Yes, a Gazetted Officer can generally attest the documents of their family members as there is no specific legal bar or written rule
While the Manual of Office Procedure in many jurisdictions doesn't explicitly list "family members" in a "Do Not Attest" column, it does stipulate that an officer must act with absolute integrity.
Rationale Behind the Rules
Some Gazetted Officers also hold individual notary commissions. If the officer acts in the capacity of a notary public (not as a Gazetted Officer), and notary rules do not expressly forbid family member attestation, it might be permissible. But banks, passport offices, and universities usually reject such attestations because the seal says “Notary” not “Gazetted Officer.”
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The Right Way to Get Attestation for a Family Member
One of the most common questions in government documentation processes is: “Can a gazetted officer attest documents for their spouse, parents, or children?” If the officer acts in the capacity of
Certain Passport verification steps (often requiring Group A officers). Specific Judicial or research assistant applications. Citizenship certification.