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Certificates & declarations
A certificate or declaration is a short official statement of a fact - that someone is a student, an employee or a resident, is of good character, or has cleared their dues - issued by an institution or by a person who knows the facts.
How to write certificates & declarations
- Use the letterhead of the issuing organisation, or your own details if you issue it as a person.
- Give the person's full name and the exact facts being certified.
- Mention the purpose and the date. Include only facts you can stand behind.
- Sign it, add the stamp or seal of the issuer, and give the original to the person who asked for it.
When to use one
- Bonafide, character or residence proof for school, bank or visa
- Employment and salary certificates for loans and visas
- No-dues and course-completion certificates
- Declarations for income, address or name change
All certificates & declarations
- Affidavit of Loss of Document (Nigeria, High Court)An affidavit in Nigeria is sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths at the High Court registry, which charges a prescribed fee. Many agencies also ask for a police report.
- Bonafide CertificateBonafide Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Character CertificateCharacter Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Commissioner of Oaths Affidavit (South Africa)An affidavit must be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths, such as a police officer or an attorney. The commissioner stamps and signs it and writes their full names, capa
- Conduct CertificateConduct Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Course Completion CertificateCourse Completion Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Declaration of Unemployment / No IncomeDeclaration of Unemployment / No Income. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Employment Verification CertificateEmployment Verification Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Internship Completion CertificateInternship Completion Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Name Change DeclarationName Change Declaration. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- No Dues CertificateNo Dues Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Residence CertificateResidence Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Salary CertificateSalary Certificate. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. العربيةবাংলাDeutschEspañolFilipinoFrançaisગુજરાતીहिन्दीBahasa IndonesiaItaliano日本語ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംमराठीਪੰਜਾਬੀPortuguêsРусскийதமிழ்తెలుగుไทยTürkçeاردوTiếng Việt简体中文isiZulu
- Self-declaration of AddressSelf-declaration of Address. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Self-declaration of IncomeSelf-declaration of Income. Fill it in online, choose the tone, witness block and layout, and download a print-ready PDF. हिन्दी
- Statutory Declaration (Australia)Many Australian government agencies and employers accept a statutory declaration when no other proof is available. It must be signed in front of an authorised witness, su
- Statutory Declaration (UK)A statutory declaration must be signed in front of a solicitor, notary or commissioner for oaths. A false declaration is a criminal offence under the Perjury Act 1911.
FAQ
Who can issue a certificate?
The organisation that knows the facts - a school, employer, society or local authority - or, for a declaration, you yourself. Offices usually want it on letterhead with a stamp or seal.
Is a self-declaration valid?
For many purposes yes, if the receiving office allows it. For legal use you may need a notarised affidavit or an official certificate.
How long is a certificate valid?
There is often no legal expiry, but offices commonly accept a certificate only for 3 to 6 months from its date.
These templates are drafting aids, not legal advice - check the formalities that apply to you.