Amongst the most important official documents required for admissions in a university or even after graduation as well, a Bonafide Certificate is a document issued by an institution/ organisation in favour of its student/employee to certify that he positively belongs to the institution/organisation. The purpose of obtaining a bonafide certificate may range from transport concessions to job applications and much more [more on it in the next section]. As is the procedure for obtaining a Backlog Certificate, Gap Certificate and Provisional Degree Certificate, and a host of other documents, one has to file an application for a bonafide certificate with the office of the concerned department mentioning major personal details as well as the reason. Through this blog, we will elucidate the varied essentials of making an application for bonafide certificate along with some key samples to help you understand its format.
A bonafide certificate is an official document issued by an organization, such as an educational institution, employer, or residential authority, to confirm and validate the genuine association of an individual with that organisation. This certificate serves as proof of the person’s bona fide status, attesting to their enrollment, employment, or residency, and is often required for various official purposes, including educational, employment, residential, or financial transactions. Typically issued on official letterheads and signed by authorised personnel, the bona fide certificate includes essential details such as the individual’s name, date of birth, purpose of the certificate, duration of association, and other relevant information.
In the educational context, bonafide certificates are often issued by schools, colleges, or universities to verify that a student is currently enrolled in a particular course or program. It may include details such as the student’s name, enrollment number, course of study, duration of enrollment, and any other relevant information.
These certificates are commonly required for purposes such as visa applications, scholarship applications, opening bank accounts, or other official documentation where verification of an individual’s affiliation with an organisation is necessary.
In particular, this is required for a variety of official purposes, including but not limited to:
It can also be asked as an additional prerequisite by a student or an employee for the following purposes:
Note: Please note that the use of Bonafide Certificate is not limited to the above-mentioned purposes.
It will largely depend on the individual as well as the purpose of this document which will help you in drafting the right application for bonafide certificate and sending it to the concerned person or organisation. If you are a student and need this certificate for an internship, scholarship or any such application, you will be required to write an application to the head of your department in the college/university or to the principal of the school. Many educational institutions also provide their own format for filing the application for this certificate and you can simply ask for the application form at the administrative office of the college or university. Further, if you are applying for a bonafide certificate as an employee, then you have to address the head of the organisation while mentioning why you need this certificate and attach the required documents which have been mentioned in the following section.
While filing an application for bonafide certificate at an organisation, one may be asked to submit copies of a few additional documents related to identity proof as well as delineating why it is required in order to keep an account for official purposes. These supporting documents include:
If you want to write an application to the principal for bonafide certificate from school, here is a request letter:
The Principal,
School Name
Address
Subject: Request for Issuance of Bonafide Certificate
Respected sir/ma’am,
I am _____ (name), Class ____ at this school and I require a Bonafide Certificate for _____ (reason: passport, school transfer, etc.) I humbly request you to issue me a bonafide certificate at the earliest. I will be very thankful to you.
Thanking You
Yours Sincerely,
Name
Class
Roll no.
Here is an application for Bonafide Certificate from School by parents:
To
The Principal,
School/College Name,
Address
Subject: Application for Bonafide Certificate
My son/daughter (add name) is a bonafide student at your school and is studying in Class ____. This is in a request for a Bonafide Certificate for _____ (reason such as passport application, scholarship, attending a seminar, etc.) for him/her.
I humbly request you to issue him/her a bonafide certificate at the earliest. I will be very thankful to you.
Yours Sincerely,
Name
Signature
Contact Information
Coming to the format of the a bonafide certificate, organisations follow separate formats depending on their suitability. However, here we mention two general formats and one specific format for Internship/Apprenticeship which can also be used by working professionals.
Format 1
Format 2
Format 3
Format 4
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Ans: A bonafide certificate is an official document issued by an institution or organization confirming the genuine and legitimate status of an individual, often used for academic or employment purposes.
Q2. What is the purpose of a bonafide certificate?Ans: It is commonly used for academic admissions, employment verification, or other official transactions.
Q3. How to apply for a bonafide certificate?Ans: To apply for a bonafide certificate, visit your institution’s administrative office, fill out the prescribed form, submit the necessary documents, and pay any required fees.
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