atestare

Atestare is a Romanian noun derived from the verb a atesta, meaning to attest or certify. It designates both the act of bearing witness to the truth of a statement and the formal proof itself. In general use, attestation serves as evidence of a fact, compliance, or qualification.

In legal, administrative, educational, and commercial contexts, an attestation is an official document issued by an authorized body that confirms a specific fact, such as identity, origin, competence, or conformity with standards. The document may accompany other records to facilitate recognition, rights, or duties.

Common uses include attestations of completion or competence in education and professional life, attestation of authenticity for documents or goods, and conformity attestations in regulation and trade. Notaries, universities, professional associations, and government agencies are typical issuers.

Process and form vary by context but typically involve verification of required information, assessment or validation of credentials, and issuance of a certificate or attestation note indicating the facts attested and the date of issue.

While atestat is a closely related term in Romanian, denoting a certificate of qualification or compliance, atestare refers more generally to the act or document of attestation and to the broader concept of certification.