Same Day Sick Note in British Columbia
You woke up sick and your employer wants a note. You do not have time to wait 4 hours at a walk-in clinic. Get your official sick note delivered today.
It is morning. You called in sick. Your manager said bring a note. Every walk-in clinic in your city has a 3-hour wait — if they are even accepting patients. With over 1 million BC residents without a family doctor, walk-in clinics are overwhelmed. Submit your request in 5 minutes from your bed, and receive your official sick note today.
Common Scenarios
- Woke up with flu/cold and called in sick — manager wants documentation
- Food poisoning overnight — need proof for employer by tomorrow
- Migraine too severe to drive to a clinic
- COVID symptoms — should not be in a waiting room
- Mental health crisis — cannot face a public waiting room today
How Fast
Most same-day requests are processed within 6 hours. Submit before 2pm and most notes are delivered the same day. Evening submissions are typically delivered by the next morning. Your note is emailed as a PDF — forward it directly to your employer.
FAQ
How fast will I actually receive my note?
Most notes are delivered within 6 hours of submission. If you submit before 2pm, you will typically receive it the same day. We process requests 7 days a week.
Is a same-day online sick note legitimate in BC?
Yes. Our notes are issued by CPSBC-registered physicians and carry the same legal weight as notes from walk-in clinics. BC law does not distinguish between online and in-person consultations.
Do I even need a sick note in BC?
Under BC's Employment Standards Act, employers cannot require a note for your first 5 paid sick days or 3 unpaid sick days per year. If you've used those, or your employer's policy requires one, MedLetter can help.
Can my employer reject a same-day online note?
No. Under BC law, employers must accept legitimate medical documentation from any licensed physician. The speed of delivery does not affect the note's validity.