Medical & Social Welfare Certificates

Sick certificates

If you are unable to attend work due to illness or injury, your GP can issue a sick certificate. A consultation is required. Certificates are delivered by email within 2 working days.

For work-related absences, your employer may require you to submit a specific form — please bring this to your appointment if applicable.

Illness Benefit (IB1 Form)

If you are unable to work due to illness and wish to claim Illness Benefit from the Department of Social Protection, your GP must complete the IB1 form. Please note:

• An IB1 form certifies that you are medically unfit for work
• You must apply for Illness Benefit separately through your local INTREO Office or DSP Branch Office
• PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) contributions must be sufficient to qualify — check your eligibility at citizensinformation.ie

Order your Work / Social Welfare Certificate online

Already had your GP consultation? Use the form below to order a certificate for your employer, for the Department of Social Protection, or both — we'll email it to you within 2 working days.

Other certificates and forms

• Pre-employment medical certificates
• Insurance certificates and forms (Laya, VHI, etc.)
• Driving licence medicals (Group 1 and Group 2)
• Sports medicals
• School / college medical forms
• Disability and social welfare forms

For insurance forms, please allow up to 10 working days. A fee applies depending on the complexity of the form. See our fees page.