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. Download the SC2
Get the free official SC2 self-certification form directly from gov.uk. No account or payment needed.
2. Fill in Your Details
Enter your name, employer, and the dates of your absence on the form. It only takes a minute.
3. Send to Your Employer
Hand or email the completed form to your employer. You've met your legal obligation. Done.
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 much does it cost?
Nothing. The official SC2 self-certification form is completely free to download from gov.uk. We simply point you to it — there is no charge and no account required.
Where do I get the form?
You can download the official SC2 form directly from gov.uk. Just click the 'Get the Free SC2 Form on gov.uk' button at the top of this page, fill it in, and send it to your employer.