Hello Aspirant,

It seems like you are confused between the two certificates namely Domicile Certificate and Bonafide Certificate. It's a very common query for many to understand their differences.

• Domicile : (meaning) The place or country of residence which is legally or officially recognized.

Domicile Certificate: A Domicile/ Residence certificate is issued to prove that the person bearing the certificate is a domicile/resident of the state /union territory from where the certificate is issued. It is more like a certificate of your permanent residence i.e. living in a same place for more than 5 years or so.

• Bonafide : (meaning) real or genuine

Bonafide Certificate: A bonafide certificate is a document issued to prove that a person belonged to a particular educational institution for a certain period of time for a specific course of study. It is a proof that that person was a student who studied in that institution for a certain course duration.

I hope this information helps you. Good luck!

Hello,Lovepreet

Bonafide Certificate is a document which is issued as a proof that an individual belongs to the particular education institute or a particular organisation. It is a certificate of proof that he/ she is a student of a particular class and course in the institution during a specified time period. An person would require a bonafide certificate in number of cases like seeking employment, applying for education loan, applying for visa, etc.

Domicile certificate is a document that certifies a person’s residential status in a particular state. The certificate is used to avail various services provided by the Government such as admissions, job placements, and the likes of it.

Hope this helps.

Thank You.