TC Application for School and College (11 Samples)
A TC application is a letter to the principal asking for your transfer certificate, also called a school leaving certificate, so that you can join another school or college. This page has 11 samples: changing school after a parent's transfer, shifting to a new city, applications written by parents, leaving after Class 10, college leaving certificates, a duplicate TC, a correction request and one TC application in Hindi.
Add your name, class, roll number and school once at the top. Each letter on the page picks up those details. Fill in the dates and reason, then copy, print or download the letter.
TC Application for School (Father's Transfer)
For a student who must leave the school because a parent has been transferred to another city.
The Principal
School Name
City
I am Your Name, a student of Class Class, Section Section. My father has been transferred to new city by his office, and our family will move there by start date.
I will have to take admission in a school in the new city. So I request you to issue my transfer certificate at the earliest. I have cleared all fees and returned the library books.
I am thankful to all my teachers for their guidance over the years.
Yours obediently,
Class: Class, Section: Section
Roll No.: Roll No.
Application for TC by Parents for Changing School
For a parent asking for the child's TC because they have chosen a different school in the same city, for example one closer to home.
The Principal
School Name
City
My son/daughter, Your Name, is studying in Class Class, Section Section, with Roll No. Roll No.. We have shifted to Address, and the daily journey to this school now takes more than an hour each way.
To save travel time, we have decided to admit him/her to a school near our new home. Please issue the transfer certificate and the latest report card so that we can finish the admission formalities.
All dues have been paid. We thank the school for the care and teaching given to our child.
Yours faithfully,
Parent of Your Name
Phone: Phone
School Leaving Certificate Application After Class 10
For a student who has passed Class 10 and is joining another school, college or diploma course for Class 11.
The Principal
School Name
City
I passed the Class 10 board examination from this school, Roll No. Roll No.. I have taken provisional admission in Class 11 at new school name in the science stream, which this school does not offer.
The new school has asked for my school leaving certificate and character certificate by end date. Kindly issue both documents. My no dues form is attached.
Yours obediently,
Class 10, Section: Section
Roll No.: Roll No.
TC Application Format
A transfer certificate application uses the standard school application layout. Put the parts in this sequence.
| Part | What it contains |
|---|---|
| To | "To", The Principal, then the name of the school or college and its city. |
| Date | The date on which you submit it. |
| Subject | "Application for transfer certificate" or "Application for school leaving certificate". |
| Salutation | "Respected Sir/Madam," |
| Body | Your name, class and roll number, the reason for leaving, where you are going, and a line saying your fees and library books are cleared. |
| Closing | "Thanking you" with "Yours obediently" (student) or "Yours faithfully" (parent or former student). |
| Signature | Name, class, section and roll number. A parent adds "Parent of" and a phone number. |
| Enclosure | No dues form, fee receipt or ID copy, if the office asks for them. |
A TC and a school leaving certificate are the same thing in most Indian schools. Some states and boards use the word "leaving certificate" on the document itself.
Application for School Leaving Certificate for Class 8 (Shifting City)
For a younger student, written with a parent, when the family is moving to another town in the middle of the year.
The Principal
School Name
City
I am Your Name of Class Class, Section Section. My family is moving to our home town, new city, to look after my grandparents, and I will continue my studies there.
I request you to give me my leaving certificate and a copy of my half yearly marks so that I can join the new school without losing a term. My parents have signed below.
Yours obediently,
Class: Class, Section: Section
Roll No.: Roll No.
Parent's signature: Parent's Name
Urgent Application for TC from School (Admission Deadline)
For a student or parent who needs the TC quickly because the new school's admission closes soon.
The Principal
School Name
City
I applied for my transfer certificate on start date, as I have got admission in new school name. The new school has informed me that my seat will be cancelled if the TC is not submitted by end date.
I kindly request you to issue the certificate before that date. All my fees are paid and the no dues slip has been signed by every department. I can collect it from the school office at any time.
Yours obediently,
Class: Class, Section: Section
Roll No.: Roll No.
Phone: Phone
Application for Leaving Certificate from College (After Final Year)
For a graduate who needs the college leaving certificate for a postgraduate admission or a job.
The Principal
College Name
City
I completed my course name course from this college in the last academic session with Roll No. Roll No.. My final semester results have been declared.
I have been selected for a postgraduate programme at new college name, and the university needs my leaving certificate and migration certificate at the time of document verification on end date.
Please issue the leaving certificate. I have returned my library card and identity card, and paid the required certificate fee of Amount. The receipt is attached.
Yours faithfully,
course name, Roll No.: Roll No.
Phone: Phone
TC Application for College (Leaving Mid Course)
For a college student leaving after the first year to join another course or institution.
The Principal
College Name
City
I am Your Name, a first year student of course name, Roll No. Roll No.. I have cleared an entrance exam and got a seat in new college name, where classes begin on start date.
I wish to discontinue my present course and request you to issue my transfer certificate. I also request the return of my original Class 12 marksheet, which was kept by the college at the time of admission.
I have cleared my fees for this year and submitted the no dues certificate signed by the library, laboratory and accounts sections.
Yours faithfully,
course name, Roll No.: Roll No.
Phone: Phone
Application for Duplicate Transfer Certificate
For a former student who has lost the original TC and needs a duplicate copy from the school.
The Principal
School Name
City
I was a student of this school and left after Class Class, with Admission No. Admission No.. The school issued my transfer certificate at that time, but I have lost the original while moving house.
I need the TC for a government job application. I have filed a report about the lost document, and a copy is attached. Kindly issue a duplicate transfer certificate. I am ready to pay any fee the school charges for it.
Yours faithfully,
Phone: Phone
Address
Application for Correction in Transfer Certificate
For a student or parent who finds a wrong name spelling or date of birth in the TC.
The Principal
School Name
City
I received my transfer certificate from the school office on start date. On checking it, I found that my date of birth is written as wrong entry, while my birth certificate and school records show correct entry.
The new school will not accept a certificate with this mistake. Please correct the entry and issue a fresh TC. I am returning the original certificate along with a copy of my birth certificate.
Yours obediently,
Class: Class, Section: Section
Roll No.: Roll No.
Transfer Certificate Request by Email
For a parent who has already moved away and asks the school office to post or courier the TC.
My child, Your Name, studied in Class Class, Section Section till last month. We have relocated to new city and are unable to visit the school in person.
Please issue the transfer certificate and send it by post to the address below. I have paid the pending fee online and attached the payment receipt. If the school needs a signed letter or ID copy, I will send it the same day.
Address: Address
Parent of Your Name
Phone: Phone
TC ke Liye Application (Hindi)
हिंदी माध्यम के विद्यार्थी के लिए, जो दूसरे विद्यालय में प्रवेश लेने के लिए स्थानांतरण प्रमाण पत्र माँग रहा है।
प्रधानाचार्य महोदय
विद्यालय का नाम
शहर
सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं आपका नाम, आपके विद्यालय की कक्षा कक्षा, वर्ग वर्ग का छात्र हूँ। मेरे पिताजी का तबादला दूसरे शहर में हो गया है और हमारा परिवार अगले सप्ताह वहाँ जा रहा है।
इस कारण मुझे नए शहर के विद्यालय में प्रवेश लेना होगा। मैंने विद्यालय का सारा शुल्क जमा कर दिया है और पुस्तकालय की पुस्तकें लौटा दी हैं। अतः आपसे प्रार्थना है कि मुझे स्थानांतरण प्रमाण पत्र देने की कृपा करें।
आपका आज्ञाकारी शिष्य,
कक्षा: कक्षा, वर्ग: वर्ग
अनुक्रमांक: अनुक्रमांक
How to Get a TC from School
- Clear all dues first. Pay pending fees, return library books and sports kit, and get the no dues slip signed.
- Write the TC application. State the reason in one line: a transfer, a new school, a change of stream or completion of a class.
- Ask a parent to sign. Many schools want a parent's signature for students below Class 11.
- Submit it at the school office. Ask how many working days the school takes, and note the date you gave it.
- Check the certificate. Before you leave the office, read your name, date of birth, class and date of leaving.
For other letters to your principal, see the application to principal page. To ask for a bonafide certificate instead, use the bonafide certificate application.
Tips for Writing a TC Application
- Apply at least two weeks before the new school's admission date. Schools often take several working days to prepare a TC.
- Mention the class and section you are leaving from, not the class you are joining.
- If you need extra documents, such as a character certificate or report card, ask for them in the same letter.
- For a young child, the parent should write the application and give a phone number.
- Check the spelling of your name and date of birth on the TC before you leave the office.
- Keep a photocopy of the TC. Colleges and employers may ask for it years later.
Questions people ask
What is a TC application?
It is a letter to the principal asking for a transfer certificate. The TC shows that you have left the school, cleared your dues and are free to join another school or college.
Is a TC the same as a school leaving certificate?
In most Indian schools, yes. Some states and boards print "Leaving Certificate" on the document instead of "Transfer Certificate", but it does the same job.
Can parents write the application for TC?
Yes. For students in lower classes, parents usually write it. Address it to the principal, give the child's name, class and roll number, state the reason, and sign as the parent.
How long does a school take to issue a TC?
It depends on the school. Many issue it within a week once all dues are cleared. If you have an admission deadline, mention the date in your application.
What if I lose my transfer certificate?
Write to the school for a duplicate TC. Give your admission number and years of study, and attach a copy of a lost document report and your ID if the school asks.
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