At Fit Certify, we make it simple to get a doctor-signed sports medical certificate online — trusted by thousands of athletes competing in international events across France, Italy, and beyond. Below, you’ll find clear, detailed answers to the most common questions about how our service works, who our certificates are for, and how to ensure your document meets event requirements.
Fit Certify is a specialist online service providing sports medical certificates for athletes taking part in organised events or recreational sports. Our certificates are reviewed and signed by licensed sports doctors within our international network — helping you meet participation requirements for events such as:
We also provide certificates for non-competitive sports, including gym memberships, football academies, martial arts, and general “fit-to-train” and fit-to-play certificates.
Our certificates are issued by qualified, licensed sports and general physicians experienced in fitness-to-participate assessments. Each doctor in our network is verified, insured, and works under our medical governance and ethical standards, ensuring your document is legitimate and verifiable.
Yes. Fit Certify certificates are written in the official event format and include required statements such as you are “fit to participate in sports and have no contraindications”. They are accepted by organisers across France, Italy, and other EU countries for both competitive and non-competitive events.
We are an independent medical certification provider — not affiliated with specific races or governing bodies. Our certificates are compliant with UK, EU, US and worldwide event standards and have been successfully used by thousands of entrants in races such as UTMB, Maratona Dolomites, Strade Bianche, L’Étape du Tour and more.
Yes — most endurance and cycling events in France and Italy require a certificat médical de non contre-indication à la pratique du sport (France) or certificato medico sportivo (Italy). Without one, organisers may refuse your entry number at registration — even if you’ve trained for months.
Fit Certify issues compliant certificates that include the precise wording required by event federations and race directors.
Most athletes order their certificate 2 – 4 weeks before the event. However, if you’re short on time, Fit Certify offers same-day review and delivery, so you can still submit it before registration closes.
Yes. We issue the “certificato medico non agonistico”, required by gyms, swimming pools, and martial arts clubs across Italy. This confirms that you have no contraindications to non-competitive sports.
The process is quick, stress-free and straightforward. Here’s how it works:
Complete the secure online form — include your personal details, event name, and basic health information.
A qualified sports doctor reviews your submission.
You receive your signed certificate by email, within just a few hours.
There’s no video call or physical appointment unless your doctor specifically requests further clarification.
You’ll need to provide the following:
Providing accurate information ensures your doctor can issue your certificate safely and responsibly.
Yes — Fit Certify accepts applications from athletes worldwide. We regularly serve entrants from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and across Europe.
Most organisers accept certificates that are less than 12 months old on race day. We recommend renewing your certificate annually, especially if you compete regularly or train year-round.
Yes — provided it’s within the validity period and the wording matches each event’s requirements. Many of our customers use a single Fit Certify document for multiple gran fondos, triathlons, or running events during the same season.
Our certificates are formatted according to your specific event requirements. A typical sports medical certificate from Fit Certify includes:
The required fitness statement (translated if needed)
The doctor’s name, medical registration number, and signature
Thousands of entrants across the world have used Fit Certify sports medical certificates successfully.
No — our certificates are based on self-reported health information. We are not providing diagnosis or ongoing medical care. If you have existing conditions or symptoms that could affect exercise safety, please consult your GP or family physician before ordering a certificate.
Each certificate is reviewed and signed by a licensed sports medicine doctor who is familiar with fitness-to-participate assessments. All doctors are verified, insured, and experienced in sports health documentation for endurance events.
Yes — but applications for anyone under 18 must include parental or guardian consent and appropriate ID verification.
If your organiser requests a change in format or additional wording, contact us — our support team can usually provide a revised document within hours.
Once a doctor has issued and signed your certificate, refunds are not possible.
Yes — our support team is available seven days a week. Email hello@fitcertify.com and a member of our team will respond promptly.
Yes — we can provide your certificate in English, French, or Italian on request. Bilingual versions are especially useful for races in Italy or France that require local-language documentation.
Once a doctor has issued and signed your certificate, refunds are not possible.
Absolutely. Fit Certify complies with UK GDPR, HIPAA and EU data standards. Your personal and medical data is encrypted, stored on secure servers, and deleted when no longer required.
Yes — our support team is available seven days a week. Email hello@fitcertify.com and a member of our team will respond promptly.