Get a Sick Certificate Online — Fast, Simple, Irish
Need an urgent sick cert today but can’t get a GP appointment? Doc on Call connects you with an Irish-registered doctor by video or audio consultatio in minutes. Get your sick certificate emailed directly to you — no waiting room, no travel, no delay.
Fast
Most consultations completed within 30 minutes of booking
Valid
Sick certs issued by fully registered Irish Doctors — accepted by all Irish employers
Available
Evenings, weekends and same-day appointments available 7 days a week
How It Works
- Book your consultation online — choose a time that suits you best, including evenings and weekends
- Speak with an Irish-Registered Online Doctor by secure video call from your phone or laptop
- If medically appropriate, your doctor will issue you your sick cert on the spot
- Your certificate will be emailed to you immediately — forward it straight to your employer or HR
What Is a Sick Certificate?
A sick certificate (also called a sick note, medical note or medical certificate) is a document from a registered doctor confirming that you are unfit for work due to illness or injury. In Ireland, your employer may require a sick cert if you are absent for more than a certain number of days, depending on your employment contract.
Online sick certs issued by DocOnCall doctors carry exactly the same legal standing as certificates issued in a traditional GP surgery. Our doctors are fully registered with the Irish Medical Council and practise in accordance with Irish guidelines.
When Can an Online Doctor Issue a Sick Cert?
An online GP can issue a sick note or certificate when, following a full clinical consultation, they determine that you are genuinely unfit for work. Common conditions include:
- Respiratory infections, flu, and Covid-19, diarrhea
- Back pain, muscle strain, and soft tissue injuries
- Anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions
- Gastrointestinal illness
- Migraine and chronic headache
- Post-operative recovery
During online consultation, your doctor will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and current condition. The consultation is same as a GP visit — just done by a telephone or video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A sick certificate issued by a registered Irish Doctor is valid regardless of whether the consultation took place in person or online. All DocOnCall doctors are registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.
In most cases, your sick certificate will be emailed to you within minutes of your consultation ending. You can forward it directly to your employer.
Absolutely. Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and acute stress are valid medical reasons to be unfit for work. Our doctors handle these consultations with full sensitivity and confidentiality.
Backdating requires clinical judgement — your doctor will assess whether this is medically appropriate based on your history and symptoms at the time of your consultation.
Please visit our pricing page for current consultation fees. There are no hidden charges — the fee includes your consultation and your sick certificate if issued.
Ready to Get Your Sick Cert?
Book a same-day telephonic or video consultation with online doctor right now. No waiting room, no travel — just fast, professional care from the comfort of your home.
