Your Self-Certification Note, Neatly Formatted
When you're off work sick for up to 7 days, UK law lets you self-certify—no doctor's appointment needed. We turn your details into a clean, professional PDF that's ready to send to your employer.
What is Self-Certification?
In the UK, you don't need a doctor's note for absences of 7 days or less. You can certify your own sickness with a simple statement.
No Doctor Required
For absences up to 7 days, you can self-certify without seeing a GP. It's your legal right under UK employment law.
Employer Must Accept
Your employer is legally required to accept your self-certification for short-term sickness. No questions asked.
Instant Documentation
Get your formatted certificate immediately. Download, print, or email it directly to your employer in minutes.
How It Works
1. Fill the Form
Answer a few simple questions about your name, employer, and absence dates. Takes less than a minute.
2. Preview Your Note
See your certificate before you pay. Confirm everything looks right, then complete the one-off payment.
3. Download and Send
Download your clean PDF and email it straight to your employer. Done in minutes.
Common Questions
Will my employer actually accept this?
Yes. UK employment law allows self-certification for the first 7 days of sickness. Employers are legally required to accept it. No GP signature needed for this period.
Is this legal?
Absolutely. This is a self-certification statement, which is the legal requirement for short-term absence (7 days or less). You're not forging a doctor's note—you're exercising your statutory right to self-certify.
How quickly will I get my note?
Instantly. Fill out the form, and you'll be able to download your professionally formatted PDF immediately. No waiting, no delays.
Isn't the self-certification form free?
Yes—the official SC2 form is free to download from gov.uk, and you're welcome to use it. Our £2.99 fee is purely for the convenience of turning your details into a clean, professionally formatted PDF that's ready to send. We're not a government body and we don't pretend to be.