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Sick Leave Certificate Online
If you are unwell and unable to attend work, get a doctor-issued sick leave certificate accepted by companies and HR departments — reviewed by an NMC-registered doctor and delivered digitally, without visiting a clinic.
When you need a sick leave certificate
✓ Fever, cold & viral illness
✓ Migraine & headaches
✓ Stomach issues & food poisoning
✓ Body pain & fatigue
✓ Unable to attend work
✓ Work-from-home recommendation
What your certificate includes
- ✔ Medical leave certificate stating the advised rest period
- ✔ Sick leave proof accepted by employers and HR departments
- ✔ Doctor's name, NMC registration number, and signature
- ✔ QR code and certificate ID for instant online verification
- ✔ Work-from-home recommendation where medically appropriate
How to get a sick leave certificate online
Tell us what's wrong
Fill a short form describing your symptoms and the leave period you need. It takes about 2 minutes.
A registered doctor reviews your case
An NMC-registered doctor assesses your request through our telemedicine flow — with a quick consultation where needed.
Receive your certificate digitally
Your sick leave certificate arrives by email and WhatsApp — within 15–30 minutes on Priority Care, or 1–2 hours on Basic Care.
Will your employer accept it?
Yes. Telemedicine consultations are recognised in India under the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020, and a certificate issued by an NMC-registered doctor after an online consultation is a valid medical document. Every MCME certificate can be verified in seconds on our certificate verification page — which is exactly what makes HR teams comfortable accepting it.
Read more about your rights in our guide: Can your employer legally reject a telemedicine certificate in India?
Sick leave certificate FAQs
What is a sick leave certificate?
A sick leave certificate is a document issued by a registered doctor confirming that you were medically unfit to attend work for a specific period. It typically states the advised rest period and carries the doctor's name, registration number, and signature.
Can I get a sick leave certificate online for fever or viral illness?
Yes. Common conditions like fever, cold, viral illness, migraine, stomach issues, and body pain or fatigue can be assessed through a telemedicine consultation, and a doctor can issue a sick leave certificate where medically appropriate.
Will my employer accept an online sick leave certificate?
Yes. Certificates issued by NMC-registered doctors under India's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020 are valid medical documents. Every MCME certificate includes a QR code and certificate ID your HR team can verify instantly online.
Can I get a work-from-home recommendation instead of full leave?
Yes. If you are unwell but able to work remotely, the doctor can issue a work-from-home recommendation instead of a full absence certificate, where medically appropriate.
Can the certificate cover sick days that already passed?
A doctor can consider backdating by up to 3 days where medically justified — for example, illness over a weekend reported on Monday. Certificates cannot be backdated beyond that.
How fast will I get my sick leave certificate?
Within 15–30 minutes on Priority Care (₹899) or Premium Care (₹1099), and within 1–2 hours on Basic Care (₹649), after the doctor's review.