Doctor-reviewed application

Caretaker medical certificate

Request a doctor-reviewed certificate for leave to care for an unwell family member. Receive a signed, verifiable PDF when approved.

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Digital certificate ₹699 · Review timing confirmed with your application; issuance follows approval
Handwritten certificate, digital scan ₹1,099 · Review timing confirmed with your application; issuance follows approval

Issuance depends on doctor review and the receiving organisation’s requirements.

Registered medical practitioners
Signed and verifiable online
Delivered by WhatsApp and email
Secure payment

Why people trust PingMeDoc™ certificates

Clear refund terms
Full refund before review or for provider failure. After review starts, the review fee may be retained under your booking’s certificate refund policy.
Doctor-reviewed
Every certificate is reviewed and signed by a doctor registered with the NMC or a State Medical Council.
QR-verifiable
Employers and offices can verify your certificate by its QR code.
Free leave calculator
Work out your days with the leave calculator.

What it is for

Caring for a family member

Leave to look after a parent, child or spouse who is unwell.

After surgery or a hospital stay

Time needed at home while a family member recovers.

Changed travel plans

Some providers consider a medical certificate for cancellations; their own policy decides.

Acceptance depends on the receiving organisation’s requirements. Check whether they need a specific format before you apply.

Prepare your application

Have the patient's identity and age, recipient details, requested dates, relevant medical history, current medicines and supporting records ready. If applying for a child or someone else, include your relationship and authority to act.

Ask the recipient whether they require a named format, original paper copy, recent measurements or an in-person examination. Upload any required format and evidence during the application. The clinician may request further information before deciding.

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How it works

Step 1
Apply online
Tell us what the certificate is for, the dates and your symptoms or condition. Provide the required evidence, choose a package, review your answers and pay.
Step 2
A doctor reviews your application
A registered medical practitioner reviews it. They may ask for more information, a call or teleconsultation, reports, or an in-person examination.
Step 3
Receive it if approved
The signed certificate is sent by WhatsApp and email. If it can’t be issued, a refund follows our refund policy.

What you get

A medical certificate is a doctor’s professional opinion. It is only worth something if a registered practitioner actually assessed you and is accountable for what they signed. That is why there is no automatic issuance here, and why some applications need a call, reports or an examination first.

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A certificate signed by the doctor who reviewed your application
The issuing doctor's name and medical council registration number
A unique certificate number
A QR code and link anyone can use to confirm it is genuine and not revoked
A PDF sent by WhatsApp and email
A signed paper copy by courier, only if you choose that option

Who reviews your application

PingMeDoc™ is a doctor-led service. Every application is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner, and the certificate carries the issuing doctor’s name, signature and registration number.

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Pricing

One price for the doctor’s review and the certificate. A faster option moves your application up the review queue; it does not change the doctor’s decision.

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Digital certificate
₹699
- Signed PDF by WhatsApp and email
- QR code and link for verification
- Doctor's name and registration number
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Handwritten certificate
From₹1,099
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- Scan + courier₹1,399Apply, Handwritten certificate, scan and shipping
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Review timing confirmed with your application; issuance follows approval. Courier options: dispatch and transit confirmed separately after clinician approval. Optional: recipient-specific format +₹250. Refund policy

Questions

Whose details go on the certificate?

Yours as the caretaker, with your relationship to the patient and why care is needed. The doctor may ask for details or reports about the patient's condition.

Is a certificate issued online valid?

A certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner after an appropriate assessment is a valid medical certificate, whether the assessment was remote or in person. Whether a particular organisation accepts it depends on its own rules, so check whether they need a specific format or an in-person examination.

Can the doctor use my organisation's format?

Yes. Upload the format while applying; it adds ₹250. The doctor completes it only with what they can certify.

How much does a caretaker certificate cost?

Digital packages start at ₹699. Handwritten scans and shipping are separate package choices. Your selected package, total, review timing and refund terms are shown before payment. Issuance depends on the clinician’s assessment.

What happens if the doctor can't issue the certificate?

The doctor may first ask for more information, a call or reports. If they decide a certificate isn't appropriate, it isn't issued and a refund is processed under our refund policy, which may deduct a doctor review fee.

How can my employer or college check the certificate?

Each certificate has a unique number and a QR code. Scanning the code or opening its verification link confirms the certificate was issued through PingMeDoc and has not been revoked.

Already holding a certificate? Check it here

Every certificate we issue carries a QR code and a verification code. An employer, college or airline can confirm it in seconds, without calling the clinic.

Apply for a caretaker certificate

Applying takes a few minutes. A registered doctor reviews every application.

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