When do I need a medical certificate?

You may need a medical certificate when applying for leave (sick leave or medical leave), proving fitness for work after illness, travelling (fitness for travel), joining a new job, or for insurance or legal purposes. Requirements vary by employer, school, or authority.

What is a fitness certificate or fitness to work certificate?

A fitness certificate (or fitness to work certificate) is a medical certificate that confirms you are fit to perform your job or duties. It is often required after a period of sick leave, before starting a new role, or for certain high-risk or safety-sensitive occupations.

What is a sick leave certificate or medical leave certificate?

A sick leave certificate (or medical leave certificate) is a note from a doctor stating that you are unfit for work or study for a specified period. It usually includes the dates of leave and may briefly state the reason. Employers and schools use it to approve absence.

Can I use this certificate without a doctor's signature?

No. This tool generates a draft medical certificate for you to print and take to your doctor. A valid medical certificate must be issued and signed by a registered medical practitioner. The draft helps you ensure all required details are included before your consultation.

What details should a medical certificate include?

A typical medical certificate includes the patient’s name and date of birth, the type of certificate (e.g. fitness for work, sick leave), the relevant dates, a brief reason or diagnosis if appropriate, the doctor’s name and registration details, the practice or clinic name, and the date of issue.

What is a dental fitness certificate?

A dental fitness certificate (or fit for dental treatment certificate) states that a patient has been examined by a dentist and is fit to undergo dental treatment or procedure. It may be required before certain dental or medical procedures, or for school, sports, or insurance purposes. This tool supports dental certificates that can be signed by a registered dental practitioner.

What is a dental leave certificate?

A dental leave certificate is issued by a dentist when a patient is unfit for work or study for a period due to a dental procedure, surgery, or recovery. It is similar to a medical sick leave certificate but specific to dental care. Employers and schools use it to approve absence. The certificate must be signed by a registered dental practitioner.

Medical & Dental Certificate Generator – Fitness, Sick Leave & More

Create a draft medical certificate for fitness for work, sick leave, medical leave, or travel. This free online medical certificate generator helps you fill in patient and doctor details so you can print a draft and get it signed by your doctor. Employers, schools, and authorities often require a medical certificate or fitness certificate as proof of leave or fitness to work.

Use this tool to prepare a medical certificate format with all the usual fields. The generator creates a printable certificate that you can take to your doctor. A valid medical certificate must always be issued and signed by a registered medical practitioner.

The tool also supports dental certificates: dental fitness (fit for dental treatment), dental leave (unfit due to dental procedure or recovery), and dental treatment completed. Use the same form and choose a dental certificate type; the draft can be signed by a registered dental practitioner.

What is a medical certificate?

A medical certificate is a formal note from a doctor or registered medical practitioner. It states a person’s health status, fitness for work or travel, or need for sick leave. Medical certificates are used by employers, schools, insurers, and travel authorities as proof. Common types include fitness for work certificates, sick leave certificates (medical leave certificates), and fitness for travel certificates. This tool also supports dental certificates (dental fitness, dental leave, dental treatment completed), which are issued by a dentist or registered dental practitioner.

Types of medical certificates

Fitness for work certificate – Confirms you are fit to perform your job or duties, often required after sick leave or before joining.
Sick leave certificate / medical leave certificate – States you are unfit for work or study for a specified period, with dates and often a brief reason.
Fitness for travel certificate – Confirms you are fit to travel, sometimes required by airlines or for insurance.
General medical certificate – A general certificate from a doctor for other purposes (e.g. school, insurance, or legal).

Dental certificates

Dental fitness / fit for dental treatment – Certifies that the patient has been examined and is fit to undergo dental treatment or procedure. May be required before certain procedures or for school, sports, or insurance.
Dental leave certificate – States that the patient is unfit for work or study for a period due to dental procedure, surgery, or recovery. Used like a medical sick leave certificate but specific to dental care.
Dental treatment completed – Certifies that the patient has undergone specified dental treatment on a given date. Often required for insurance or records.

How to use this tool

This medical and dental certificate generator creates a draft certificate for you to print and get signed by your doctor or dentist. Fill in the patient and practitioner details, choose the certificate type (medical or dental), enter the relevant dates and reason, then preview and print. Take the printed draft to your consultation so your doctor or dentist can review, sign, and issue a valid certificate.

Fill in patient name and date of birth, and select the certificate type (fitness for work, sick leave, dental fitness, dental leave, etc.).
Enter the date range (from/to) and optionally the reason or diagnosis (or procedure for dental treatment).
Add the doctor’s or dentist’s name, registration number if any, and practice or clinic name.
Preview the certificate and click "Print certificate" to print. Get it signed by your doctor or dentist.

Frequently asked questions

What is a medical certificate?: A medical certificate is a formal document issued by a doctor or registered medical practitioner. It states a person’s health status, fitness for work or travel, or need for sick leave. Employers, schools, insurers, and travel authorities often require a medical certificate as proof.
When do I need a medical certificate?: You may need a medical certificate when applying for leave (sick leave or medical leave), proving fitness for work after illness, travelling (fitness for travel), joining a new job, or for insurance or legal purposes. Requirements vary by employer, school, or authority.
What is a fitness certificate or fitness to work certificate?: A fitness certificate (or fitness to work certificate) is a medical certificate that confirms you are fit to perform your job or duties. It is often required after a period of sick leave, before starting a new role, or for certain high-risk or safety-sensitive occupations.
What is a sick leave certificate or medical leave certificate?: A sick leave certificate (or medical leave certificate) is a note from a doctor stating that you are unfit for work or study for a specified period. It usually includes the dates of leave and may briefly state the reason. Employers and schools use it to approve absence.
Can I use this certificate without a doctor's signature?: No. This tool generates a draft medical certificate for you to print and take to your doctor. A valid medical certificate must be issued and signed by a registered medical practitioner. The draft helps you ensure all required details are included before your consultation.
What details should a medical certificate include?: A typical medical certificate includes the patient’s name and date of birth, the type of certificate (e.g. fitness for work, sick leave), the relevant dates, a brief reason or diagnosis if appropriate, the doctor’s name and registration details, the practice or clinic name, and the date of issue.
What is a dental fitness certificate?: A dental fitness certificate (or fit for dental treatment certificate) states that a patient has been examined by a dentist and is fit to undergo dental treatment or procedure. It may be required before certain dental or medical procedures, or for school, sports, or insurance purposes. This tool supports dental certificates that can be signed by a registered dental practitioner.
What is a dental leave certificate?: A dental leave certificate is issued by a dentist when a patient is unfit for work or study for a period due to a dental procedure, surgery, or recovery. It is similar to a medical sick leave certificate but specific to dental care. Employers and schools use it to approve absence. The certificate must be signed by a registered dental practitioner.