WORK ABSENCE DOCUMENTATION

Missed work? Get a signed note online — same day.

Out sick for up to 3 days? Complete a short online form (about 2 minutes). A licensed medical provider reviews it and, if appropriate, emails your signed work note the same day for requests submitted before 8 PM Eastern. $49. Full refund if we can't issue a note.

  • $49 flat fee
  • Same-day delivery for requests before 8 PM ET
  • For absences of up to 3 days
  • Full refund if we can't issue a note

No appointment needed. About 2 minutes to complete.

Full refund if we can't issue a note for your situation.

Same-day delivery for requests before 8 PM Eastern

Submit your request before 8 PM Eastern and your signed note is emailed the same day, if appropriate. Requests submitted after 8 PM Eastern are completed the next day. No appointment or video call required.

How it works

Three steps. No appointment required.

01

Describe your symptoms

Tell us about your symptoms and the dates you missed work (about 2 minutes).

02

Pay $49 securely

Pay $49 securely online. No appointment needed.

03

Provider reviews and emails your note

A licensed medical provider reviews your request. Submit before 8 PM Eastern and your signed note is emailed the same day, if appropriate. Requests after 8 PM ET are completed the next day.

Check availability — $49

Same-day delivery for requests before 8 PM ET.

Who this is for

Employees who missed work due to a short-term illness

This service is for employees who need a signed note from a licensed medical provider to document a recent absence of up to 3 days.

This service is for

  • Missed 1–3 days due to illness or minor injury
  • Employer requires a medical note
  • Located in one of our 13 licensed states
  • Cold, flu, COVID-19, or similar short-term illness

Not for

  • Absences longer than 3 days — see FMLA or Short-Term Disability — FMLA or Short-Term Disability
  • Non-medical reasons for absence
  • Emergencies — seek in-person care for severe symptoms
What your note looks like

Sample work absence note

Precision Medical Docs

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Patient Name: Sample Patient

Date of Birth: 01/01/1990

Date: 03/10/2026

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter confirms that the above-named patient has been medically evaluated by Precision Medical Docs on 03/10/2026 regarding a recent acute illness. Based upon the clinical information obtained and reviewed, the patient's condition resulted in a temporary inability to perform their usual work duties during the following period:

Excused Absence: 03/08/2026 through 03/09/2026

The patient may return to work on 03/10/2026, provided symptoms have sufficiently improved to safely perform their usual job duties.

Sincerely,

Provider Name, APRN

Precision Medical Docs

License No. 0000000

State of (State)

Sample only. Names, dates, and numbers are placeholders.

Common reasons for a work note

Illnesses we commonly document

  • Cold or Flu
  • COVID-19
  • Sore Throat
  • Cough
  • Sinus Infection
  • Stomach Symptoms
  • Mild Fever
  • Migraine
  • Muscle Pain
  • Other short-term acute illnesses / minor injuries
  • Signed by a licensed nurse practitioner
  • Licensed in the state where you're located
  • Private — your health information stays in our secure clinical system
  • Full refund if the provider can't issue a note for your situation. Refunds processed within 24 hours.

Notes are issued only when clinically appropriate after review. Acceptance is up to your employer.

Where we serve

Available in 13 states

You must be physically located in one of these states when you submit your request.

  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Your privacy

Your health information is handled in our secure clinical system. We do not sell or share your information. The note sent to you contains only what is clinically appropriate — typically the dates of absence and a provider signature, without a specific diagnosis.

Absence longer than 3 days?

Need documentation for a longer absence?

This service covers short absences of up to 3 days. For longer absences, ongoing conditions, or job-protected leave, see these services instead:

Frequently asked questions

Work note questions answered

Work absence note requirements vary by employer. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm your employer's documentation requirements before submitting a request.

Missed work and need a note?

Complete a short form online. A licensed medical provider reviews your request and, if appropriate, emails your signed note the same day for requests before 8 PM Eastern. No appointment, no waiting room.

Check availability — $49

Full refund if we can't issue a note for your situation.