Sick Note Online Ireland €20 Medical Certificate
Need a medical certificate for work?
Reviewed by Irish Medical Council-registered GPs
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What is a medical certificate in Ireland
A medical certificate (commonly called a sick note) is a formal document issued by a doctor confirming that you are medically unfit for work for a defined period. Many people now request a sick note online in Ireland when they are unable to attend work and need a doctor-issued certificate quickly.
A valid Irish medical certificate includes:
It does not include diagnosis details. Employers are entitled to confirmation of incapacity, not private medical information.
How our online medical certificate service works
1. Complete the Online Consultation: Provide details about your symptoms, when they began, and how they affect your ability to work.
2. Upload a Short Video: State your name and briefly describe your symptoms. This supports identity confirmation and responsible clinical assessment.
3. GP Review: An Irish Medical Council-registered doctor reviews your submission.
4. Certificate Issued (If Appropriate): If clinically suitable, your €20 online sick note is issued securely by email.
If, for any reason, we cannot issue a certificate, you will receive a full refund.
The video forms part of your confidential medical consultation and supports safe clinical assessment.
All submissions are encrypted, reviewed only by an Irish Medical Council-registered doctor, and handled securely in accordance with GDPR.
When this service may not be suitable
This online sick note service may not be appropriate if:
If you have chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, severe abdominal pain, neurological symptoms, or any urgent condition, seek in-person medical care immediately.
Why we ask for a short video?
To maintain high clinical standards and protect both patients and employers, we include a short video upload in the consultation.
This allows the reviewing GP to:
All submissions are handled securely and in line with Irish data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an online sick note legally valid in Ireland?
Yes. An online medical certificate is valid in Ireland when it is issued by a doctor registered with the Irish Medical Council following an appropriate clinical assessment. Employers are entitled to confirmation that a qualified doctor has assessed you; they are not entitled to know whether the consultation was in person or online.
Will my employer accept this medical certificate?
Medical certificates issued by Irish-registered doctors include the doctor’s name, registration number, and certified dates of incapacity. This meets standard employer documentation requirements. Employers can verify IMC registration publicly if required.
Can a sick certificate be backdated?
Medical certificates reflect real-time clinical assessment.We do not issue retrospective or backdated sick certificates unless there is clear medical justification determined by the reviewing doctor.If you were unwell previously and did not seek medical review at the time, you should consult your GP directly.
What should I include in the video?
Please record a short video (typically under 30 seconds) including:Your full nameA brief description of your symptomsWhen your symptoms beganWhy are you unable to attend workYou do not need to provide a detailed medical history, just enough information to support a safe clinical assessment.
Where can I find more information on sick notes regulations in Ireland?
Official guidance on sick leave and medical certificate regulations in Ireland is available from the Workplace Relations Commission (workplacerelations.ie), Citizens Information (citizensinformation.ie), and the National Shared Services Office (nsso.gov.ie).
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