A legally valid medical
certificate, emailed
the same day.
From a registered Australian GP. Accepted by employers, schools, and universities across Australia. Done in under an hour.
From $19 for a single day certificate
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Issue Date: 07/05/2026
This is to certify that the patient named below is not medically fit to attend work or school on the date(s) stated above due to illness.
Dr. SwiftDoc GP
FRACGP · AHPRA Registered
swiftdoc.comSame day
Certificate delivery
AHPRA
Registered doctors
From $19
Single day
Legal
Accepted by employers
Certificates for any situation
*A parent or guardian must submit the request if the patient is under 18 years old.
How online medical certificates work
SwiftDoc makes it easy to get a medical certificate online in Australia — all from your phone or laptop.
Use our booking form
Submit your request using our online booking form — takes under 5 minutes.
A doctor will consult with you
A SwiftDoc GP assesses your symptoms via video and issues the certificate if clinically appropriate.
You'll receive your certificate
Your PDF is emailed immediately after the consultation — forward it to your employer or school.
How much does it cost?
Single day
From $19
Covers you for today. Legally valid and accepted by employers and schools across Australia.
Multiple days
From $49
Speak to a SwiftDoc doctor to request a certificate covering multiple days of absence.
Common questions
Before you book.
Are SwiftDoc medical certificates legally valid?
Yes. Medical certificates issued by SwiftDoc are issued by AHPRA-registered Australian GPs and are legally valid for use with employers, schools, and government agencies across Australia.
How quickly will I receive my certificate?
Your certificate is emailed to you as soon as the consultation is complete — usually within the hour. Same-day service is available, including evenings and weekends.
Can I get a backdated medical certificate?
Our doctors can only certify the period during which you were unwell as assessed at the time of consultation. Backdated certificates are issued at the clinical discretion of the doctor.
Will my employer accept a telehealth medical certificate?
Yes. Telehealth medical certificates issued by registered Australian GPs carry the same legal weight as those issued in a physical clinic. Most employers and schools accept them without question.