Are online medical certificates legal in Australia?

Yes. Online medical certificates issued by an AHPRA-registered GP are legally valid and are widely accepted by employers and educational institutions across Australia.

Will my employer accept an online medical certificate?

In most cases yes — certificates from an AHPRA-registered GP are equivalent to in-person certificates. If your employer has specific requirements, let us know and we can discuss.

How quickly will I get my online medical certificate?

Usually within 2 hours after your consult with Dr Jimmy.

Can I get a medical certificate without seeing a doctor in person?

Yes - a medical certificate can be obtained through consulting a doctor via telehealth. Telehealth consultations can be via video, internet or telephone.

Can a medical certificate be backdated?

Yes - a medical certificate can be issued retrospectively for a condition that occurred in the past. However, there must be careful consideration of your circumstances including why you weren't able to see a doctor at the time.

How many days can a GP medical certificate cover?

Usually up to 7 days if a physical examination is not required. Anything longer generally requires a face-to-face appointment and further assessment.

How much does a medical certificate cost?

Prices typically range from $11 to $60 depending on the certificate type and recipient of the certificate. We can provide exact pricing during booking.

Online Medical Certificates & Doctor Consults Australia-wide

Types of medical certificates and consults we provide:

Medical Certificate

from $11

1 day
2 days
Work absence
Short consult

Carer's Certificate

from $11

1 day
2 days
Work absence
Short consult

Backdated Certificate

$11

Yesterday or prior
Work or school/uni
Return-to-work
Standard consult

Priority Consult

from $11

Prescriptions
Referrals
Student support
Urgent requests

Why Dr Jimmy?

Same doctor, every time. AHPRA-registered (MED0001678136) General Practitioner (MBBS FRACGP) with over 15 years' experience. Trusted by thousands of patients, employers and universities across Australia for professional online care.

Whether you need a certificate for work, study, or carer duties, our telehealth service makes it easy and secure — and it's accepted across Australia. Get your medical certificate from Dr Jimmy today.

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Online Medical Certificates & Doctor Consults Australia-wide

Types of medical certificates and consults we provide:

Why Dr Jimmy?

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