Whether you are planning to work abroad, apply to universities, or are trying to procure scholarships, a Character Certificate can be an important piece of document to attach to the application. It is just as important as a letter of recommendation. As the name suggests, this certificate essentially testifies to the clean character of a person and attests to the fact that there have been no criminal proceedings/ bad records against the said individual. In this blog, we will cover everything you need to know about a character certificate and the process to avail of the same.
A character certificate is a legal document issued by a government authority/ police, institution, or an individual station that the individual does not have a criminal record or court cases in their name or a bad history in their previous institution. The reason institutions/governments require this document is to ensure that the person in correspondence will not prove to be a threat to their environment or the institution’s name. It is different from a bonafide certificate but just as important. It is also called a Police clearance certificate as the background check is done via the police.
Usually, the form and mode of application of the document may vary depending on the institution or the authoritative body. The process of issuing this certificate involves cross-verifying relevant documents and financial records and a thorough analysis of the person’s conduct before issuing the certification.
This document can be required in various places. Therefore different types of certificates exist, such as:
If you have a clean history, good records, and no criminal proceedings against you, then getting this certificate is the least of your problems. Here’s how you can get character certificates depending on the place of submission.
Online portals are available on the respective state website for applying for the document. Any citizen is eligible to apply. The verification process takes about 10-12 working days after which the certificate will be made available on the website for download. Here are the steps to apply for the certificate.
There are certain documents required if you wish to apply for the certificate. They are mentioned below:
A character certificate can be created very easily using Microsoft Word. Given below is the format of a character certificate:
Head of Department/Issuing Authority
This is to certify that (NAME OF THE STUDENT), S/o / D/o / (PARENTS NAME) has attended your institution from (START YEAR) to (END YEAR). The student holds good morale and exhibited good behaviour for the duration of their courses. The student has no records of violent behaviour or anti-social behaviour towards others.
Signature and or/Signature of Issuing Authority
This is to certify that __________, residing at__________ is very familiar with me for the past few years. I believe that this person exhibits an excellent character and does not hold any criminal activities record nor have any pending cases against them as per my knowledge.
Ans. Contact your local Village Head or Panchayat Head to have your identity card confirmed. Once the Panchayat Head has accepted the verification, go to the police station and submit the paperwork requesting a certificate as soon as feasible.
Q2. How can I get a character certificate in Odisha?Ans. Request for Character Certificate is one of the citizen services offered by Odisha Police as part of the CCTNS Initiative. Anyone is welcome to apply for the service. To use the service, citizens must first log in to the Portal. If the Citizen is new to the Portal, he must first register, which is a one-time activity.
Q3. How can I get a character certificate in Assam?Ans. By logging into CCTNS, a citizen can request the Character Certificate service online. Go to Citizen Services, then Character Certificate Request, then fill out the form.
Q4. What is required for a character certificate?Ans. Original CNIC or B-Form and photocopy. Original and copy of Passport. Affidavit. Authority Letter (If the applicant is abroad).
Here’s everything you need to know about Character certificates. We hope you find this helpful. Please apply for the certification through the official website with secure payment getaways. Beware of fake websites that claim to get you the certificate and ascertain the veracity of the sources. If you need help in admission to the university of your choice or need career guidance, get in touch with our Leverage Edu experts. Sign up for a free session today!
