Authorization Certificate
Anyone, whether you are a student or working, who has gone through asking someone else to do something for them on their behalf knows that authorization letters or certificate of authorization is needed. These types of letters come in different uses.
But before you start to ask yourself if there is a possibility to write an authorization certificate, which I can say there is, why not check this one out below? So here we have some 6+ authorization certificates or letters for examples in PDF.
1. Authorization certificate Example
2. Certificate of Authorization Form
3. Contractor Authorization Certificate
4. Certificate of Authorization Application Form
5. Authorization Certificate
6. Certificate of Authorization Application Form Example
7. Credit Authorization Certificate
Definition of an Authorization Certificate
Before we define what an authorization certificate is, let us define what those two words mean. Authorization, a document given by someone for the other party to give permission. A certificate however is a legal document confirming a certain fact of either a person or something. Merging both together, we can come up with a simpler meaning. An authorization certificate is a legal document that confirms the facts of the person given the authority or a selected party given the authority to perform the action on behalf of the person, company or organization giving the permission.
Importance of an Authorization Certificate
Just like any other document, there is always a reason of importance as to why we are writing one. When you are in a rush and could not make it to the place you should be, you would be asking someone else to take over for you, and this is where authorization certificates come in. They are the ticket for the person you gave authority to.
How to Write an Authorization Certificate for Any Use?
Depending on your certificate, whether you opt for the simple kind or the more detailed authorization certificate. If you opt for the simple, short and general certificate of authorization, you may use this type of format below. But if you wish for something more specific, a different format will be shown after this.
- Date: For the date, we may be tempted to abbreviate it to make it less tiresome to write, but please do not do so. Rather, write the complete date, even the whole month must not be shortened. Legal documents do not have the date shortened. Write the complete date, do not abbreviate anything.
- Certification of the bearer: This is where you would hold the authority to the bearer. Simply writing “this is to certify” state the name of the person beside it as well as the company they may be working for if this is applicable.
- Authorization period: Place the date of how long you authorized the bearer, also do not abbreviate the date as this is a formal certificate.
- Body of your certificate: Write the responsibility of the bearer on the same part of the whole body of the certificate.
- Signature: End it with your name and signature.
If you are using a different type instead of a simple certificate, this is the format I would suggest.
- Checking all that applies: Checklists come in handy for authorization certificates since all you have to do is to check what is necessary and what is given.
- Date: No abbreviations in any certificate, the date must be complete.
- Basic information: The name, address and telephone of the bearer.
- This certification is for: To whom is the certification for, and the purpose of writing the document.
- Signature: sign the certification afterwards to make it more binding and legal.
FAQs
I want to write a certification of authorization but I do not know where to begin.
State your purpose to begin with. Why are you writing a certification of authorization for whom is it addressed to?
I am using a checklist for the certification of authorization, do I need to check more than one or is one enough?
Check all that is applicable in the checklist.
What to put in the body of the certificate? Do I need to be specific about the necessary details?
In the body of the certificate, the necessary information you need to place is the name of your bearer whom you are giving the authority on your behalf, the company or organization he or she represents and the dates of certification. How long are you giving that person the authority for and explain what he or she is representing you for.
I am looking for an authorization certificate for credit, where can I find one?
Check the example formats above for credit authorization. We have 6+ different examples for your use.
Is placing the reason for giving the authority to the representative needed?
Yes. You must give a reason for giving the representative the authority to do something on your behalf.
Now that all has been given, just as long as you remember that this type of authorization is also important. Whether you are working for a company or an organization and you are told to represent them for something, the most important thing to remember is to have the certificate of authority with your name printed on it as well as the purpose. Also, if you wish to let someone else represent you for an important event, the same thing goes. You must write the name of the bearer, the purpose of them representing you and your signature. With that being said, I highly recommend you check out the examples above and see what certificate suits what you are looking for.