India - Personal
Character Certificate
Certificate attesting to an individual's good character and conduct, often required for jobs or official purposes.
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Instructions
How to issue a Character Certificate:
1. Only issue for someone you genuinely know well.
2. State how long and in what capacity you know the person.
3. Be truthful about the person's character.
4. Mention the specific purpose for which it's being issued.
5. Include your contact details for verification.
6. Sign the certificate and include your designation.
7. The issuer should be a respectable person (gazetted officer, employer, teacher, etc.).
1. Only issue for someone you genuinely know well.
2. State how long and in what capacity you know the person.
3. Be truthful about the person's character.
4. Mention the specific purpose for which it's being issued.
5. Include your contact details for verification.
6. Sign the certificate and include your designation.
7. The issuer should be a respectable person (gazetted officer, employer, teacher, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can issue a character certificate?
Gazetted officers, employers, principals, village heads, local councillors, or respectable community members who know the person well.
Is this the same as police verification?
No, this is a personal character reference. Police verification is an official background check by the police department.
What if I don't know the person well?
Do not issue a character certificate for someone you don't know well. It can have legal implications if the information is false.
Does this need to be notarized?
Generally no, but some organizations may require notarization or attestation by a gazetted officer.