Most government departments, banks, passport offices, and examination bodies (like UPSC, SSC, IBPS) explicitly state that attestation by a close relative is invalid , even if that relative is a Gazetted Officer. The reason: conflict of interest . Attestation requires impartial verification of identity and documents—something you cannot objectively do for your own family member.

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The short answer is — with a few important nuances.

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