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Character Certificate Templates, Samples and Guide

A character certificate records a factual statement about a person’s conduct during an association with a school, employer or another organization. The templates below provide layouts for preparing that statement. They should be completed and signed only by someone authorized to verify the information.

View the templates and existing download links below.

Choosing the right format

Select a student, employee or general layout appropriate to the relationship. Check the receiving organization’s required wording and document type before editing. A character reference is not automatically a police clearance certificate.

Details to include

  • Person’s full name and any relevant reference number
  • Issuing organization and dates of study, employment or association
  • Accurate conduct statement, issue date and authorized signature

How to use the template

  1. Confirm what certificate the receiving authority requires.
  2. Replace sample wording with a statement the issuer can substantiate.
  3. Check spellings, dates, signer details and any required stamp or letterhead.

Worked example

A student certificate can identify the school, attendance period and authorized signatory. Do not copy a statement of conduct unless the issuing organization can truthfully make it.

Download and printing notes

The existing links include DOCX, ZIP files. DOCX files use the Word document format. ZIP files are bundles; check their contents after downloading. Check editability, software compatibility and any formulas in the actual file before relying on them.

Sample Character Certificates:

 

Personal Character Certificate in Word

Personal character certificate template in Word for official use
Download Personal Character Certificate in Word

 

Character Certificate Sample

Character certificate sample showing a formal certificate layout
Download Character Certificate Sample

 

Character Certificate Format

This character certificate format offers a structured design that can be customized for educational, employment, organizational, or other appropriate purposes. It provides a useful starting point for arranging the essential information in a professional certificate.

Character certificate format template for school or employment use
Download Character Certificate Format

Printable Character Certificate

Printable character certificate template with editable official details
Download Printable Character Certificate

Related templates

For related tasks, see Certificate of Attendance Templates and Examples and Job Application Form Templates and Field Guide.

By Mani