Nice List Certificate Maker
An official certificate from Santa with your child's name and the year. Ready to print in a minute.
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Quick answer
A Nice List certificate is a keepsake signed by Santa that says your child is on the Nice List this year. Type your child's name, add what they were noted for, and print the free certificate.
How it works
- 1Type your child's first name.
- 2Add an optional line saying what they were noted for.
- 3Download the free PDF and print it, on card stock if you can.
How to use the certificate
- Type the name. It is printed large in the middle, like a real award.
- Add what they were noted for. One short line about something kind or brave.
- Print on thicker paper if you can. Card stock makes it feel official.
Ideas for giving it
- Have your elf deliver it with a goodbye letter.
- Clip it to a letter from Santa.
- Roll it, tie it with red ribbon and hang it on the tree.
- Slide it into the stocking so it is found first on Christmas morning.
A note on the Nice List
The certificate works best as recognition, not as a threat. Naming one real kind thing your child did tells them what you noticed and value. That lasts longer than the paper.
Questions parents ask
What is a Nice List certificate?
It is a keepsake certificate, signed by Santa, that says your child is on the Nice List this year. It shows the child's name, the year and, if you like, what they were noted for.
When should I give it?
Any time in December. Some families give it early as encouragement. Others leave it with the presents on Christmas morning as a final note from Santa.
Can I add what my child did well?
Yes. Use the 'Noted for' line, for example 'Being kind to a new classmate'. Leave it empty and the line does not print.
Is it free?
Yes. The Holly design is free with your email. Five more designs are in the Christmas Kit for a single $4.99 payment.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Everything works in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There is no account, no password and nothing to install.
Why do you ask for my email?
We ask once, when you download your first PDF. It lets us send you new free printables for parents. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and we never sell your address.
What paper and printer do I need?
Any home printer and plain white paper work. The PDF is US Letter size and also fits A4 if you choose 'fit to page'. Cream paper or card stock makes it look extra special.
I do not have a printer. What can I do?
Save the PDF to your phone and print it at a library, an office supply store or a pharmacy photo counter. You can also copy the words by hand onto nice paper.
What do I get if I buy a Magic Kit?
A kit unlocks all 10 designs, the tiny letter size, the matching envelope and seals, and removes our site name from the page. It is one payment of $4.99 and it works for every child, every time.
Is a kit a subscription?
No. You pay once. There is nothing to cancel and no renewal. If it does not work for you, email us within 14 days for a refund.