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Original Document Verification Form

An original document verification form records that HR has physically seen each original document, compared it with the copy submitted and returned it to the employee. It creates an audit trail showing that copies in the personnel file were verified against originals.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ORIGINAL DOCUMENT VERIFICATION FORM

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Date of Verification:
[Date]
Verifier:
[HR Name]

Verification Record

Sr.DocumentDocument No. / Issuing AuthorityOriginal Seen (Y/N)Copy Matches (Y/N)Original Returned (Y/N)Remarks / Discrepancy
1PAN card[Number][Y/N][Y/N][Y/N][Remarks]
2Aadhaar (masked)XXXX XXXX [Last 4 Digits][Y/N][Y/N][Y/N][Remarks]
3Class 10 certificate[Board / Roll No.][Y/N][Y/N][Y/N][Remarks]
4Degree certificate[University / Reg. No.][Y/N][Y/N][Y/N][Remarks]
5Relieving letter[Employer][Y/N][Y/N][Y/N][Remarks]

Discrepancies and Action

Nature of discrepancy
Explanation given by employee
Supporting document requested
Escalated to and date

Verifier Declaration

I have personally examined the original documents listed above, compared them with the copies submitted and stamped each copy "Original Seen and Verified". All originals have been returned except as noted.

Verifier
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

Employee Acknowledgement

I confirm that I have received back all my original documents listed above.

Signature of Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Place: [Work Location]

What this template includes

  • Document-wise table with number and issuing authority
  • Original seen, copy matched and returned columns
  • Discrepancy notes column
  • Verifier name for each row
  • Employee acknowledgement of return of originals

When to use it

  • On joining day when originals are presented
  • When the employee submits a pending original later
  • During audits that ask whether copies were verified
  • When rechecking documents after a BGV discrepancy

How to customise this template

  1. 1Pre-fill rows with your standard joining documents
  2. 2Add a column for "original retained with consent" if your policy allows
  3. 3Use one form per employee and file with copies
  4. 4Add a stamp "Original Seen and Verified" on each copy

HR tips

  • Return every original the same day
  • Write discrepancies factually, such as spelling or date mismatch
  • Sign and date each copy you verify
  • Escalate suspected forgeries to the HR head

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Frequently asked questions

Why verify original documents?+

To confirm that the copies submitted are genuine and unaltered before they are relied on for employment records.

Should originals be returned?+

Yes, originals should normally be returned immediately after verification, and the employee should acknowledge receipt.

What if there is a mismatch?+

Record it, ask the employee for an explanation or supporting document, and escalate if needed before finalising onboarding.