covering multiple days, you’ll need to speak with an Australian-registered doctor via telehealth.
Request a telehealth consultation
Create an account or log in, then select the medical certificate service. Complete a short questionnaire about your symptoms and how many days you need covered. Consultations are available 24/7 with low wait times.
Speak to a doctor
An Australian-registered doctor will call you after reviewing the details you’ve provided. They’ll discuss your symptoms, how you’re feeling and what your certificate needs to cover.
Receive your medical certificate
Your doctor will assess whether a medical certificate is clinically appropriate and the period of leave required. If issued, your doctor-signed medical certificate will be sent to you electronically.
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Speak to an InstantScripts doctor to request a medical certificate for multiple days of absence.
A medical certificate for 3 days leave is a document from a doctor confirming you’re unfit for work or study for that period due to illness or injury. With InstantScripts, you can request one online through a telehealth consultation with an Australian-registered doctor.
Yes. You can request a medical certificate for 3 days leave through our online medical certificate service. A certificate may be issued if clinically appropriate after your consultation.
It depends on your employer's policy. Under Fair Work rules, employers can request evidence for any absence, even a single day.
Yes. An Australian-registered doctor can assess your symptoms and determine an appropriate period of leave, up to 5 days, during your consultation.
Pricing depends on the consultation type and days needed. Visit our pricing page for current fees and options.
If clinically appropriate, your certificate will be sent to you electronically after your consultation. No paperwork or in-person visit is required.
An Australian-registered doctor issues your certificate after a telehealth consultation, in line with Medical Board of Australia standards.
A medical certificate for 3 days leave is a document from a doctor confirming you’re unfit for work or study for that period due to illness or injury. With InstantScripts, you can request one online through a telehealth consultation with an Australian-registered doctor.
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Don't wait till the morning. Our doctors are here to help at any time.
Don't leave home, drive, or be around sick people in a waiting room.
Get your medication delivered to your door so you don't have to leave the house.
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"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
"A great service! – InstantScripts are prompt and affordable especially when your normal doctor is not available and you need a script or certificate quick. They are reasonable and you receive your certificate promptly. Highly recommended."
- Ruby F
"Medical Certificate…. whilst lying on the sofa – No one wants to go out to get a medical certificate when they’re ill. This is a great a great service. Super helpful Doctor, with kindness and empathy, sorted my certificate with care and professionalism."
-Andrea B
"Obtained my script when I couldn’t get into my doctor – This online service is a godsend. I managed to receive my script and a doctors certificate on the same day that I needed this. I am currently unable to access my GP who I have been with for 30 years."
- Coastal4
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