How to Get a Sick Note Online in Ontario
Getting a sick note online in Ontario takes 3 steps: complete a brief intake form, a CPSO-registered physician reviews your request, and your signed documentation is delivered to your email same day. No clinic visit, no GTA wait times, $49 flat fee.
Step 1: Fill Out the Intake Form
Start with a 2-minute online form. Provide your name, dates of absence, and describe your symptoms in plain language. No medical terminology required — just explain how you felt and why you couldn't work.
Step 2: CPSO Physician Review
A physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario reviews your information. They assess your reported condition and determine appropriate documentation. This is the same clinical judgment applied in an in-person visit.
Step 3: Email Delivery
Your signed sick note arrives in your email the same day. It includes the physician's CPSO registration number, signature, your dates of absence, and all elements required by Ontario employers. Print or forward directly to HR.
Ontario's Doctor Shortage Makes This Essential
Over 2 million Ontarians don't have a family doctor. GTA walk-in clinics have 3-5 hour waits. Some clinics have stopped issuing sick notes entirely due to physician shortages. Online services fill this critical gap in Ontario's healthcare system.
Ontario-Specific Considerations
Important notes for Ontario workers:
- Your first 3 ESA sick days don't legally require a note
- Many employers still request notes despite the ESA
- Toronto/GTA clinics are especially overwhelmed
- Online notes are widely accepted by Ontario employers
- $49 is often less than TTC fare + parking + lost wages from clinic visits