Medical certificate online, signed by a registered doctor
A medical certificate is a signed statement from a registered doctor about your health on stated dates. It can say you were unfit for work or classes and need rest, that you are fit for a job or activity, or that you have recovered. A valid medical certificate must carry the doctor's name, registration number, signature, stamp, the date of examination, health status, and a validity date.
- MedicalCertificate.in connects you with doctors registered with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
- You fill a short form.
- A doctor reviews it and may call you by phone or video.
- Once the doctor approves the certificate, you get it on WhatsApp and email.
- Doctors registered with NMC or a State Medical Council.
- Every certificate can be verified by the organisation it is addressed to.
- Your name, age, and address
- Done
- Diagnosis/ reason/ health status
- Done
- Dates and unique document no.
- Done
- Doctor's name and qualification
- Done
- Doctor's registration no.
- Done
- Doctor's signature and stamp
- Done
Key facts
- Price
₹699 to ₹1,699 for generic certificates. Form 1A at ₹1,349. Custom formats and add-ons are charged separately.
- Time
Digital PDF: 120 working mins; Form 1A: 3 working days, after complete details are shared. Custom requests take longer.
- Working hours
Available 365 days. Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM. Weekends and public holidays: 10 AM to 8 PM
- Doctors
MBBS doctors. Registered with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council. MD/MS on request.
- Delivery
PDF: via Whatsapp & email. Digital copy: not shipped. Handwritten copy shipped in 3-4 working days.
- Language
For India, English only. For other countries check your form for available languages.
- Verification
The organisation you submit it to can verify by emailing from the official ID to the doctor's email ID mentioned in the certificate.
01What is a certificate
What is a medical certificate?
A medical certificate is a doctor's formal opinion of your fitness or unfitness on stated dates or for a stated purpose. Employers, colleges, airlines, and government offices ask for it because a prescription or a lab report only outlines a condition but does not certify your ability to work, study, or travel.
Medical certificate
AlwaysWhat it says · The doctor's opinion of your fitness or unfitness for stated dates or a stated purpose
Is it proof of leave or fitness? · Yes, when it meets the organisation's guidelines
Prescription
UsuallyWhat it says · Medical history, medicines, and advice
Is it proof of leave or fitness? · Usually not on its own. Some workplaces ask for it with the certificate as proof of treatment.
Lab or scan report
SometimesWhat it says · Test results
Is it proof of leave or fitness? · No. It supports a diagnosis but certifies nothing.
02Who needs one
Medical certificate for employees
- Your company's leave policy decides when you need a medical certificate.
- Some companies ask for a medical certificate after a set number of sick days.
- Some companies also want a prescription, a handwritten copy, or their own format.
- Address the certificate to your reporting manager or HR, with their name and company name.
- Medical certificates cover consecutive calendar days, including weekends and holidays. Separate periods of illness need separate assessments.
- Read your company's guidelines and our policy before you fill the form.
- Central government employees may need Form 3 (Gazetted) or Form 4 (Non-Gazetted) under Rule 19 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. Choose Custom Medical Certificate and share the format for review. See who can issue a medical certificate below.
- Employees claiming ESI sickness benefit need a certificate from an ESI doctor. The benefit is 70% of wages for up to 91 days in two consecutive benefit periods, subject to eligibility. Our certificate does not replace ESI certification.
- Need to work from home instead of taking leave? Ask for a work from home certificate. The doctor needs to know why you can work but cannot attend the office.
- Returning to work after an illness? A recovery certificate may be needed. Keep your earlier sick note or prescription ready, if you don't have one, inform our team, they will guide you.
- Need a fitness certificate for work? Share your blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and a walking video. The doctor may ask for more details.
- Taking leave to care for someone? A caretaker certificate needs details of the patient's illness and why they need your care.
Medical certificate for students and parents
- Colleges and schools ask for a medical certificate for missed classes, practicals or exams. Many also ask a fitness certificate for admission or sports activities.
- Address the certificate to your principal, head of department, or dean, along with your college or school name, as your institution asks.
- If it gave you a format, share it when you apply.
- Colleges often prefer a handwritten certificate or a prescription with it as proof of treatment.
- Check the deadline for submitting it after you return.
- Missed an exam due to illness? Apply as soon as possible. The certificate is dated on the day the doctor issues it, but it also captures the date you were ill. The doctor decides what period of illness it can cover.
- Need a fitness certificate for admission or a sports event? Keep your blood pressure, pulse, height, weight and a walking video ready. The doctor may ask for more details or reports.
- For a student under 18, the doctor consults the parent or guardian. The form asks for the parent's government ID.
- Some admission formats say who must sign them, such as a Civil Surgeon or a government medical officer. An online certificate cannot meet that format, visit a government hospital. Read the signature line before you apply.
Download a medical certificate format
Need a blank format to take to your own doctor? Download one from our medical certificate formats page. It also shows a sample of each certificate we issue.
If your college or company gave you a format, share it when you apply.
The doctor can fill and attest it for ₹250 extra.
Approval is at the medical team's discretion.
Handwritten formats can take up to 48 hours after approval of the digital document.
03Online or in person
When to see a doctor in person instead
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
Fever, cold, stomach upset or a similar short illness | An online consultation can work |
You need an X ray, ECG or blood test | Visit a clinic or lab |
Your condition is not improving with treatment | See a doctor in person |
A medical emergency | Go to a hospital now |
The format names a Civil Surgeon or government medical officer | Visit a government hospital |
Central government leave under the CCS (Leave) Rules | Use a CGHS doctor or Authorised Medical Attendant |
04All 8 certificate types
Types of medical certificates we issue
What the doctor certifies
You were unfit for work or classes on stated dates
Who usually asks for it
Employers, colleges, schools
05Step by step
How to get a medical certificate online
Choose the certificate and fill the form.
Fill your basic details, health concerns, dates and who the certificate is addressed to.
Pay, then share what the doctor needs.
For leave and work from home share your health issues, for fitness and recovery your vitals and a walking video and for Form 1A your vision and hearing report.
A registered doctor reviews your case.
The doctor reviewing your case may call you by phone or video. Dengue, malaria, typhoid and fractures need reports. The doctor decides the diagnosis and the duration.
Get your certificate.
The digital PDF comes on WhatsApp and email within 120 working minutes of the doctor's review. If you choose handwritten, add-ons, or custom, it takes more time, and shipping happens within 3 to 4 working days after approval.
Requests sent outside working hours are handled in the next working slot.
How the doctor decides your diagnosis and dates
The doctor works from what you share: your symptoms, when they started, the medicines you have taken, and any prescription or report you already have.
The doctor may call you by phone or video to ask more.
Some conditions need a report before the doctor can name them. Dengue, malaria, typhoid and fractures are examples.
For leave of more than 7 days, the doctor may ask for reports.
For more than 2 weeks, email care@medicalcertificate.in before you apply.
The certificate is dated on the day the doctor issues it.
If your illness started a day or two earlier, say so in the form. The doctor decides what period the certificate can cover, based on your history and records.
Certificates are not issued for future dates.
The doctor can also decline a medical certificate request. For example, when the details in the form do not match what the doctor finds, or when reports the doctor asked for are not shared, or if it is a medico-legal case. The refund rules are in the price table below.
Medical certificate price
Choose
Handwritten certificate with prescription
₹1,499
Apply nowNot sure what your workplace wants? Choose a format with prescription.
Courier copies ship within 3 to 4 working days. Choose courier only if the paper original is needed.
06Is it valid?
Is an online medical certificate valid in India?
Yes, when a registered doctor issues it after assessing you and it carries the details listed above.
The Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020 allow registered doctors to consult patients by video, audio or text. They do not set separate rules for certificates. So the doctor decides, case by case, whether a remote assessment is enough to certify you.
Acceptance is up to the organisation that asked for it. Some want a handwritten copy, their own format or a government doctor. Check before you apply.
Who the certificate is addressed to, and what it cannot be used for
- Every certificate the doctors issue is addressed to a named company, college, school or authority.
- The platform doctors do not issue certificates addressed as "To whom it may concern".
- Only the organisation named on the certificate can verify it with us.
- Certificates for use in India are valid in India only. For an organisation outside India, choose the international medical certificate.
Our certificates are not for medico legal use. That includes:
- Court cases and other legal proceedings
- Police cases
- Insurance claims
- Wills
- Regularisation of government jobs
For any of these, see a doctor in person.
How your employer or college can verify the certificate
Every certificate carries the doctor's name, registration number and a unique document no.
The organisation it is addressed to can email care@medicalcertificate.in from its official email ID with the unique document no., or use the form below.
We confirm whether we issued it.
We do not share your medical details.
You cannot verify your own certificate. Only the organisation it is addressed to can.
If your organisation does not accept the certificate
Ask what it needs, in writing if you can. It may want its own format, a handwritten copy, a prescription or a government doctor.
Check the certificate against the fields listed above.
If it wants its own format, apply with that format. Attestation costs ₹250 extra.
If it wants a handwritten copy or a prescription, choose that format.
If it names a Civil Surgeon or a government medical officer, visit a government hospital. An online certificate cannot meet that rule.
If it needs verification, ask it to write to care@medicalcertificate.in from its official email ID with the unique document ID and certificate attached. We confirm whether we issued it.
07Online vs clinic
Where to get a medical certificate
Searching for a medical certificate near me? Start with what your organisation accepts. That decide where to go.
Online, through Medical
Suits you when
You have a common short illness, or need a fitness certificate that any registered doctor may sign.
Keep in mind
The doctor may ask for reports. Not for medico legal use.
Your own doctor or a local clinic
Suits you when
You need an examination, a test or treatment.
Keep in mind
Ask for the certificate with a physical visit. Check that it has the fields listed above.
A government hospital
Suits you when
Your format names a Civil Surgeon, a government medical officer or a government hospital.
Keep in mind
Ask the hospital which department issues it and what to bring.
An ESI dispensary
Suits you when
You claim ESI sickness benefit.
Keep in mind
Only an ESI doctor's certificate counts for the benefit.
A CGHS wellness centre or Authorised Medical Attendant
Suits you when
You are a central government employee on medical leave.
Keep in mind
Form 3 or Form 4 under the CCS (Leave) Rules.
Whichever you choose, the certificate should name your condition, the dates and the doctor's registration number.
08Fake certificates
Medical certificate generators and fake certificates
A certificate made with a template or generator, without a doctor assessing you, is not a medical certificate. Submitting one can cost you your job or your seat and can lead to prosecution.
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, issuing or signing a false certificate is an offence under Section 234. Using one as true is an offence under Section 235. Both are punished in the same way as giving false evidence.
A doctor who signs an untrue certificate can also be removed from the medical register under the 2002 Regulations.
Medicalcertificate.in does not issue fake medical certificates.
A real certificate does not take long. A doctor can review your case in the next working slot.
09Who can issue
Who can issue a medical certificate in India?
A registered medical practitioner. That is a doctor with a current registration with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council.
Some certificates have extra rules:
Form 1A
Form 1A for a driving licence is to be filled in by a registered medical practitioner appointed for the purpose by the State Government, or by a person the State Government authorises. The words are printed on the official form.
Central government employees
Central government employees on medical leave use Form 3 or Form 4 under Rule 19 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. It must be signed by a CGHS doctor, a government hospital or an Authorised Medical Attendant. A registered medical practitioner is allowed only in limited cases, such as non gazetted staff with no Authorised Medical Attendant within 8 km. Check with your office first.
ESI sickness benefit
Employees claiming ESI sickness benefit need an ESI doctor's certificate.
Government job formats
Many government job and institute formats name a Civil Surgeon or a Gazetted Government Medical Officer. If yours does, visit a government hospital.
10Required fields
What a valid medical certificate must contain
Doctors in India follow the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002. They ask the doctor to record the patient's identification marks, signature or thumb mark and address on a certificate, and to show their registration number on every certificate they issue.
If your organisation gives you its own format, that format decides the fields. Share it when you apply.
| Field | What to check |
|---|---|
| Your name, age and address | Matches your government ID |
| Your signature or thumb mark | Your identification mark, signature, or thumb mark |
| Addressed to | Your employer, college or the authority that asked for it |
| Diagnosis or reason | A specific condition, not "unwell" |
| Dates | The period you were unfit, or the date you were found fit |
| Doctor's name and qualification | Printed in full |
| Registration number | NMC or State Medical Council number |
| Doctor's signature and stamp | Present |
| Date of issue | The day the doctor issues it |
The model medical certificate in the 2002 Regulations
The same 2002 Regulations include a model medical certificate in Appendix 2. It has two parts.
Leave
The first part is for leave. The doctor certifies, after careful examination of the case, that the patient is suffering from a named illness and that a stated period of absence is necessary to restore their health.
Fitness
The second part is for fitness. It certifies that the patient has recovered and is fit to join service.
The model also says the nature and probable duration of the illness should be stated.
So a certificate that says only "unwell", or gives no dates, falls short of the model.
Look for a named condition and the dates you were unfit, or the date you were found fit.
It also outlines that every certificate should have limited validity; unlimited validity makes it invalid.
The regulations also ask every doctor to keep a register of the medical certificates they issue, with a copy of each one.
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11Complete FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a medical certificate online in India?
Yes. A registered doctor reviews your details, may call you by phone or video, and issues the certificate if your condition supports it. You receive it on WhatsApp and email.
How much does a medical certificate cost?
₹699 for a digital certificate, up to ₹1,699 for a handwritten certificate with prescription and courier. Form 1A starts at ₹1,349. Certificates for use outside India start at $29.99. Custom formats and add-ons have extra charges.
How long does it take?
Priority requests are handled within 30 minutes during working hours: 9 am to 9 pm IST on weekdays and 10 am to 8 pm IST on weekends and holidays. Form 1A takes up to 72 hours and is processed 10:30 am to 8 pm IST on its working days. Standard requests are handled within 120 minutes after doctor review during working hours: 9 am to 9 pm IST on weekdays and 10 am to 8 pm IST on weekends and holidays. Form 1A takes up to 72 hours after doctor review and is processed between 10:30 am to 7:30 pm IST on weekdays, not available on weekends and holidays. Custom requests and add-ons take extra time. Handwritten certificates are shipped within 3-4 working days after approval.
Who can issue a medical certificate?
A doctor registered with the National Medical Commission or a State Medical Council. Some formats need a government doctor. Form 1A needs a doctor appointed for the purpose by the State Government, or by a person it authorises. Check your requirements before filling out the form.
Will my employer or college accept an online certificate?
It depends on its rules. Check whether it needs a handwritten copy, its own format or a government doctor. Our certificates show the doctor's registration number and can be verified by the organisation. Check our medical certificate samples here.
Can a doctor from another state issue my certificate?
Yes, except for Form 1A, which depends on your state's rules. Our doctors are registered in India, and each certificate states the doctor's council and registration number so the organisation can check it.
Can I get a certificate for days that have already passed?
Yes, based on the doctor's decision on what period of illness it can cover, based on your history and any records you share. The certificate's issue date is the day the doctor issues it. Our platform doctors do not issue certificates for future dates.
Can I get a medical certificate without a consultation?
No. A doctor reviews every request and may call you. If the doctor needs more information, they will ask for it or decline the request.
Can you fill my company's or college's format?
Yes. Share it when you apply. Doctor attestation of your format costs ₹250 extra, approval is at the medical team's discretion, and handwritten formats can take up to 48 hours after approval of the digital document.
What if the doctor does not issue a certificate?
If you have applied for a refundable service, your refund will be processed after deductions as mentioned in our refund and cancellation policy. Non-refundable services are not eligible for a refund.
Do you issue certificates for children?
Yes. For minor patients, the doctor consults the parent or legal guardian.
Is a fitness certificate a medical certificate?
Yes. A fitness certificate is one type of medical certificate. It states that you are fit for a stated purpose, such as a job, admission or adoption. A sick leave certificate states that you were unfit on stated dates.
How long is a medical certificate valid?
No single rule sets a validity period for every medical certificate. The doctor issuing the certificate or the organisation that asks for it decides, and many formats say how recent it must be. Form 1A is different: the Central Motor Vehicles Rules make it valid for one year from the date of issue.
Can I get a medical certificate on a Sunday or a holiday?
Yes, you can get generic medical certificates on Sunday or a holiday. We work 10 am to 8 pm IST on weekends and holidays, and 9 am to 9 pm IST on weekdays.
Can I get a medical certificate in Hindi?
No. Certificates for use in India are issued in English.
Can the certificate say "To whom it may concern"?
No. It must be addressed to a named company, college, school or authority.
Can I use a medical certificate for an insurance claim or a court case?
No. Our certificates are not for medico legal use, including court and police cases, insurance claims and wills. See a doctor in person for these.
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Medically reviewed byDr. Kirti Anurag, MBBS, MD
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Last updatedNovember 2026
Sources
- Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002, regulations 1.3.3, 1.4.1 and 7.7
- Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, Rule 19
- ESIC, sickness benefit · esic.gov.in (opens in a new tab)
- Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, Rule 5
- Official Form 1A, parivahan.gov.in · parivahan.gov.in (opens in a new tab)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 234 and 235
- Indian Medical Register, National Medical Commission · nmc.org.in (opens in a new tab)
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