Application for Bonafide Certificate

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Application for Bonafide Certificate

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.

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What is the Use of a Bonafide Certificate?

Before going into the specifics of the format of application for bonafide certificate, it is important to state the purposes it is generally used for. Further, it is also significate to delineate what it looks like so that applicants know where this certificate is required and where it is not especially since there are loads of official documents. Let’s first take a look at the following bonafide certificates for students and employees:

Bonafide Certificate for Students
Bonafide Certificate for Students
Bonafide Certificate for Employees
Bonafide Certificate for Employees

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:

  • Internship/Apprenticeship/Job Application
  • Opening of Bank Account
  • Joining a Public Library
  • Attending a Seminar/Training/Workshop
  • Official Visits to Industry/Plant

Note: Please note that the use of Bonafide Certificate is not limited to the above-mentioned purposes.

Also Read: Sponsorship Letter for Visa

How to Get a Bonafide Certificate?

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.

Documents Required for Application

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:

  • Photocopy of Student Identity Card/Employee ID
  • Fee Receipt
  • Any other documents are required depending upon the purpose. 

Also Read: Consolidated Marksheet

Application for Bonafide Certificate from School

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

Date:

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.

How to Write Application for Bonafide Certificate from School by Parents

Here is an application for Bonafide Certificate from School by parents:

To
The Principal,
School/College Name,
Address

Subject: Application for Bonafide Certificate

Respected Sir/Ma’am,

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.

Thanking You.

Yours Sincerely,
Name
Signature
Contact Information

Application for Bonafide Certificate For College & Scholarship

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

Bonafide Certificate for College

Application for Bonafide Certificate for College
Application for Bonafide Certificate for Students

Also Read: Study Certificate Format

Format 2

For Students

Application for Bonafide Certificate for Students
Application for Bonafide Certificate for Students

Format 3

For Employees

Application for Bonafide Certificate for Employees

Format 4

For Scholarship/Internship/Apprenticeship

Application for Bonafide Certificate for Internship/Apprenticeship
Application for Bonafide Certificate for Internship/Apprenticeship

Going through official documentation procedures for applying for admissions whether in India or any other study abroad destination is one of the excruciating parts of the application process. Thus, it is important to seek proper guidance from experts who know the process inside out. Consult the experts at Leverage Edu with a 30-minute free career counselling session where you can clear all your doubts and draft an impressive application that can increase your chances of getting shortlisted. Call us immediately at 1800 57 2000 for a free 30-minute counselling session.

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