Can A Gazetted Officer Attest Documents Of His Family Members

If a Gazetted Officer is requested to attest a document as part of his (e.g., a DM signing a domicile certificate for a villager who happens to be a distant cousin), that is generally acceptable provided the officer has no vested interest. But if the officer is doing a favor as an individual (signing a passport annexure for his brother), it is improper.

Many government agencies (e.g., EPFO, some passport services, income tax) now accept . The applicant writes “True copy” and signs with date. This is increasingly accepted and avoids the need for a gazetted officer entirely. Always check the specific requirement first. If a Gazetted Officer is requested to attest