Need a medical certificate for pregnancy, maternity leave or pregnancy-related time off? Request one online with an Australian-registered doctor, without the clinic visit.
Just need one day? You can request your certificate online without a telehealth consultation. For multiple days, you’ll speak with a doctor via telehealth.
*Average wait time for single-day medical certificates.
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.
Pregnancy comes with plenty to organise. Getting your medical certificate sorted doesn’t need to add to the list. With InstantScripts, you can request a medical certificate for pregnancy online. This may include documentation for pregnancy-related time off work or maternity leave. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your request and may issue a certificate if clinically appropriate.
Getting your certificate sorted is straightforward. Here’s how it works for single-day and multi-day certificates.
Submit your request online
Create an account or log in, then complete a short questionnaire about why you need a medical certificate.
A doctor will review your request
An Australian-registered doctor will review the information you’ve provided. If clinically appropriate, they may issue your medical certificate without the need for a telehealth consultation.
Receive your medical certificate
If issued, your doctor-signed medical certificate will be sent to you electronically.
You can then share it with your employer if needed.
$19
Single day online medical certificate that covers you for today.
$49
Speak to an InstantScripts doctor to request a medical certificate for multiple days of absence.
A medical certificate for pregnancy is a document from a doctor that can provide evidence relating to your pregnancy or pregnancy-related time off work.
It may also support a maternity leave request, depending on your circumstances and your employer’s requirements.
Yes. You can request a certificate through our online medical certificate service. An Australian-registered doctor will assess your request and may issue a certificate if clinically appropriate.
Yes. You can request a medical certificate for maternity leave. Your doctor can assess your circumstances and may issue appropriate documentation if clinically appropriate.
A fee applies to your request or consultation. Check our pricing page for current fees.
A pregnancy medical certificate may include relevant dates and any period you’re considered unfit for work, depending on your circumstances and the doctor’s assessment.
If clinically appropriate, your certificate will be sent to you electronically after your request or consultation. Timing can vary and isn’t guaranteed.
Yes. You can provide your medical certificate to your employer as supporting evidence for pregnancy-related time off or maternity leave.
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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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