In India, only a registered medical practitioner (MBBS or higher, registered with a State Medical Council) can issue a valid medical certificate. Certificates from unregistered practitioners or generic templates are rejected by most employers, colleges, and government offices.
On PingMeDoc, every certificate is issued by a verified MBBS doctor after assessment — with registration number, digital signature, and clinic details included. Accepted by HR departments, universities, insurance companies, and government institutions.
Key rules for valid medical certificates
Safety note
Medical certificates must be issued after clinical assessment. PingMeDoc doctors may schedule a brief teleconsult to verify your condition before issuing.
Get a doctor-issued certificate — from ₹499
Issued by registered MBBS doctors. Includes registration number, digital signature, and clinic details. Accepted by employers, colleges, and government offices.
Processing options
Standard
Estimated: Within 24 hours
Most popular for non-urgent needs
₹499
Express
Estimated: Within 60 minutes
Best for urgent submissions
₹799
Handwritten + Courier
Estimated: 2-3 business days
Physical copy on clinic letterhead
₹1,149
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Read the steps + FAQs below. Written for patients, not policy documents.
Choose the closest match so the certificate format and wording fit your use case.
Sick Leave Certificate — from ₹499
For work or college leave. Includes leave dates, doctor recommendation, and employer-friendly format. Standard 24h or Express 60 min.
Fitness Certificate — from ₹499
Fit-to-join for jobs, college admission, sports, gym, or travel. Doctor verifies fitness and issues signed PDF.
Form 1A (Driving Licence) — from ₹999
RTO-approved medical fitness certificate for driving licence renewal. Direct upload to Parivahan portal by approved doctor.
Recovery Certificate — from ₹499
Confirms recovery after illness for return to work, school, or institutional requirement.
Caretaker Certificate — from ₹499
For flight/travel cancellations, insurance claims, or institutional proof that a family member needed care.
WFH Certificate — from ₹499
Doctor recommendation for work-from-home due to medical condition. Accepted by HR departments.
A simple flow that feels like a modern healthcare app — not a confusing form.
Choose your certificate type and fill a 5-minute form with your details, dates, and purpose.
Pick the right option so the certificate matches what your HR/college expects.
A registered MBBS doctor reviews your request. A brief teleconsult may be scheduled if needed.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Receive your signed PDF certificate with doctor credentials, registration number, and clinic details.
Follow the next step and submit complete details to avoid delays.
Clear answers to the questions people have before paying.
Registered MBBS doctors only
Every certificate includes the doctor's full name, MBBS registration number, State Medical Council details, and clinic address. Verifiable by your employer or institution.
Assessment-based, not template-based
Doctors review your case before issuing. If your condition doesn't warrant a certificate, the doctor will explain why — and you'll get a full refund.
Purpose-matched format
Sick leave certificates include leave dates and employer format. Fitness certificates confirm fit-to-join. Each type follows the format institutions actually check.
Privacy by default
Diagnosis is included only when required by the certificate type. Many certificates (like fitness or caretaker) don't need diagnosis — protecting your medical privacy.
Written in plain language to reduce doubts.
No. Only doctors registered with a State Medical Council (typically MBBS or above) can issue valid medical certificates. Certificates from unregistered practitioners, pharmacists, or wellness consultants are not legally valid and are rejected by most institutions.
Yes. A digitally signed medical certificate from a registered MBBS doctor is legally valid in India. What matters is the doctor's registration and assessment — not whether the consultation was in-person or online. The Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (2020) explicitly permit teleconsultation-based documentation.
Most institutions verify: (1) Doctor's name and registration number, (2) Clinic/hospital name and address, (3) Date of issue, (4) Certificate purpose matches the stated need, (5) Doctor's signature or digital signature. Some employers also verify the registration number against the State Medical Council database.
AYUSH practitioners (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) are registered with their respective councils and can technically issue certificates. However, many employers, colleges, and government offices specifically require certificates from allopathic (MBBS) doctors. Check with your institution before proceeding.
Check the doctor's registration number on the National Medical Commission (NMC) website or the relevant State Medical Council portal. The certificate should include the doctor's full name, qualification, registration number, and clinic details.
Common reasons for rejection: unregistered doctor, missing registration number, purpose mismatch, or expired dates. On PingMeDoc, if your certificate is rejected for any reason attributable to us, you get a full refund.
Not necessarily. Digital signatures from registered doctors are legally valid. However, some institutions still prefer physical signatures — in that case, choose PingMeDoc's Handwritten + Courier option for a physical copy on clinic letterhead.
On PingMeDoc, certificates start at ₹499 (Standard, 24h delivery). Express delivery (60 min) is ₹799. Handwritten + Courier is ₹1,149. Form 1A for driving licence starts at ₹999. All pricing is shown upfront with no hidden charges.
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Get a doctor-issued certificate — from ₹499
Issued by registered MBBS doctors. Includes registration number, digital signature, and clinic details. Accepted by employers, colleges, and government offices.
Get a doctor-issued certificate — from ₹499
Issued by registered MBBS doctors. Includes registration number, digital signature, and clinic details. Accepted by employers, colleges, and government offices.
