Use this letter to formally request a bonafide certificate from your institution — commonly needed for scholarships, bank accounts, visas, or other official purposes.
Sample Format
To,
The Principal,
[School/College Name]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Subject: Request for Bonafide Certificate
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, [Your Name], a student of Class/Course [Class/Course], Roll Number [Roll Number], request you to kindly issue a Bonafide Certificate in my name. I require this certificate for the purpose of [reason, e.g. opening a bank account, applying for a scholarship, visa application].
I would be grateful if the certificate could be issued at the earliest.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Class/Course: [Class/Course]
Roll Number: [Roll Number]
Contact: [Phone Number]
Tips
- Always mention the exact purpose — institutions often print it on the certificate itself.
- Include your roll number and class/course for quick verification by the office.
- Submit the request a few days before you actually need the certificate — processing can take time.