Statutory Declarations Medical Certificate

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At Medical Certificates Australia, we understand the importance of having a reliable and valid document when you need to submit a statutory declaration. Whether it's for legal matters, government processes or employer requirements, our statutory declarations medical certificate service offers a convenient and trusted solution.

When to get a statutory declaration (stat dec)

A statutory declaration is a legally binding statement that can be used as evidence in various formal processes. This certificate can be particularly valuable when you need to verify a past illness or medical condition through a backdated medical certificate. This doesn’t involve falsifying dates but rather confirms that you were genuinely unwell during the specified period. This can be crucial in situations where you were unable to obtain a medical certificate at the time due to illness, other circumstances or if you were sick for more than three days or extended periods.

Here’s when you might need a statutory declarations medical certificate with a backdated component:

  • Supporting legal situations where your health status is relevant.
  • Meeting government requirements for specific benefits or exemptions.
  • Providing evidence to employers for extended sick leave or other health-related absences.

With our service, you get the assurance that your statutory declaration is supported by a medical certificate from a reputable and registered professional. We make it easy for you to obtain a medical certificate online backdated to the required dates, backed by the authority you can trust.

How to get a backdated medical certificate online in Australia

At Medical Certificates Australia, we strive to make the process of obtaining a backdated medical certificate online as seamless as possible. Our service is 100% online, allowing you to complete the entire process from the comfort of your home or office. Here’s how you can get a medical certificate for statutory declarations:

  1. Start your request — Fill out our simple online form with details about your health condition and why you need the statutory declaration.
  2. Consult with our doctors — You will be connected with an AHPRA-registered doctor who will review your information, possibly conduct a telehealth consultation and assess your eligibility for a statutory declaration medical certificate.
  3. Receive your certificate — Once approved, we’ll issue your medical certificate electronically. Receive it promptly and prepare it as documentation in your statutory declaration.

Trusted and compliant statutory declarations

We treat statutory declarations as serious legal documents, so every medical certificate we issue for this purpose complies with Australian laws and regulations. Our doctors, all registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), provide certificates that are both credible and legally sound.

Get a statutory declaration certificate from Medical Certificates Australia today

When you need a backdated medical certificate online in Australia, don’t leave it to chance. Trust the professionals at Medical Certificates Australia to provide a fast, reliable and legally compliant service that you can count on. For $29.90, you can obtain a certificate with custom dates (up to a maximum of 14 days). Start your request online today, and resolve your statutory declaration needs with confidence.

In addition to statutory declaration support, we offer various other types of medical certificates, including those for carer's leave, work, school or university and single or multiple days of absence. Have more questions? Please visit our FAQ page or reach out to us.

FAQ's

Our documents will always be dated with the date of your consultation. If you have required leave in the past you may provide a statutory declaration as evidence of your illness. Statutory declarations are accepted by employers and are covered by the Fair Work Act. A statutory declaration to cover past leave dates is a legally binding document. The declaration is your declaration that Medical Certificates Australia provides witness to. It is a criminal offense to make a false declaration. If your illness was in the very recent past (i.e. the last 24-48hrs), and you were unable to see a health professional at the time, we may be able to provide a regular medical certificate. For more information read Can I have a backdated medical certificate? and What is a Statutory Declaration? Can I use a statutory declaration to get backdated leave?
A medical certificate will always be dated with the date the consultation occurred. If your leave was in the very recent past (24-48hrs) we can provide a medical certificate that states you were unwell on those days, as long as your leave was clinically justifiable. If your leave was outside of the very recent past you may request a statutory declaration (see above).
Whether an employer will accept a statutory declaration for sick leave depends on the company's policies and the circumstances surrounding your absence. Some employers may accept a statutory declaration if an online medical certificate backdated to the relevant period is not available, especially for short-term absences or when obtaining a certificate in time wasn’t possible. It's advisable to check with your employer’s HR department for their specific requirements.