This form contains 85 fields organized into 19 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Certification Details
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) List date certification requested Text
Enter the date when the certification was requested in mm/dd/yyyy format.
The medical certification must be returned by (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Enter the date by which the medical certification must be returned in mm/dd/yyyy format.
Employee Information
Employee name First Text
Enter the first name of the employee requesting leave.
Employee name Middle Text
Enter the middle name of the employee requesting leave.
Employee name Last Text
Enter the last name of the employee requesting leave.
Employee Name Text
Enter the name of the employee requesting leave.
Employee Signature Signature
Employee must sign here to certify the information provided.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Enter the date of the employee's signature in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
Employee Name Text
Enter the name of the employee requesting leave.
Employee Name Text
Enter the full name of the employee requesting FMLA leave.
Employer Information
Employer name Text
Enter the name of the employer.
Family Member Information
Name of the family member for whom you will provide care Text
Enter the name of the family member for whom you will provide care.
Family Member Relationship
Relationship of the family member to you_Spouse CheckBox
Check this box if the family member is your spouse.
Relationship of the family member to you_Parent CheckBox
Check this box if the family member is your parent.
Relationship of the family member to you_Child,#20under#20age#2018 CheckBox
Check this box if the family member is your child under the age of 18.
Relationship of the family member to you_Child,#20age#2018#20or#20older#20and#20incapable#20of#20self-care#20because#20of#20a#20mental#20or#20physical#20disability CheckBox
Check this box if the family member is your child aged 18 or older and incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability.
Health Care Provider Information
Health Care Provider’s name: (Print) Text
Print the name of the health care provider.
Health Care Provider’s business address Text
Enter the business address of the health care provider.
Type of practice / Medical specialty Text
Specify the type of practice or medical specialty of the health care provider.
Telephone Text
Enter the telephone number of the health care provider.
Fax Text
Enter the fax number of the health care provider.
E-mail Text
Enter the email address of the health care provider.
Signature of Health Care Provider Signature
Provide the signature of the health care provider.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Provide the date when the form is signed in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
Incapacity Duration
are likely to last approximately Text
Provide an estimate of how long each episode of incapacity is likely to last.
per episode_hours CheckBox
Indicate if each episode of incapacity is likely to last a certain number of hours.
per episode_days CheckBox
Indicate if each episode of incapacity is likely to last a certain number of days.
Incapacity Frequency
Over the next 6 months, episodes of incapacity are estimated to occur Text
Provide an estimate of how often episodes of incapacity are expected to occur over the next 6 months.
times per_day CheckBox
Indicate if episodes of incapacity are expected to occur times per day.
times per_week CheckBox
Indicate if episodes of incapacity are expected to occur times per week.
times per_month CheckBox
Indicate if episodes of incapacity are expected to occur times per month.
Leave Duration
Provide your best estimate of the beginning date (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Provide your best estimate of the beginning date of the leave in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
end date (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Provide your best estimate of the end date of the leave in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
Leave Estimate
Give your best estimate of the amount of leave needed to provide the care described Text
Provide your best estimate of the amount of leave needed to provide the care described.
Leave Period
From (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Enter the start date of the leave period in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
to (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Enter the end date of the leave period in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
Medical Condition Details
Conditions requiring Multiple Treatments: (e.g. chemotherapy treatments, restorative surgery) Due to the condition, it is medically necessary for the patient to receive multiple treatments CheckBox
Check this box if the patient's condition requires multiple treatments, such as chemotherapy or restorative surgery.
None of the above: If none of the above condition(s) were checked, (i.e., inpatient care, pregnancy) no additional information is needed. Go to page 4 to sign and date the form CheckBox
Check this box if none of the specified conditions (e.g., inpatient care, pregnancy) apply. If checked, proceed to page 4 to sign and date the form.
If needed, briefly describe other appropriate medical facts related to the condition(s) for which the employee seeks FMLA leave. (e.g., use of nebulizer, dialysis) Text
Provide a brief description of other relevant medical facts related to the condition for which the employee is seeking FMLA leave, such as the use of a nebulizer or dialysis.
Due to the condition, the patient_had CheckBox
Check this box if the patient had a condition that required medical attention.
Due to the condition, the patient_will#20have CheckBox
Check this box if the patient will have a condition that requires medical attention.
8Due to the condition, the patient_was CheckBox
Check this box if the patient was affected by the condition.
8Due to the condition, the patient_will#20be CheckBox
Check this box if the patient will be affected by the condition.
State the nature of such treatments: (e.g. cardiologist, physical therapy) Text
State the nature of the treatments the patient is receiving, such as visits to a cardiologist or physical therapy sessions.
Medical Information
admitted for an overnight stay in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility on the following date(s) Text
Enter the date(s) when the patient was admitted for an overnight stay in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility.
Incapacity plus Treatment: (e.g. outpatient surgery, strep throat) CheckBox
Check this box if the patient's condition involves incapacity plus treatment, such as outpatient surgery or strep throat.
Due to the condition, the patient_has#20been CheckBox
Check this box if the patient has been affected due to the condition.
Due to the condition, the patient_is#20expected#20to#20be CheckBox
Check this box if the patient is expected to be affected due to the condition.
consecutive, full calendar days from (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Enter the start date (mm/dd/yyyy) for the consecutive full calendar days the patient will be affected.
to (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Enter the end date (mm/dd/yyyy) for the consecutive full calendar days the patient will be affected.
The patient_was CheckBox
Check this box if the patient was affected due to the condition.
The patient_will#20be CheckBox
Check this box if the patient will be affected due to the condition.
enter dates Text
Enter the relevant dates as required.
dates Text
Enter the relevant dates as required.
The condition_has CheckBox
Check this box if the condition has affected the patient.
The condition_has#20not CheckBox
Check this box if the condition has not affected the patient.
Pregnancy: The condition is pregnancy CheckBox
Check this box if the condition is pregnancy.
List the expected delivery date Text
List the expected delivery date if the condition is pregnancy.
Chronic Conditions: (e.g. asthma, migraine headaches) Due to the condition, it is medically necessary for the patient to have treatment visits at least twice per year CheckBox
Check this box if the patient has a chronic condition (e.g., asthma, migraine headaches) that requires treatment visits at least twice per year.
Permanent or Long Term Conditions: (e.g. Alzheimer’s, terminal stages of cancer) Due to the condition, incapacity is permanent or long term and requires the continuing supervision of a health care provider (even if active treatment is not being provided) CheckBox
Check this box if the patient has a permanent or long-term condition (e.g., Alzheimer’s, terminal stages of cancer) that requires continuing supervision of a health care provider.
Medical Treatment Schedule
planned medical treatment(s) (scheduled medical visits) (e.g. psychotherapy, prenatal appointments) on the following date(s) Text
List the dates of planned medical treatments or scheduled medical visits, such as psychotherapy or prenatal appointments.
planned medical treatment(s) (scheduled medical visits) (e.g. psychotherapy, prenatal appointments) on the following date(s) Text
List additional dates of planned medical treatments or scheduled medical visits, such as psychotherapy or prenatal appointments.
Provide your best estimate of the beginning date (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
Provide your best estimate of the beginning date of the treatment in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
and end date Text
Provide your best estimate of the end date of the treatment.
Provide your best estimate of the duration of the treatment(s), including any period(s) of recovery (e.g. 3 days/week) Text
Provide your best estimate of the duration of the treatment(s), including any periods of recovery, such as 3 days per week.
Patient Care
For FMLA to apply, care of the patient must be medically necessary. Briefly describe the type of care needed by the patient (e.g., assistance with basic medical, hygienic, nutritional, safety, transportation needs, physical care, or psychological comfort) Text
Briefly describe the type of care needed by the patient, such as assistance with basic medical, hygienic, nutritional, safety, transportation needs, physical care, or psychological comfort.
Patient Condition
State the approximate date the condition started or will start (mm/dd/yyyy) Text
State the approximate date when the patient's condition started or will start in the format mm/dd/yyyy.
3 Provide your best estimate of how long the condition lasted or will last Text
Provide your best estimate of how long the patient's condition lasted or will last.
Inpatient Care CheckBox
Check this box if the patient requires inpatient care.
The patient_has#20been CheckBox
Check this box if the patient has been receiving care.
The patient_is#20expected#20to#20be CheckBox
Check this box if the patient is expected to receive care.
9Due to the condition the patient_was CheckBox
Indicate if the patient was affected by the condition in the past.
9Due to the condition the patient_will#20be CheckBox
Indicate if the patient will be affected by the condition in the future.
10 Due to the condition it_was CheckBox
Indicate if the condition affected the patient in the past.
10 Due to the condition it_is CheckBox
Indicate if the condition is currently affecting the patient.
10 Due to the condition it_will#20be CheckBox
Indicate if the condition will affect the patient in the future.
Patient Information
Patient’s Name Text
Enter the name of the patient (family member with a serious health condition).
Type of Care
Assistance with basic medical, hygienic, nutritional, or safety needs CheckBox
Check this box if you will assist with basic medical, hygienic, nutritional, or safety needs.
Transportation CheckBox
Check this box if you will provide transportation.
Physical Care CheckBox
Check this box if you will provide physical care.
Psychological Comfort CheckBox
Check this box if you will provide psychological comfort.
other CheckBox
Check this box if you will provide other types of care not listed.
Other Text
Specify other types of care you will provide.
Work Capacity
able to work (hours per day) Text
Specify the number of hours per day the employee is able to work.
able to work (hours per day) Text
Specify the number of hours per day the employee is able to work.