Digital Self-Attestation & Date Stamper for PDF
Apply official "Self-Attested" endorsements, your signature, and today's application date onto educational marksheets, community proofs, and ID certificates. 100% private in-browser.
Upload Marksheet / Degree / Certificate
PDF or JPG/PNG image up to 15MB. All vector fonts & crispness are preserved.
Choose Certificate or PDF
10th/12th Marksheet, Caste, EWS, Degree
Upload Your Signature
Clear scanned or mobile photo of your signature on plain white paper.
Choose Signature Image
Blue or Black ink photo
Attestation Stamp Details & Placement
Live Stamp Simulation
Will be stamped cleanly at bottom right of your document.
Authentic Ink Rendering with Automatic Date Synchronization
Government recruitment portals mandate self-attestation with handwritten signature and submission date on all supporting certificates. Kagazo stamps authentic vector signatures with official legal wording.
Preset endorsements: "Self-Attested", "True Copy", and "Verified Original".
Automatically stamps current application date in official DD/MM/YYYY format.
Certificates and signatures are processed in volatile RAM with zero server storage.
Self-Attestation Requirements Across Government Commissions
Official scrutiny rules for certificate attestation:
| Authority / System | Document Type | Portal Limit | Calibrated Target | Processing Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | DAF Document Verification | Self-Attested Mandatory | Signature + Date Stamp | Candidate signature must cross over document edge or clear margin. |
| Staff Selection Commission (SSC) | DV Stage Qualification Proofs | Self-Attested Copies Only | Ballpoint Blue / Black | Unattested photocopies result in immediate disqualification. |
| TNPSC & State PSC Boards | OTR Certificate Uploads | Clear Self-Attestation | High-Contrast Ink | Signature must match OTR profile signature specimen. |
| Banking & Financial Recruitments | KYC & Educational Proofs | Mandatory Self-Declaration | Legal Proforma | Date of attestation must be on or before application deadline. |
Technical Advisory: Application scrutiny committees will cancel your candidature if uploaded certificates lack the mandatory "Self-Attested" endorsement, signature, and date.
How to Self-Attest a PDF in 5 Steps
Follow this verified 5-step process for guaranteed portal compliance:
Upload Certificate PDF
Select your marksheet, degree, community, or identity proof PDF.
Choose Attestation Proforma
Select "Self-Attested", "Self-Attested True Copy", or customize endorsement text.
Add Signature & Date
Draw your signature or upload an ink scan; date auto-populates to today.
Position on Margin
Drag and position the endorsement stamp onto an empty margin or bottom corner.
Download Verified PDF
Download your attested PDF ready for immediate submission to recruitment portals.
Common Document Conversion Errors and How Kagazo Fixes Them
Avoid common conversion mistakes that cause portal upload rejections:
Signature Without Date Stamp
Commissions require the date of signing. Kagazo auto-injects current date stamps.
Attestation Covering Document Text
Placing signatures over text triggers rejection. Kagazo allows precise placement.
Disqualification at Document Scrutiny
Plain scans without signatures are rejected. Kagazo ensures complete compliance.
Mismatched Attestation Signatures
Signatures must match your application profile. Kagazo saves your verified signature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Authoritative answers regarding format conversions, document quality, and portal standards:
What does "Self-Attestation" mean on government application documents?
Self-attestation is a legal process where an applicant signs and dates a photocopy of their educational marksheet or certificate, certifying that the copy is a true and authentic representation of the original document.
Is digital self-attestation accepted by UPSC, SSC, and TNPSC?
Yes. When uploading documents online, recruitment commissions accept digitally signed or electronically stamped "Self-Attested" endorsements containing your signature, text endorsement, and application date.
Where should I place the self-attestation stamp on my marksheet?
Place the endorsement in an open white space, preferably near the bottom margin or corner of the document, ensuring that no marks, serial numbers, or official seals are covered.
Can I self-attest both pages of a two-sided marksheet?
Yes. You can place an attestation stamp on each page of your multi-page document before downloading the complete PDF.
Are my academic records and signature uploaded to any server?
Never. All attestation operations execute 100% locally in your device browser RAM via WebAssembly. Zero files or signatures are transmitted across the internet.
Which ink color should I use for self-attestation?
Official recruitment commissions recommend blue or black ink to ensure high contrast and legibility during scrutiny.
Does Kagazo add any watermark or logo to the attested document?
No. Every PDF generated by Kagazo is 100% clean and free of watermarks or promotional branding.
Can I self-attest documents on my mobile phone?
Yes. The tool features full touch support, allowing you to sign with your finger or stylus directly on iOS and Android smartphones.
Can I customize the attestation text?
Yes! You can choose standard presets like "Self-Attested" or type custom text such as "True Copy submitted for TNPSC Group 4".
What should I do if my attested document exceeds 200 KB?
After self-attesting, use Kagazo’s "Compress PDF to 200KB" tool to bring the file within portal upload limits while maintaining total signature clarity.