Can I get a sick note without a consultation?

No. A registered practitioner must assess you before deciding whether a sick note is medically appropriate. Udok makes the consultation available online.

Are a sick note, doctor's note, and medical certificate the same thing?

The terms are often used interchangeably. A medical certificate is the formal document a practitioner may issue after assessing whether you are medically unfit for work.

Can I get a sick note for work online?

Yes, if an HPCSA-registered practitioner determines that it is medically appropriate after your online consultation. Booking a consultation does not guarantee a certificate.

How fast can I receive a sick note?

If a certificate is medically appropriate, it is issued digitally after the consultation. Timing depends on practitioner availability and the assessment required.

Do I need medical aid?

No. Udok is available to anyone in South Africa.

HPCSA-Registered Practitioners • R365 Consults

Get a Sick Note or Doctor's Note Online in South Africa

Need a medical certificate without visiting a clinic? Consult an HPCSA-registered practitioner online for R365. If medically appropriate, they can issue a digital sick note after your consultation. The consultation does not guarantee a certificate.

Start an Online Consultation (R365)

How to Get a Sick Note or Medical Certificate Online

Create a free profile on Udok
Start an online consultation with a registered practitioner
Receive a digital medical certificate if medically appropriate

Is an Online Sick Note Valid in South Africa?

A digital medical certificate can be valid when an HPCSA-registered practitioner issues it after a proper consultation and includes the required details. Your employer may have its own submission process.

What You Receive After Your Consultation

A digital medical certificate (sick note or doctor's note) if medically appropriate
A treatment plan and medical advice
Prescriptions or lab referrals when needed

How Much Does It Cost?

An online consultation on Udok costs R365. If a medical certificate is appropriate, it is issued as part of your consultation. Payment covers the assessment, not a guaranteed certificate.

FAQ

Can I get a sick note without a consultation?: No. A registered practitioner must assess you before deciding whether a sick note is medically appropriate. Udok makes the consultation available online.
Are a sick note, doctor's note, and medical certificate the same thing?: The terms are often used interchangeably. A medical certificate is the formal document a practitioner may issue after assessing whether you are medically unfit for work.
Can I get a sick note for work online?: Yes, if an HPCSA-registered practitioner determines that it is medically appropriate after your online consultation. Booking a consultation does not guarantee a certificate.
Is a digital medical certificate valid in South Africa?: A digital medical certificate can be valid when an HPCSA-registered practitioner issues it after a proper consultation and includes the required details. Your employer may have its own submission process.
How fast can I receive a sick note?: If a certificate is medically appropriate, it is issued digitally after the consultation. Timing depends on practitioner availability and the assessment required.
Do I need medical aid?: No. Udok is available to anyone in South Africa.

HPCSA-Registered Practitioners

Udok connects you with qualified practitioners registered to practise in South Africa.