A Notice of Excuse is a formal document issued by an employer, school, or other organization to excuse an individual from a certain activity. There are two types of Notice of Excuse: a medical excuse and an authorized absence excuse. A medical excuse is used when an individual needs to take time off of work or school due to a medical condition or illness. This type of notice will usually include the doctor’s name, the diagnosis, and any recommended treatment or time off. An authorized absence excuse is used when an individual is unable to attend work or school due to an unavoidable circumstance such as an emergency or a personal event. This type of notice will include the reason for the absence, the date of the event, and any documentation of the event. Both types of notices typically include the name of the individual, the date of the notice, and the signature of the issuing organization.