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Indemnity Bond for Duplicate Marksheet and Degree Certificate

Jurisdiction:India (General)

Statutory indemnity bond format submitted to universities, examination boards, or educational councils requesting issuance of duplicate marksheet, diploma, or degree certificate.

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Particulars (10 Fields)

01.Bond Date*

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💡 Enter accurate bond date

02.Place of Execution*

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💡 e.g. Lucknow

03.Applicant Full Name*

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💡 e.g. Gaurav Tandon

04.Father Full Name*

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💡 Enter accurate father full name

05.Permanent Address*

सम्पत्ति / परिसर का पूरा पता

💡 Complete municipal address with PIN code

06.University / Board Name*

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💡 e.g. University of Delhi

07.Course / Degree Name*

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💡 e.g. Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

08.Roll Number / Registration Number*

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💡 e.g. 21045892

09.Year of Examination / Passing*

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💡 e.g. 2024

10.Police Daily Diary (DD) / Lost Report Reference*

विवरण दर्ज करें

💡 e.g. Police Lost Article Report No. 12345 dated 10-10-2026

Contract Clauses & Optional Terms

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Tenure & Term of Lease
The term of this lease/tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of {{dura...
Mandatory
Monthly Rent & Due Date
The Second Party covenants to remit a monthly rent of Rs. {{monthly_re...
Mandatory
Refundable Security Deposit
The Second Party has deposited an interest-free refundable security su...
Mandatory
Permitted Use of Premises
The demised premises shall be utilized exclusively for lawful resident...
Mandatory
Statutory Arbitration (Act 1996)
Any dispute arising hereunder shall be referred to a sole arbitrator a...
Delayed Rent Interest (18% p.a.)
Default in monthly rent remittance beyond the grace period shall attra...
Sub-Lease & Assignment Prohibition
The Second Party is strictly prohibited from sub-letting, parting with...
Pet & Society Bylaw Compliance
Domestic pets are permitted subject to strict adherence to resident we...
Force Majeure Calamity Suspension
Neither party shall be held liable for statutory defaults caused by fl...

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REF: INDEMNITY-BOND-LOST-DOCUMENTS

INDEMNITY BOND FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE (To be executed on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper and Notarized) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, [Applicant Full Name], son/daughter of [Father Full Name], residing at: [Permanent Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "OBLIGOR / APPLICANT"), do hereby execute this INDEMNITY BOND in favor of [University / Board Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "UNIVERSITY / BOARD"). WHEREAS I was a bona fide student of [University / Board Name] enrolled in [Course / Degree Name], bearing Roll Number / Registration Number: [Roll Number / Registration Number], and successfully passed in the year [Year of Examination / Passing]. AND WHEREAS the original Marksheet / Degree Certificate issued to me has been lost / misplaced beyond recovery, and a Police Report was lodged vide reference: [Police Daily Diary (DD) / Lost Report Reference]. NOW THIS BOND WITNESSETH AS UNDER: 1. That in consideration of the University issuing a Duplicate Certificate to me, I hereby undertake to indemnify and keep indemnified the University, its officers, and examiners from all actions, claims, demands, and costs arising out of any third-party misuse of the original document. 2. That in the event the original certificate is discovered or recovered at any future date, I undertake to immediately surrender the same to the University for cancellation. 3. That I declare the contents hereof to be true and correct under penalty of perjury. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Obligor has executed this Bond on [Bond Date] at [Place of Execution]. OBLIGOR / APPLICANT: ________________________________________ (Signed: [Applicant Full Name]) WITNESS 1: WITNESS 2: Signature: ________________ Signature: ________________ Name: Name: Address: Address: ATTESTATION / SEAL OF NOTARY PUBLIC:

SCHEDULE OF TERMS, COVENANTS & CONDITIONS(6 ACTIVE CLAUSES)

1. TENURE & TERM OF LEASE: The term of this lease/tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of {{duration_months}} months commencing on {{commencement_date}} and terminating on {{expiry_date}} unless renewed by mutual consent.

2. MONTHLY RENT & DUE DATE: The Second Party covenants to remit a monthly rent of Rs. {{monthly_rent}} payable in advance on or before the {{rent_due_day}} day of each calendar month.

3. REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Second Party has deposited an interest-free refundable security sum of Rs. {{security_deposit}} with the First Party, returnable within 7 banking days of vacant handover.

4. PERMITTED USE OF PREMISES: The demised premises shall be utilized exclusively for lawful residential dwelling purposes and shall not be converted into commercial or industrial use.

5. STATUTORY ARBITRATION (ACT 1996): Any dispute arising hereunder shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed mutually under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with seat of arbitration in the execution city.

6. SUB-LEASE & ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITION: The Second Party is strictly prohibited from sub-letting, parting with possession, or assigning any portion of the premises to third parties without prior written consent.

ATTESTATION BY INDEPENDENT WITNESSES (AS PER APPLICABLE LAW)

First Witness

Signature:

Full Name:

Parent / Spouse:

Address:

Govt ID / Aadhaar:

Second Witness

Signature:

Full Name:

Parent / Spouse:

Address:

Govt ID / Aadhaar:

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QUICK LEGAL SUMMARY (STATUTORY OVERVIEW)

What is a Indemnity Bond for Duplicate Marksheet and Degree Certificate?

An Indemnity Bond for Lost Documents in India is a sworn legal undertaking on stamp paper wherein an applicant indemnifies a university, board, or municipal authority against any financial loss or legal claim if a duplicate marksheet or degree certificate is issued and the original document is later misused.

LEGAL VALIDITY & GOVERNING ACTS

Enforceability in Indian Courts

Enforceable under Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act 1872.

Registration Rule:Notarization by a Notary Public is mandatory.

STAMP DUTY & NOTARIZATION

Execution on Stamp Paper

Executed on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs 50 or Rs 100 as prescribed by the respective educational board.

PROCEDURE: Print first page on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper, attach subsequent pages on plain paper, and get notarized where applicable.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

Documents Needed to Execute This Indemnity Bond for Duplicate Marksheet and Degree Certificate

Keep the following self-attested documents ready before signing and attesting the agreement:

Copy of Police Lost Article Report / NCR

Copy of Aadhaar Card

Copy of admit card or marksheet photocopy if available

CONTRACTUAL TERMS & CLAUSES

Essential Clauses in This Agreement Draft

Every clause is structured according to Indian statutory jurisprudence to safeguard the interests of both executing parties:

01.Affirmation of Loss

Affirms that original certificate was genuinely lost and cannot be retrieved after diligent search.

02.Indemnity and Surrender Clause

Promises to indemnify the institution against misuse and immediately surrender the original if found.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Legal FAQs on Indemnity Bond for Duplicate Marksheet and Degree Certificate

Is a police lost report required along with the indemnity bond?

Yes. Most Indian universities mandate an online police lost article report or FIR copy alongside the notarized indemnity bond.

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