Bonafide Certificate

A Bonafide Certificate confirms that a student is currently enrolled at the school. It is commonly requested for bank account opening, passport application, visa processing, or other official purposes.

When Is a Bonafide Certificate Needed

Parents typically request bonafide certificates for:

• Opening a bank account in the child’s name
• Passport or visa applications
• Railway concession forms
• Scholarship applications
• Address proof requirements
• Government scheme applications

Generating a Bonafide Certificate

Step-by-Step

1. Navigate to Certificates > Bonafide Certificate from the sidebar.
2. Click Generate New.
3. Search for the student by name or admission number.
4. Select the student from the results.
5. The certificate form pre-fills with student data:

6. Enter the purpose for which the certificate is being issued. This appears on the certificate as “This certificate is issued for the purpose of ________.”
7. Click Preview to see the certificate layout.
8. Click Generate to create the certificate.

Tip: Always ask the parent what purpose the certificate is for. Different institutions may require the purpose to be stated specifically (e.g., “for opening a bank account at State Bank of India” rather than just “for bank purposes”).

Certificate Content

The bonafide certificate includes:

• School name, address, logo, and affiliation number (header/letterhead)
• Certificate title: “BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE”
• Certificate serial number
• Date of issue
• Body text confirming the student is a bonafide student of the school
• Student’s full name, father’s name, date of birth, class, section, and admission number
• Statement of purpose
• Principal’s signature line with seal
• School stamp/seal area

Preview and Download

Preview

1. Click Preview before generating.
2. Review the certificate in the formatted layout.
3. Check for spelling accuracy, especially the student’s name and father’s name.

Download PDF

1. After generating, click Download PDF.
2. The certificate downloads as a print-ready A4 PDF.

Print

1. Click Print to send directly to the printer.
2. Print on the school’s letterhead paper if the digital letterhead is not included.

Serial Numbers

• Bonafide certificates are numbered sequentially: BF/{Year}/{Sequential} (e.g., BF/2025/042).
• The sequence is maintained automatically.
• Serial numbers ensure each certificate is uniquely identifiable.

Bonafide Certificate Register

A register of all bonafide certificates issued is maintained automatically.

Viewing the Register

1. Navigate to Certificates > Bonafide Certificate > Register.
2. The register lists all issued certificates.

Filtering

• Filter by date range, class, or purpose.
• Click Export CSV to download the register.
• Click Print for a hard copy.

Issuing Multiple Certificates

If a parent needs bonafide certificates for multiple children (siblings):

1. Generate a certificate for each child separately.
2. Each certificate gets its own serial number.
3. The register records each issuance individually.

Tip: Bonafide certificates can be issued multiple times for the same student (for different purposes). Each issuance gets a new serial number and is recorded in the register.

Best Practices

1. Verify student details before issuing. Ensure the name matches official documents (Aadhaar, birth certificate).
2. Record the purpose accurately. This helps in case of future queries about the certificate.
3. Print on official paper if your school uses pre-printed letterhead. Otherwise, the digital letterhead in the PDF is usually sufficient.
4. Keep the register updated. The register may be reviewed during school inspections.
5. Issue promptly. Parents often need bonafide certificates urgently for bank or government purposes. Aim to issue within 1-2 working days of the request.