Last reviewed and updated: July 2026 by a CPSA-registered physician
When you're sick and your employer or school needs documentation today, waiting days for a family doctor appointment or hours at a walk-in clinic isn't an option. MedLetter provides same day sick notes from CPSA-registered Alberta physicians with a typical turnaround of same day. Submit your request anytime — including evenings, nights, and weekends — and receive your signed medical document the same day. Online review, online process — no clinic visit needed.
MedLetter's same day sick note service delivers your signed document same day of submission. Most notes are delivered within 2 hours during business hours. Evening and weekend submissions are processed the same day. Our physician team reviews requests throughout the day and evening to ensure you get your note when you need it — not tomorrow, not next week, today.
There are many situations where you need a sick note immediately — not tomorrow, not next week. Your employer called asking for documentation. You have a school deadline for a deferred exam application. You woke up sick before a shift and need to notify your employer with proof. Your workplace policy requires a note for any absence. Whatever the reason, MedLetter delivers same day, every time.
Not all providers can guarantee delivery same day. Family doctors require appointments days or weeks in advance. Walk-in clinics require 3-5 hours of in-person waiting. Tia Health (free through Alberta Health Care) has wait times of days to weeks. Maple and Rocket Doctor offer same-day but require video calls that may not be available immediately. MedLetter is the only provider that guarantees delivery same day without any call requirement.
Unlike walk-in clinics that close at 9pm or family doctors with Monday-Friday hours, MedLetter accepts submissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Got sick on a Saturday night? Submit your request and have your note by Sunday morning. Need documentation on a holiday Monday? We've got you covered. Our physician team processes requests throughout the day and evening to ensure delivery same day regardless of when you submit.
Here's exactly how fast the MedLetter process is: Open our website on your phone (30 seconds). Complete the health questionnaire (3-5 minutes). Submit payment of $49 (30 seconds). That's it — you're done in under 6 minutes. Then wait same day for your signed note to arrive in your email. Compare that to driving to a walk-in clinic, waiting 3-5 hours, seeing the doctor for 5 minutes, and driving home. MedLetter saves you an entire half-day.
Alberta post-secondary students often face tight deadlines for deferred exam applications. The University of Calgary requires medical documentation within 48 hours. The University of Alberta requires it within 2 business days. SAIT and NAIT have similar tight windows. MedLetter's delivery same day ensures you never miss a deadline for academic accommodation.
MedLetter provides same day sick notes to every city and town in Alberta. Whether you're in downtown Calgary, rural southern Alberta, or a northern oil sands camp, your note is delivered to your email inbox with the same 1-4 hour turnaround.
| Provider | Price | Wait Time | Video Required | Alberta Physician | Same Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedLetter | $49 | same day | No | Yes (CPSA) | Yes (same day) |
| Walk-In Clinic | $20-$100 | 3-5 hours | In-person | Yes | If you wait |
| Family Doctor | $20-$50 | Days-weeks | In-person | Yes | No |
| Maple | $49-$69 | Minutes-hours | Yes | Sometimes | Usually |
| Tia Health | $30+ | Days-weeks | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rocket Doctor | $20-$50 | Hours | Yes | Yes | Usually |
Alberta Employment Standards do not specify a timeframe within which employees must provide medical documentation. However, many employer policies require notes within 24-48 hours of absence. MedLetter's delivery same day ensures you always meet your employer's deadline. For students, most Alberta post-secondary institutions require documentation within 2-5 business days of the missed assessment.
MedLetter delivers sick notes same day of submission. Most notes during business hours arrive within 2 hours. Evening and weekend submissions are delivered the same day.
Yes. MedLetter accepts submissions 24/7 including weekends and holidays. Weekend submissions receive delivery same day.
Most MedLetter sick notes are delivered same day. Our typical turnaround is same day. If submitted late at night, delivery is by the following morning. Delivery depends on physician review.
No. MedLetter requires no appointment, online review, and online form — phone call only if clinically needed. Simply complete the online form and your note is delivered same day.
$49 flat fee. No rush fee, no extra charge for delivery same day. This is our standard service — every note is delivered same day.
Yes. Submit your request anytime. Night submissions (after 11pm) are typically delivered by the following morning. All other submissions receive delivery same day.
MedLetter is designed exactly for this situation. Submit your request and your signed note will be in your inbox same day — well within any employer's same-day requirement.
Yes. MedLetter notes are issued by CPSA-registered physicians and carry the same legal weight as notes from walk-in clinics or family doctors. Speed does not affect validity.
Yes. MedLetter's delivery same day helps students meet tight deferred exam deadlines at U of C, U of A, SAIT, NAIT, Mount Royal, MacEwan, and all Alberta institutions.
Submissions before 11pm receive delivery same day. Submissions after 11pm are delivered by the following morning (typically before 9am).
Yes. If you wake up sick before a shift, submit your MedLetter request immediately. Most notes are delivered same day. For early morning shifts, submit the night before if possible, or submit first thing in the morning and forward the note to your employer as soon as it arrives.
No. MedLetter does not charge rush fees or expedited processing fees. Every sick note is $49 and every note is delivered same day. Same-day delivery is our standard service, not a premium add-on.
Yes. The University of Calgary requires medical documentation within 48 hours for deferred exam applications. MedLetter's 1-4 hour delivery ensures you meet this deadline with time to spare. Our notes are accepted by all U of C faculties.
Yes. The University of Alberta requires medical documentation within 2 business days. MedLetter delivers same day, giving you ample time to submit your deferral application. Our notes are accepted by all U of A faculties and departments.
You can submit your request the evening before if you know you won't be able to work tomorrow. MedLetter can issue notes for current illness with appropriate dates. Alternatively, submit first thing in the morning and receive your note within hours.
Yes. As long as you're in Alberta, you can get a same day sick note from anywhere — a hotel room, a campsite, a relative's house, or an oil sands camp. All you need is internet access to complete the online form. The note is delivered to your email.
You'll receive an email notification when your sick note is ready. Check your inbox and spam folder. If you haven't received your note within 4 hours during business hours, contact our support team and we'll prioritize your request.
Each family member who needs a sick note must submit their own request. MedLetter issues individual notes for $49 each. For parents needing a note for their own absence due to caring for a sick child, we can issue a note for family responsibility leave.
Yes. Since MedLetter delivers notes via email, delivery same day is available everywhere in Alberta — from downtown Calgary to the most remote rural communities. No physical travel required. As long as you have email access, you'll receive your note same day.
Yes. MedLetter can issue notes for recent illness (within the past few days). If you were sick yesterday or earlier today and your employer is now asking for documentation, submit your request and receive your note within hours.
Many MedLetter notes are delivered within 1 hour during business hours. Our average turnaround is 2 hours. Most requests are completed within the calendar day of submission, or by morning for late-night submissions.
After submitting your request, you'll receive a confirmation email. Your note will be delivered to the same email address same day. If you need a status update, contact our support team via the website chat or email.
“My boss asked for a note at 10am. Had it in my inbox by noon. Couldn't believe how fast it was.” — Tyler B., Calgary
“Submitted on a Sunday evening, had my note by Monday morning before work. Lifesaver.” — Amanda L., Edmonton
“Needed a note for my SAIT exam deferral with a 48-hour deadline. Got it in 3 hours.” — Jordan P., Calgary
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